Non-Invasive Leak Detection For Drains, Pipes & Walls

At American Leak Detection of Southern Colorado, we focus solely on finding leaks. As The Original Leak Specialist™ with 50+ years of innovation behind us, we deliver accurate, non-invasive leak detection for homes, businesses, and municipal systems across Southern Colorado.

Guided by our Leak Detection Without Destruction™, we locate leaks in drains, pipes, and walls without unnecessary cutting into walls, removing flooring, or breaking concrete. Our trained leak specialists arrive on time, protect surfaces, and leave your property as clean as they found it.

Hidden leaks in pressurized plumbing systems, sewer and drain lines, and inside walls can quietly drive up water bills, damage structures, and lead to costly repairs. Bringing in a dedicated leak detection company before any repair work begins keeps your budget focused on the actual problem instead of guesswork.

Call (719) 722-3113 today to schedule professional leak detection and get clear answers before you approve any repair work.

Comprehensive Drain, Pipe & Wall Leak Detection Services

We provide non-invasive leak detection across residential, commercial, and municipal properties. Our work covers every major system where water can escape, from fixtures inside your home to underground lines serving your building.

Drain Leak Detection Service

Our Sewer & Drain Leak Detection service pinpoints failures in sewer lines and drain systems that can allow contaminated water to escape into surrounding soil or structures. We use advanced equipment to listen, test, and trace the path of the leak without trenching through your yard or breaking slabs just to “take a look.”

• Residential drains: Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry drains, main sewer lines, and branch lines.
• Commercial drains: Restaurant and food-service drains, office and retail sewer systems, and shared building lines.
• Municipal and site drains: Lines serving public buildings and common-area facilities.

Pipe Leak Detection Service

Our Pressurized Plumbing Leak Detection service targets supply lines that carry water under pressure throughout your property. These leaks are often hidden inside walls, ceilings, and slabs, where visible signs may not appear until significant damage has already occurred.

• Interior supply lines: Pipes behind walls and ceilings feeding sinks, showers, and appliances.
• Slab and underground lines: Service lines beneath floors, driveways, and yards.
• Commercial plumbing systems: Multi-story supply networks and complex branch lines.

Wall Leak Detection Service

Wall leak detection identifies the true source of moisture behind finished surfaces. Water often shows up far from where it is escaping. We use non-invasive leak detection techniques and proprietary detection equipment to locate the origin of wall and ceiling water damage so you do not have to open large areas of drywall or tile.

• Moisture behind walls: Stains, bubbling paint, or soft drywall.
• Ceiling leaks: Drips or discoloration on ceilings with no clear source above.
• Multi-unit buildings: Determining whether a leak originates in your unit or a neighboring space.

Additional Residential Leak Detection Services

In addition to drain, pipe, and wall leak detection, we offer a full range of residential services to protect your home and budget.

• Pool, Spa & Fountain Leak Detection: Locating leaks in backyard and community aquatic features.
• Cause & Origin / Mystery Leaks: Investigating unexplained moisture, odors, or recurring damage.
• Smart Water Monitoring: Pairing detection with Smart Water Monitoring using StreamLabs for ongoing oversight of your water usage.

Commercial & Municipal Leak Detection

For business and municipal customers, we adapt the same disciplined approach to larger and more complex systems. Our commercial services cover plumbing, pools, spas, fountains, and cause-and-origin investigations for business properties. For municipal clients, we assist with Water Distribution Systems leak detection throughout water purveyor and utility infrastructure, including underground pipe leak locations in Southern Colorado water systems.

Why Property Owners Choose Our Leak Detection Company

We treat leak detection as a trained discipline, not an add-on to plumbing work. Our process rests on four operational pillars that protect your property, time, and budget.

Advanced Equipment, Developed In-House

American Leak Detection is Innovating Since 1974. We developed Advanced Equipment because nothing on the market met our standard for accurate, non-invasive leak detection. That proprietary detection equipment arrives on every job, allowing us to find leaks in pressurized plumbing systems, sewer and drain lines, slabs, and walls without unnecessary demolition.

Leak Detection Without Destruction™

Our No Destruction approach guides every decision we make on site. We design tests to confirm the problem and narrow the location before any surface is disturbed. If a leak is present, our goal is to pinpoint it while preserving finishes, landscaping, and structures as much as possible.

Trained Leak Specialists, Not Generalists

Our technicians are trained leak specialists who focus their work on locating hidden leaks. They complete extensive, discipline-specific training in acoustic, tracer, and other non-invasive leak detection methods. This focus, combined with our proprietary tools, allows us to tackle complex problems that general plumbing tools and visual inspection alone often cannot resolve.

A Reliable Assessment Before Repairs Begin

At the end of every job, we provide a reliable assessment of your leak issue. We identify the source, explain what we found, and review your options so you can decide how to move forward with repairs. When needed, we prepare documented findings to support your contractor and any insurance conversations.

Our local "Know Before You Go" pricing approach means you receive honest, upfront pricing before we begin work. You understand the scope and cost of the detection service before authorizing it.

Support With Insurance Leak Claims

American Leak Detection of Southern Colorado is Preferred by Top Insurers, which can help streamline the process when you file a leak-related claim. Our reports and diagrams are prepared with insurance requirements in mind and can support both coverage review and repair planning.

Signs You May Need Professional Leak Detection

Some leaks are easy to see. Many are not. Knowing when to call a leak detection company can prevent small issues from becoming large repair projects.

• Rising water bills: Unexplained increases in water usage even though your daily routine has not changed.
• Running water sounds: The sound of water moving when all fixtures and appliances are turned off.
• Wall and floor changes: Discoloration, soft spots, warm areas, or buckling flooring.
• Mildew or musty odors: Persistent smells without a visible source of moisture.
• Drain performance issues: Slow, gurgling, or frequently backing-up drains that may indicate a sewer or drain leak.

In many cases, hidden leaks produce no visible signs until structural damage or mold has already developed. A simple first step is to shut off all fixtures and check your water meter. If the meter continues to move, water is escaping somewhere in the system.

Early professional detection limits damage and keeps repair costs focused on the true failure point rather than broad demolition in search of the source.

Our Southern Colorado Service Area

We provide drain, pipe, and wall leak detection throughout Southern and Eastern Colorado. Our primary service areas include Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Canon City, Woodland Park, Buena Vista, and surrounding communities across the region.

Whether you are in a single-family home, a multi-unit building, a commercial facility, or a municipal property, we bring the same disciplined process and proprietary tools to every job across our large Southern Colorado footprint.

Drain, Pipe & Wall Leak Detection FAQs

What Is The Difference Between Drain, Pipe & Wall Leak Detection?

Drain leak detection focuses on Sewer & Drain Leak Detection, identifying breaks, separations, and failures in sewer and drain lines. Pipe leak detection targets pressurized supply lines that carry water under pressure to your fixtures. Wall leak detection looks for the source of moisture intrusion behind finished walls and ceilings, wherever it originates. Each problem behaves differently and requires a tailored detection approach.

What Equipment Do You Use To Find Leaks?

American Leak Detection developed its own proprietary equipment specifically for non-invasive leak detection. Our Advanced Equipment includes tools and methods designed to hear, trace, and verify leaks in ways generic plumbing tools cannot match. We select the right combination of instruments for your property and system type during each visit.

How Does Smart Water Monitoring Help Prevent Damage?

Smart Water Monitoring with StreamLabs tracks water usage in real time and can flag irregular patterns that may indicate a leak, even before you see surface damage or a high bill. It is a proactive complement to scheduled leak inspections, especially for homes with aging plumbing or high-value finishes.

When Should I Schedule A Routine Leak Inspection?

Scheduling a leak inspection is a good idea when your water bill rises without explanation, your plumbing system is aging, after a significant freeze-thaw cycle, or as part of due diligence during a real estate transaction. A professional detection report documents the leak source location and system findings, which supports both repair planning and any insurance filings.

If you suspect a hidden leak in your drains, pipes, or walls, call (719) 722-3113 to schedule service with American Leak Detection of Southern Colorado and get a clear assessment before you commit to repairs.