Water leaks are deceptive. A pipe leaking inside a wall, beneath a concrete slab, or underground can go undetected for months while quietly causing structural damage, mold growth, and skyrocketing water bills. A Clear Choice Plumbing and Heating provides professional leak detection in Englewood CO using non-invasive technology to locate hidden leaks precisely — so we open only what we need to, fix the source, and protect your home from further damage.
Not all leaks are obvious. These are the signs that should prompt you to call for a leak detection service in Englewood — even if you can’t see any visible water:
Unexplained increase in water bill
A hidden leak losing as little as 1 gallon per minute wastes 43,000+ gallons annually — enough to significantly impact your monthly bill without any visible water.
Damp spots or staining on walls or ceilings
A pipe leaking inside the wall or ceiling cavity. The moisture spreads through drywall before appearing on the surface.
Soft, warped, or discolored flooring
A leak under the subfloor — from a supply line, drain connection, or slab leak — is saturating the wood below the finished floor surface.
Musty smell without visible mold
Hidden moisture behind walls or under flooring allows mold to grow in concealed spaces long before it becomes visible.
Sound of running water when all fixtures are off
Audible flow in the pipes when nothing is in use is a clear signal that water is escaping somewhere in the system.
Wet or unusually green patches in the yard
An underground water line leak saturates the soil above it — creating soft, wet patches or unnaturally lush grass directly above the pipe.
Low water pressure throughout the home
If pressure has dropped without a utility change, water may be escaping through a leak before reaching your fixtures.
Pipes routed through wall cavities and ceiling joists can develop leaks at joints, at pinhole corrosion points, or at failed fittings — without any immediate visible sign. We use acoustic amplification equipment to listen for the signature sound of pressurized water escaping through a small opening, locating the source to within inches before any wall is opened. This dramatically reduces the size of the access cut required.
Slab leaks occur when a water supply or drain line running beneath the concrete foundation develops a leak. In Englewood, these are most common in homes built in the 1950s–1970s, where copper lines were embedded directly in or beneath the slab. Slab leaks are identified by hot spots in the floor (for hot water line leaks), damp concrete, or the sound of water flowing when all fixtures are off. We use electronic leak detection equipment to locate slab leaks precisely — minimizing the concrete work needed for access and repair.
The underground service line running from the city water main to your home passes through soil that shifts seasonally in Englewood’s freeze-thaw climate. This movement, combined with aging pipe materials, can cause cracks, joint separations, and slow leaks in the buried line. Signs include wet patches in the yard, poor pressure throughout the house, or a meter that keeps running when all indoor water is shut off. We locate and repair water line leaks with minimal excavation.
When leak detection identifies a source in a crawl space or below the slab, we perform targeted pipe repair or section replacement at the exact location. For older copper pipes prone to pinholing, we may recommend installing a bypass line through the wall or attic space rather than multiple slab penetrations — a longer-lasting solution at a comparable cost.
Once the leak source is located, we repair it properly — not with tape or temporary fixes. Depending on the pipe material, location, and severity, this may involve: section replacement with matching pipe, compression fittings at an accessible point, full bypass routing to avoid
Pipes routed through wall cavities and ceiling joists can develop leaks at joints, at pinhole corrosion points, or at failed fittings — without any immediate visible sign. We use acoustic amplification equipment to listen for the signature sound of pressurized water escaping through a small opening, locating the source to within inches before any wall is opened. This dramatically reduces the size of the access cut required.
Slab leaks occur when a water supply or drain line running beneath the concrete foundation develops a leak. In Englewood, these are most common in homes built in the 1950s–1970s, where copper lines were embedded directly in or beneath the slab. Slab leaks are identified by hot spots in the floor (for hot water line leaks), damp concrete, or the sound of water flowing when all fixtures are off. We use electronic leak detection equipment to locate slab leaks precisely — minimizing the concrete work needed for access and repair.
The underground service line running from the city water main to your home passes through soil that shifts seasonally in Englewood’s freeze-thaw climate. This movement, combined with aging pipe materials, can cause cracks, joint separations, and slow leaks in the buried line. Signs include wet patches in the yard, poor pressure throughout the house, or a meter that keeps running when all indoor water is shut off. We locate and repair water line leaks with minimal excavation.
When leak detection identifies a source in a crawl space or below the slab, we perform targeted pipe repair or section replacement at the exact location. For older copper pipes prone to pinholing, we may recommend installing a bypass line through the wall or attic space rather than multiple slab penetrations — a longer-lasting solution at a comparable cost.
Once the leak source is located, we repair it properly — not with tape or temporary fixes. Depending on the pipe material, location, and severity, this may involve: section replacement with matching pipe, compression fittings at an accessible point, full bypass routing to avoid
Sensitive microphones amplify the sound of water escaping under pressure through pipe walls. The frequency pattern identifies both the presence and location of a leak inside walls, floors, and underground — without breaking anything open.
Electronic sensors detect the electromagnetic signal of pressurized water flow in buried or concealed pipe — allowing us to trace the pipe route and pinpoint leak locations underground or under concrete.
We isolate sections of your plumbing system and monitor pressure drop over time — confirming whether a leak exists and helping narrow its location before deploying listening equipment.
In certain configurations — particularly hot water line leaks beneath flooring — infrared cameras detect temperature differentials caused by escaping hot water, mapping the leak's heat signature through the floor surface.
Hidden wall and ceiling leak detection
Slab leak detection in Englewood CO
Underground water line leak detection
Pipe repair and section replacement
Copper pinhole leak repair
Water line leak repair — from main to home
Crawl space and under-floor pipe repair
Bypass line installation for inaccessible pipe sections
Pressure testing and leak confirmation
Thermal imaging for hot water line leaks
Post-repair pressure verification
Leak detection for rental properties and commercial buildings
Don't wait — hidden leaks cause serious structural damage the longer they go undetected.
We use acoustic and electronic equipment to pinpoint the leak source before any wall, floor, or concrete is opened. Smaller access, less restoration, lower total cost.
We know the pipe materials, burial depths, and layout patterns of Englewood’s pre-1980 homes — knowledge that makes leak detection faster and more accurate.
We don’t separate detection and repair into two separate jobs. When we find the leak, we repair it — so you’re not coordinating multiple contractors or waiting days between steps.
You’ll know the repair cost before we open anything. No ‘additional charges once we get in there.’ What we quote is what you pay.
We provide written documentation of findings, location, and repair method — useful for homeowner’s insurance claims related to hidden water damage.
Over 10 years and 200+ five-star reviews in Englewood. We handle leak detection and repair with the professionalism your home deserves.
We use acoustic and electronic equipment to pinpoint the leak source before any wall, floor, or concrete is opened. Smaller access, less restoration, lower total cost.
We know the pipe materials, burial depths, and layout patterns of Englewood’s pre-1980 homes — knowledge that makes leak detection faster and more accurate.
We don’t separate detection and repair into two separate jobs. When we find the leak, we repair it — so you’re not coordinating multiple contractors or waiting days between steps.
You’ll know the repair cost before we open anything. No ‘additional charges once we get in there.’ What we quote is what you pay.
We provide written documentation of findings, location, and repair method — useful for homeowner’s insurance claims related to hidden water damage.
Over 10 years and 200+ five-star reviews in Englewood. We handle leak detection and repair with the professionalism your home deserves.
We provide leak detection and pipe repair throughout Englewood and the surrounding area:
We also serve Sheridan, Littleton, Greenwood Village, and the Denver University area for leak detection and pipe repair.
Check your water meter with all fixtures off—if it’s still moving, you likely have a leak. Look for damp spots, peeling paint, musty smells, or higher water bills.
Typically $200–$500, depending on leak type and complexity; slab leaks are usually on the higher end.
A slab leak is a pipe leak under your foundation. Signs include warm floors, running water sounds, cracks, damp spots, or a sudden bill increase.
Most jobs take 1–3 hours, depending on the leak’s location and complexity.
No—leaks are located first using specialized equipment, so only minimal access is needed for repair.
Yes, and this is one of the most serious consequences of an undetected hidden leak. Mold requires moisture, organic material (drywall, wood framing), and time — all of which a slow wall or floor leak provides. Mold can begin developing within 24–48 hours of water intrusion in the right conditions. Once mold establishes itself inside a wall cavity, remediation is significantly more expensive than the plumbing repair itself. If your hidden leak has been active for more than a few days, we recommend having the affected area assessed for mold after the plumbing repair is complete.
Hidden water leaks don’t get better on their own. Every day a concealed leak continues, it causes more damage to your walls, subfloor, framing, and foundation — and the mold risk increases. If you have any signs of a hidden leak in your Englewood home, the right move is a professional leak detection service that finds the source precisely and repairs it completely.
A Clear Choice Plumbing and Heating provides same-day leak detection service across Englewood. Call us now or request a quote online.
