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Your Water Bill Already Told You. You Just Haven't Found It Yet.
A leak inside a wall or under a slab doesn't announce itself with a puddle — it shows up first as a number on your bill that doesn't make sense. By the time you can see or smell the damage, it's usually been running for weeks. Apex Plumbing Services finds hidden leaks before they become visible ones, across Southern California.
Read Your Water Bill Like a Detective Would
Most people check their water bill for the total, not the trend. That's the mistake. A single unusually high month can be a fluke — a house full of guests, a longer shower week. A steady climb over two or three billing cycles, with no real change in how you're using water, is a different story. That pattern means water is going somewhere it shouldn't, continuously, whether or not you can hear or see it.
We Find It Without Guessing, and Without Tearing Open Your Walls First
Acoustic listening equipment picks up the sound water makes moving through a pipe under pressure — audible to our equipment long before it's audible to you. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences in a wall or floor that moisture creates, invisible to the eye but not to an infrared camera. Pressure testing at the water meter confirms whether water is actually escaping the system at all, and roughly how much. We use whichever combination actually locates your specific leak, then mark the spot precisely — so any repair work opens exactly one hole, not an exploratory search pattern across your wall.
Leak Detection Problems We Handle
No matter the Leak Detection, Apex Plumbing Services provides dependable repair solutions for residential and commercial properties across Southern California.
Slab Leak Detection
Locate leaks under concrete foundations using acoustic and thermal detection before they undermine your slab.
Underground Pipe Leak Detection
Find leaks in buried water lines without unnecessary digging across your property.
Water Meter Leak Testing
Determine whether a leak is on your side of the meter or the utility's, and where it's located.
Wall & Ceiling Leak Detection
Trace hidden leaks behind walls and ceilings before they cause mold or structural damage.
Pool & Spa Leak Detection
Identify leaks in pool and spa plumbing that are driving up water loss and utility costs.
Sewer Line Leak Detection
Pinpoint breaks or leaks in sewer lines using camera inspection and pressure testing.
Water Heater Leak Detection
Diagnose the source of water heater leaks before they cause water damage or tank failure.
Irrigation Leak Detection
Locate leaks in sprinkler and irrigation lines that are wasting water and damaging landscaping.
Thermal Imaging Inspection
Non-invasive imaging that reveals temperature differences caused by moisture behind walls and floors.
Trusted by Southern California Since 1999
Twenty-seven years finding leaks taught us that the damage isn't usually caused by the leak itself. It's caused by how long it ran before anyone found it. That's the entire reason accurate, fast detection matters more than almost anything else in plumbing.
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Getting the Location Right the First Time Actually Matters
An inaccurate leak detection doesn't just fail to find the problem — it usually means opening a wall in the wrong spot before opening it in the right one. We'd rather spend an extra fifteen minutes confirming a location than have you pay for two repairs instead of one.
Emergency Plumbing Across Southern California
Our emergency plumbing team proudly serves homeowners and businesses throughout Southern California, providing dependable repairs when urgent problems can't wait.
Our Emergency Response Process
We understand that plumbing emergencies require immediate attention. Our straightforward process ensures fast communication, accurate diagnosis, and dependable repairs from start to finish.
Contact Us
Tell us what you're noticing — a wet spot, a rising bill, a sound — and get a fast response.
We Locate the Leak
Our team uses acoustic, thermal, and pressure-testing equipment to pinpoint the source.
We Recommend the Fix
You get a clear explanation of what's causing the leak and what it will take to repair it.
We Confirm It's Resolved
Once repaired, we verify the leak is fully stopped before closing out the job.
The Questions People Ask Before They're Sure There's Even a Leak
Find answers to common questions about hidden leaks, how we find them, and what to do next.
My water bill went up but I can't find anything wrong. Could it still be a leak?
Yes — this is actually the most common way a hidden leak first gets noticed. If usage hasn't changed but the bill has climbed for two or more billing cycles, that pattern alone is worth investigating, even with no visible sign anywhere in the house.
How do you find a leak without cutting into my walls or digging up my yard first?
Acoustic equipment, thermal imaging, and pressure testing all locate a leak from the outside, non-invasively. We only open a wall, floor, or section of yard once we've confirmed exactly where the leak is — so repair work is targeted, not exploratory.
What is a slab leak, specifically, and how do I know if I have one?
A slab leak is a leak in the water lines running underneath your home's concrete foundation. Warning signs include a warm spot on an otherwise cool floor, the sound of running water when everything's off, or a water bill that's climbed with no other explanation. Left long enough, it can undermine the foundation itself.
How long does a leak detection appointment usually take?
Most appointments run one to two hours, depending on the size of the property and how straightforward the leak is to isolate. Larger properties or leaks in hard-to-reach locations can take longer.
Can you tell me if a leak is actually my responsibility, or the water company's?
Yes. Testing at the water meter itself tells us whether the leak is on your side of the line or the utility's side, which determines who's actually responsible for the repair and the cost.
Are your plumbers licensed and insured?
Yes. Every Apex Plumbing Services technician is fully licensed and insured under California plumbing code.
Think You Might Have a Hidden Leak?
Trust the number on your bill before you trust the absence of a puddle. Contact Apex Plumbing Services today for accurate, non-invasive leak detection.