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Service Area
Counties serviced by this office:
Anoka, Benton, Carver, Hennepin, McLeod, Meeker, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Wright
Cities serviced by this office:
Albany, Albertville, Andover, Annandale, Anoka, Arlington, Avon, Becker, Belgrade, Belle Plaine, Bethel, Big Lake, Brooten, Brownton, Buffalo, Carver, Cedar, Champlin, Chanhassen, Chaska, Circle Pines, Clear Lake, Clearwater, Cokato, Cold Spring, Collegeville, Cologne, Cosmos, Crystal Bay, Darwin, Dassel, Dayton, Delano, Eden Prairie, Eden Valley, Elk River, Elko, Elrosa, Excelsior, Foley, Freeport, Gaylord, Gibbon, Gilman, Glencoe, Green Isle, Greenwald, Grove City, Hamburg, Hamel, Hanover, Henderson, Holdingford, Hopkins, Howard Lake, Hutchinson, Jordan, Kimball, Lester Prairie, Litchfield, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Lake, Maple Plain, Mayer, Melrose, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, Monticello, Montrose, Mound, Navarre, New Auburn, New Germany, New Market, New Munich, Norwood, Oak Park, Osseo, Paynesville, Plato, Prior Lake, Rice, Richmond, Rockford, Rockville, Rogers, Roscoe, Saint Bonifacius, Saint Cloud, Saint Francis, Saint Joseph, Saint Martin, Saint Michael, Saint Paul, Saint Stephen, Santiago, Sartell, Sauk Centre, Sauk Rapids, Savage, Shakopee, Silver Creek, Silver Lake, South Haven, Spring Park, Stewart, Victoria, Waconia, Waite Park, Watertown, Watkins, Waverly, Wayzata, Winsted, Winthrop, Young America, Zimmerman
Zip codes serviced by this office:
55005, 55011, 55014, 55020, 55054, 55070, 55111, 55301, 55302, 55303, 55304, 55305, 55307, 55308, 55309, 55311, 55312, 55313, 55315, 55316, 55317, 55318, 55319, 55320, 55321, 55322, 55323, 55324, 55325, 55327, 55328, 55329, 55330, 55331, 55334, 55335, 55336, 55338, 55339, 55340, 55341, 55343, 55344, 55345, 55346, 55347, 55348, 55349, 55350, 55352, 55353, 55354, 55355, 55356, 55357, 55358, 55359, 55360, 55361, 55362, 55363, 55364, 55365, 55366, 55367, 55368, 55369, 55370, 55372, 55373, 55374, 55375, 55376, 55377, 55378, 55379, 55380, 55381, 55382, 55383, 55384, 55385, 55386, 55387, 55388, 55389, 55390, 55391, 55392, 55393, 55394, 55395, 55396, 55397, 55398, 55399, 55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406, 55407, 55408, 55409, 55410, 55411, 55412, 55413, 55414, 55415, 55416, 55417, 55418, 55419, 55420, 55421, 55422, 55423, 55424, 55425, 55426, 55427, 55428, 55429, 55430, 55431, 55432, 55433, 55434, 55435, 55436, 55437, 55438, 55439, 55440, 55441, 55442, 55443, 55444, 55445, 55446, 55447, 55448, 55449, 55450, 55454, 55455, 55458, 55459, 55460, 55467, 55468, 55470, 55472, 55473, 55474, 55478, 55479, 55480, 55483, 55484, 55485, 55486, 55487, 55488, 55550, 55551, 55552, 55553, 55554, 55555, 55556, 55557, 55558, 55559, 55560, 55561, 55562, 55563, 55564, 55565, 55566, 55567, 55568, 55569, 55570, 55571, 55572, 55573, 55574, 55575, 55576, 55577, 55578, 55579, 55580, 55581, 55582, 55583, 55584, 55585, 55586, 55587, 55588, 55589, 55590, 55591, 55592, 55593, 55594, 55595, 55596, 55597, 55598, 55599, 56011, 56044, 56228, 56243, 56301, 56302, 56303, 56304, 56307, 56310, 56312, 56316, 56320, 56321, 56325, 56329, 56331, 56333, 56335, 56340, 56352, 56356, 56357, 56362, 56367, 56368, 56369, 56371, 56372, 56374, 56375, 56376, 56377, 56378, 56379, 56387, 56388, 56393, 56395, 56396, 56397, 56398, 56399
Commercial Leak Detection Services
It takes a blending of expert specialists and quality equipment to end the damage and costs associated with hidden leaks. Our extensive training programs, state-of-the-art equipment and commitment to customer service have saved our customers millions of dollars and gallons of water.
While it is true that leaks are more common in older properties, newer properties have problems too. Poor construction, soil conditions, severe climates, and in many cases, ground movement can cause unexpected pipe damage at any time. If undetected, the problem threatens property and makes repairs more costly.
American Leak Detection is the "Original Leak Detection Specialist" operating since 1974, The Minneapolis/St. Paul office started operations in 1994. Our office provides leak detection services on virtually any piping system.
While American Leak detection got its start finding concealed water leaks in residential homes, our abilities and expertise have made us the "Choice of the Pros" in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. From large manufacturing facilities to small restaurants - and everything in between - American Leak Detection has the unique ability to handle even the toughest plumbing leaks that others can't.
Electronic leak detection on water and sewer lines concealed underground, under slabs and in walls.
- Service Lines – leaks may occur between the meter and the building. The business owner may hear water running first, experience loss of pressure or receive a high water bill.
- Well Lines – leaks can also occur between the well to the plant or facility buildings. The maintenance department may note that the well pump is recycling more often than usual, experience a loss of pressure on the system or receive a higher than usual power bill.
- Hot and cold water lines – if there’s a hot spot on the slab floor, there may be a leak under the slab.
- Sewer Lateral – if the sewer line is blocked and not draining properly, we can inspect the line to provide an accurate diagnosis. Can assist with new under slab construction that is not holding pressure.
- Sewer Gas – this very uncomfortable issue can be solved by performed some tests to confirm the integrity of the sewer, waste and heating system.
- Underground Utility Locating – if there is need to locate utilities on private property before excavation we perform this service professionally to eliminate utility damage.
Commercial areas of expertise.....
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Apartment complexes
- Office Buildings
- Hospitals
- Shopping Malls
- Manufacturing Facilities
- And much more.....
We find all types of leaks.....
- Under slab Leaks
- Sewer Leaks
- Service and Main Line Leaks
- Concealed Leaks behind wall
- Sprinkler Systems (irrigation) Leaks
- Swimming Pool,spa, fountains Leaks and Repairs
- Roof leaks (internal)
- Boiler and snowmelt Leaks
Trace and profile water, sewer, electric, and gas lines
- provide video pipe inspections on sewer, drain and waste systems
- Locate septic tanks
- Leak detection both sides of meter
- Correlation
- Infrared Thermography
Reasons you can depend on American Leak Detection to better serve you
Non-Invasive: We are the world leader in the accurate, non-desstructive detection of all types of hidden water and sewer leaks.
Experience & Resources: Wer'e the Original Leak Specialists with more than 35 years of experience, state of the art electronic equipment, ongoing research and developement, and unsurpassed continued technical training.
Up front pricing: Many commercial jobs carry a flat rate structure. Jobs that carry hourly rates can also be closely estimated on the phone prior to scheduling.
Licenced-Insured: Our technicians are fully insured by Comprehensive General Liabilty and Workers Compensation insurance.
Our Pledge
- Arrive when scheduled
- Drug-free
- Respect you & your property
- Clean before leaving premises
leak detection tips / resources
- the bucket test
Is your pool needing constant refilling? You may have a hidden leak in your pool. Try the seven steps to determine if your pool is leak free. Do-it-yourself 24 hour test. Test your pool- the meter test
Do you have a high water bill? You may have a hidden plumbing leak. Try the seven steps to determine if your property is leak free. Do-it-yourself 30 minute test. Test your water meter
- pool leak calculator
- Use the calculator to determine the amount of water loss over a period of time. Calculate pool water loss
- frequently asked questions
- How should I choose a leak detection specialist? Get answers
- leak facts
- A 1/8 inch hole in a metal pipe, at 40 psi, leaks 2,500 gallons of water in 24 hours. Facts about leaks
- signs and symptoms
- You may have a plumbing leak if... Leak signs & symptoms
- pool safety tips
- Each year, about 260 children under 5 drown in swimming pools. The preventive measures below are essential to protect your family against drowning. Keep your pool safe
- water conservation
- Saving water is like any other habit. The more you do it, the more natural it becomes. Become water-wise, it's fun to find more ways to conserve. Conserve water
- drink tap water
- Consumers can do their part to conserve precious supplies through small, thoughtful changes in their lifestyles and activities. Learn about tap water
- prevent west nile virus
- It can take as little as five days for mosquito larval to incubate into an adult in stagnant water. Prevent west nile
- earthquake tips
- When there’s an earthquake, underground pipes in the home shift and move. Earthquake preparedness


