#1 · FEDERAL WAY
Leak detection locates hidden water leaks — under slabs, behind walls, in yard supply lines — using acoustic gear, thermal imaging, and pressure testing, so repairs open exactly the right spot instead of exploratory demolition.
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A good detection visit ends with an answer either way — a located leak or ruled-out plumbing (pointing to irrigation, roof, or condensation). Ask whether the fee is credited toward repair work; it often is.
Modern acoustic and thermal methods usually locate leaks within a foot or two, which is the difference between opening one slab section and trenching a room.
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