Infrared Leak Detection in Las Vegas

Name: American Leak Detection of Southern Nevada
Address: 6185 Harrison Dr.,, Las Vegas, NV, 89120
Telephone: (702) 291-8793

One Thermal Imaging Visit. Multiple Property Answers.

Water damage doesn’t announce itself. Leaks can stay hidden inside walls, under slabs, and above ceilings for months before they leave a visible mark. Our infrared leak detection service finds them before that happens, without cutting into drywall or pulling up flooring. Guided by our principle of “Leak Detection Without Destruction™,” American Leak Detection of Southern Nevada locates what you can’t see.

Schedule infrared leak detection for your Las Vegas property today. Call us at (702) 291-8793, and we can walk you through what to expect before we ever arrive.

What the Infrared Scanning Camera Detects

Our technicians use a state-of-the-art infrared scanning camera that does more than confirm a plumbing suspicion. A single pass through your property can surface several categories of concern that might otherwise go unnoticed for years.

Four things thermal imaging may reveal:

Water leaks and the damage they’ve caused: hidden moisture behind walls, under floors, or in ceilings
Energy leaks: gaps in insulation where conditioned air escapes, a particular drain on Las Vegas utility bills
Electrical “hot spots” that could be fire hazards: overloaded circuits and failing connections visible as heat anomalies
Pests that have built nests in your home: animal activity shows as concentrated warmth in concealed cavities

Not every scan will surface all four. What the camera finds depends on conditions present at the time of the visit. But one appointment can answer questions that would otherwise require four separate service calls.

What Happens During an Infrared Detection Appointment

Every visit starts with a conversation. Our technician asks about your concerns: a spike in your water bill, a damp smell, warm spots on the floor. That context shapes where the scan focuses first.

From there, the technician moves through the property with the infrared scanning camera, reading temperature patterns across walls, ceilings, floors, and concealed spaces. Cooler zones often indicate moisture. Warmer zones may point to electrical issues or pest activity. Because the equipment is non-invasive, most inspections finish in a single visit without any damage to your property.

If the scan surfaces something that requires a different detection method, the technician can explain your options on the spot. Our team is trained and certified, and they’re familiar with the building conditions and plumbing configurations common across Clark County.

Why Las Vegas Property Owners Call American Leak Detection of Southern Nevada

As the original Leak Detection Specialists™, we’ve developed proprietary techniques for finding leaks without damaging the properties we work in. That approach, combined with more than 40 years of industry experience, is why homeowners and commercial property managers in Las Vegas trust us with problems they can’t solve by looking.

Our technicians arrive on time, work within the agreed timeframe, and leave your property clean. Before we start, you know what the visit covers and what it costs. That’s our “Know Before You Go” pricing commitment: no surprises after the fact.

Ready to find out what’s hiding in your walls? Call American Leak Detection of Southern Nevada at (702) 291-8793 to schedule your infrared scan. Upfront pricing, no destructive testing, and answers from a single visit.

How Thermal Imaging Actually Works

Infrared cameras measure surface temperature, not moisture directly. What they detect is the cooling effect that escaping water produces as it evaporates, or the warmth that concentrated animal activity or an overloaded circuit generates. The camera doesn’t see through walls. It reads the thermal signature those conditions leave on the surfaces it can see.

That distinction matters for setting expectations. A scan covering walls, ceilings, floors, and concealed spaces will flag temperature anomalies that a trained technician then interprets. A cold patch behind drywall is a data point, not a confirmed leak by itself. Our technicians combine what the infrared scanning camera shows with the symptoms you’ve described and their knowledge of how plumbing and building systems behave to tell you what the evidence points to.

Las Vegas Soil & Water Rules: Why Speed Matters

The Las Vegas Valley sits on caliche, a dense, cement-like layer of calcium carbonate that runs through the soil across Clark County. It’s hard enough that excavating through it for leak repair takes significantly more effort than digging through standard soil. Finding the leak precisely before any digging begins isn’t just convenient here. It reduces the scope of work when repair crews do go in.

There’s also a regulatory clock to consider. The Las Vegas Valley Water District treats a known malfunctioning supply line or device left uncorrected for more than 48 hours as a water waste violation. Once you’re aware of a leak, the window to act is short. Thermal imaging can move the identification step from days to hours, which can help keep you on the right side of that 48-hour rule.

If a leak has already driven your water bill unusually high, ask your water provider about a Leak Adjustment Program. Some local providers offer bill adjustments for customers who repair a leak that caused an exceptional spike in usage. Getting the leak found and documented promptly can support that kind of request.

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"Very Professional"
“Juan was great! He was very professional. The final bill and the estimate matched without issue. We greatly enjoy being their clients. They were able to fix our problem immediately, schedule us quickly, and make sure that we are taken care of. They truly are the best and they are the only company that we call when we have have a need.”

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“This was truly a surprise! They completed the work on time and for less than was quoted. They were very conscientious and treated my home as if it was their home. I have lived in Las Vegas all my life and dealt with a lot of contractors over the years, but none as professional as American Leak Detection. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.”

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“From the "get-go," the office/phone person who answers the incoming calls, was, on every call I've made, no waiting with multiple ringing, the person answers right away, and with a perky, personable attitude. I've had the same plumbers on multiple occasions arrive on time or even early, with smiles on their faces. Their work habits were totally professional and with the ability to do more than just concentrating on the job at hand. I asked questions, many questions and without missing a beat, still working on the plumbing issues, were able to answer my questions. With any other plumbing issue/issues, I'll be asking for the same plumber.”

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“You won’t find a better leak detection company than American Leak Detection. The staff is helpful and explains the procedure so clearly. When Eddie came to find our leak he was quick and efficient in finding our problem…and then he helped us resolve the issue. Thank you, Eddie and all the staff! You’re amazing!”

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For 50+ years, we’ve developed tools to make leak detection faster and less disruptive.
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Trained specialists who detect leaks in every system, from pools to commercial pipes.