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Leak Detection
Water travels before it shows
The wet spot is rarely where the leak is. Water runs along pipes, joists and the back of drywall, or soaks into the ground beneath a slab, which is what makes a slab leak so hard to spot, and it can show up several feet from where it escaped. In dry climates it can evaporate before it ever leaves a stain. That’s why a higher water bill or a meter that keeps spinning is often the first sign of trouble.
Our technicians start with a pressure test to confirm a leak and tell whether it’s on the hot or cold side. Acoustic listening devices, thermal imaging and moisture meters then narrow it to a small area. Once it’s found, we explain the repair options and price before opening anything. Leak detection is offered by our Flagstaff, Durango, St. George and Jackson teams.
- Pressure Tested We confirm there’s a leak and which line it’s on.
- Acoustic Listening Sensors pick up escaping water through walls and concrete.
- Thermal Imaging Temperature differences reveal wet areas behind surfaces.
Symptom Check
Signs of a slab leak or other hidden leak
A leak in a supply line under the concrete foundation is the hardest kind to spot. If you notice two or more of these, it’s time for a leak test.
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Meter Moving with Taps Off
The clearest sign water is escaping somewhere.
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Unexplained Bill Jump
A water bill that rises month over month for no reason.
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Warm Floor Patches
Heat in one spot of tile or concrete over a slab.
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New Foundation Cracks
Saturated soil can move and crack the slab.
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Mold or Mildew
Growth along baseboards or inside cabinets.
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Soggy Yard Areas
A green or wet patch over the water service line.
Where We Look
Leak detection inside and out
Every part of the supply system can be tested.
- Slab Leaks Lines under concrete foundations, located from above.
- Walls & Ceilings Supply and drain lines hidden behind finished surfaces.
- Water Service Lines Buried lines between the meter and the house.
- Showers & Tubs Valve and pan leaks behind tile and under tubs.
- Hot Water Lines Leaks on the hot side, often the cause of warm floors.
- Moisture Mapping Meters that show how far the water has spread.
How It Works
From suspicion to a marked spot
Testing comes before any cutting.
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Pressure Test
We isolate lines to confirm the leak and which side it’s on.
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Listen and Scan
Acoustic and thermal tools narrow the search.
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Mark the Location
We show you where the leak is and why we think so.
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Plan the Repair
You get the repair options and the price to approve.
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Burst pipe at 2 a.m. or no heat on a Sunday — a real technician answers the call.
Meter spinning with everything off?
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Maintenance Membership
Ready for desert summers & mountain winters.
Seasonal checkups for every system in your home.
Seasonal checkups catch small problems before they become emergencies — and keep your systems running efficiently all year.
- Annual whole-home plumbing inspection
- Water heater flush & safety check
- Seasonal heating & AC tune-ups (St. George & Hurricane)
- Priority scheduling for members
- Member savings on repairs
Leak detection questions
How can I check for a leak myself?
Turn off every faucet, appliance and irrigation zone, then look at your water meter. If the dial or leak indicator is still moving, water is going somewhere. Check again in an hour with everything still off. A moving meter with no visible leak is the right time to call for testing.
Which Element locations offer leak detection?
Electronic leak detection is offered by all four Element teams: Flagstaff, Durango, St. George & Hurricane and Jackson. When the source is obvious, you may not need detection at all, and leak repair alone does the job. Your local page lists the towns that team covers and its current offers.
Does leak detection damage my home?
No. Testing is done from the outside of walls and floors with gauges, sensors and cameras. The only opening comes later, at the spot we’ve located, and only once you’ve approved the repair. Finding the leak first is what keeps that opening small.
How are slab leaks repaired once they’re found?
There are two common approaches. For an isolated break, we open the floor at that spot and repair the pipe. When the lines under the slab are failing in several places, rerouting new pipe through the walls or attic is often the better choice. We’ll recommend one and explain why. If the whole system is aging, repiping may be worth pricing too.
Can a leak raise my water bill without any visible water?
Yes. A leak under a slab or in a buried service line can drain into the soil without ever showing indoors. In hot, dry areas, water near the surface can evaporate before it leaves a mark. If your bill has jumped and you can’t see why, a test is the fastest way to find out.
What does finding and fixing a leak under the slab cost?
Nationally, electronic leak detection often runs about $150 to $500, and the repair that follows commonly ranges from a few hundred dollars for one accessible break to $4,000 or more when the floor has to be opened or a line rerouted through the walls. How deep the pipe is, what the floor is finished with and whether one spot or several are failing move the number. Those are national ranges that vary by home. Element gives a written, upfront price for your home once the leak is located, before anything is opened.
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