What is leak detection?

Leak detection is the non-invasive process of locating water, gas, or refrigerant leaks inside walls, beneath slabs, underground, or in piping systems — without cutting, drilling, or excavation. Leak.ca uses thermal imaging, acoustic correlation, ground-penetrating radar, tracer gas, and drone inspection to pinpoint leaks within inches.

How much does professional leak detection cost in BC?

Residential leak detection in British Columbia typically ranges from $250 to $750 depending on property size and complexity. Commercial and industrial detection is priced by scope. Leak.ca offers a free phone consult to confirm whether a site visit is warranted before any charges.

Is leak detection covered by insurance?

In BC, most home and commercial policies cover the cost of leak detection when active water damage is present. Leak.ca provides adjuster-ready reports (thermal imagery, moisture maps, equipment manifests) accepted by every major BC insurer.

Will leak detection damage my property?

No. Leak.ca uses 100% non-invasive technology. No drilling, no cutting, no excavation in the vast majority of cases. Thermal imaging, acoustic sensors, and ground-penetrating radar see through walls, floors, and soil without surface damage.

What areas of BC does Leak.ca serve?

Leak.ca serves all of British Columbia — Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley, Delta, North/West Vancouver, Abbotsford, Victoria, Kelowna, Chilliwack, Nanaimo, Kamloops, Prince George, Whistler, Penticton, Vernon, and 30+ other BC cities.

How quickly can Leak.ca respond?

Same-day on-site response is often available during our hours (Mon–Sat, 8am–6pm Pacific). Regular non-emergency appointments are typically scheduled within 24 to 72 hours. Call 604-239-9934 for a free phone consult and same-day scheduling where possible.

What property types do you serve?

Residential homes, condos, townhouses, strata corporations, commercial buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools, government facilities, industrial plants, warehouses, and municipal infrastructure. Leak.ca has been serving every property type since 1999 — 70+ property types in our active service catalogue.

Leak.ca is Canada's most-trusted leak detection specialist, operating as the customer-facing brand of AnyLeak — a family-operated leak detection company since 1999. 25+ years of experience, 10,000+ properties inspected, licensed and insured, WorkSafe BC compliant.

Canada · Established 1999

Canada's most-trustedleak detection partner.

Non-invasive water, gas, and refrigerant leak detection for every property type — residential homes, strata corporations, commercial buildings, industrial plants, and government facilities. 25+ years. 10,000+ properties. Zero damage to your property.

Since 1999Licensed & insured10,000+ propertiesCoast to coast

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Coast to coastSince 1999
Licensed & insuredWorkSafe BC
Free phone consultNo pressure
25+ yearsFamily-operated
10,000+ propertiesInspected

Specialist hubs · 7 verticals

Pick your sector. Skip the runaround.

Each sector has its own deep-content hub with services, BC city pages, case studies, and lead intake routed straight to the right specialist team.

Residential

Single-family · condo · townhouse · luxury

Hidden water leaks, slab leaks, underground service lines, roof leaks, pre-purchase inspections.

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Strata

High-rise · mid-rise · townhouse · mixed-use

Inter-unit leak adjudication, depreciation reports, insurance subrogation, annual surveys.

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Commercial

Office · retail · hospitality · multi-tenant

Property-wide leak surveys, mechanical room diagnostics, insurance-ready reports.

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Industrial

Plants · warehouses · cold storage · tank farms

Process piping, cooling tower, compressed air, steam systems, environmental compliance.

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Government & Municipal

Public buildings · infrastructure · water systems

Municipal water loss audits, permanent leak monitoring, public facility surveys.

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Drone Inspection

Façades · roofs · large-property surveys

Aerial thermal imaging, building envelope investigations, multi-acre surveys.

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GPR Services

Ground Penetrating Radar · concrete · utility locate

Pre-coring, rebar mapping, buried tank detection, void & sinkhole surveys.

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Full catalogue

Browse the complete catalogue — 270+ specialized leak detection services across every property type and trade.

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Detection technologies · 8 disciplines

The most comprehensive detection toolkit in British Columbia.

Most leak detection firms have one or two tools. We deploy eight — and combine them based on the problem, not the tool we happen to own.

Thermal Imaging

FLIR-grade infrared · –40 to +150 °C

Detect temperature differentials from water moisture in walls, ceilings, slabs, and façades. Non-contact, completely non-invasive.

Best for

Moisture mapping · slab indication · pre-restoration

Acoustic Correlation

Dual sensor · 30 cm accuracy over 1km+ runs

Triangulate the sound of escaping water under pressure across long pipe runs. Gold standard for buried water service lines.

Best for

Pressurised water mains · irrigation · risers

Ground Penetrating Radar

200 MHz – 1.6 GHz multi-frequency

Subsurface imaging from 5cm rebar in concrete to 5+ metres underground. Maps voids, utilities, tanks, and reinforcement without touching the surface.

Best for

Concrete scans · utility locate · buried tanks

Tracer Gas Detection

5% H₂ in 95% N₂ · ppm-level sniff

Hydrogen-nitrogen mix injected into a drained line escapes through the leak and rises to the surface for detection. Finds what acoustic and thermal can't.

Best for

Small leaks · low-pressure · complex piping

Drone Thermal Imaging

Aerial thermal · 4K visible · CAD-ready

Drone-mounted thermal camera surveys façades, roofs, and large properties — eliminating scaffolding and rope-access costs.

Best for

High-rise envelope · roofs · acreage

Acoustic Listening

Ground microphone · 0.5 mm/s sensitivity

Surface-coupled microphone amplifies the sound of escaping water on buried pipes. Confirms and refines correlator locations.

Best for

Confirmation · fine-tuning · noisy environments

Video Pipe Inspection

CCTV · borescope · PACP/MACP reporting

Push-camera and crawler-cam inspection of sewer and drain systems with industry-standard PACP and MACP defect coding.

Best for

Sewer · drain · sanitary · stormwater

Permanent Monitoring

Acoustic loggers · IoT · continuous data

Always-on acoustic loggers (Zonescan and similar) provide early warning before damage. Standard for large strata and municipal water networks.

Best for

High-claim buildings · municipal · industrial

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Property coverage · 70+ types

If it has plumbing, we've worked on it.

Every property type across British Columbia — from a single-family home to a 400-unit highrise to a wastewater treatment plant.

Residential

12 property types

Single-family homes
Luxury homes
Heritage homes
Acreage / rural
Waterfront properties
Vacation homes
Cabins & cottages
Laneway houses
Duplexes
Townhouses
Condos
Mobile homes

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Strata & Multi-Family

9 property types

High-rise condos (400+ units)
Mid-rise condos
Low-rise wood-frame
Townhouse strata
Mixed-use buildings
Bare-land strata
Apartment buildings
Mobile home parks
Vacation rental complexes

Visit strata & multi-family hub

Commercial

12 property types

Office buildings
Retail centers
Restaurants
Hotels & resorts
Banks & financial
Dental & medical offices
Fitness centers
Pharmacies
Salons & spas
Car dealerships
Coffee shops
Veterinary clinics

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Industrial

12 property types

Manufacturing plants
Food & beverage facilities
Breweries & wineries
Cold storage
Cleanrooms
Pharmaceutical facilities
Tank farms
Compressed air systems
Cooling towers
Process piping
Steam systems
Warehouses

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Public & Institutional

12 property types

Hospitals & healthcare
Schools & universities
Daycares & childcare
Government buildings
Courthouses
Police & fire stations
Libraries
Museums
Community centers
Public pools
Convention centers
Religious facilities

Visit public & institutional hub

Specialty & Outdoor

12 property types

Parkades & underground parking
Marinas
RV parks
Golf courses
Greenhouses
Ski resorts
Fountains & water features
Pools & spas
Hot tubs
Irrigation systems
Geothermal
Solar thermal

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Real-World Use Cases

See how professional leak detection makes a difference

Residential

Condo Water Damage Prevention

A strata council contacted us after residents reported ceiling stains. Our thermal imaging located a hidden pipe leak behind walls on the 4th floor—detected and repaired before major damage occurred.

Commercial

Retail Plaza Leak Resolution

A shopping center experienced rising water costs. We conducted acoustic testing across the property and identified three underground leaks. Result: 40% reduction in monthly water bills.

Institutional

School District Emergency Response

A local school noticed water pooling near the foundation. Our team responded same-day, located a slab leak using non-invasive methods, and provided documentation for the repair team—all without disrupting classes.

Compliance · insurance · documentation

Reports your adjuster and your lawyer already trust.

Every Leak.ca report is engineered for first-look approval — chain-of-custody documentation, thermal imagery, equipment manifests, and findings narratives that hold up under insurance review and litigation.