Leak Detection in Wilsonville, Oregon
A hidden water leak in a Wilsonville home can go undetected for months — driving up your water bill, causing mold, and quietly damaging your foundation. True Flow Plumbing uses non-invasive acoustic and thermal detection to find the source without tearing your home apart.
Water Leak Detection in Wilsonville
Wilsonville's two housing eras create two very different leak detection scenarios. Charbonneau's 1970s construction has aging copper supply lines and slab infrastructure that has been in the ground for 50 years — slab leaks and pinhole leaks are the most common issue here. Villebois and newer Wilsonville construction used PEX, which is extremely leak-resistant, but fittings and connections can develop issues after 10–15 years of pressure cycling.
🔍 Acoustic Leak Detection
We use ground microphones and listening equipment to isolate the sound of pressurized water escaping a pipe — effective through concrete slabs, soil, and finished walls.
🌡️ Thermal Imaging
Moisture causes temperature changes in surrounding materials. Thermal cameras let us see these differences and map moisture locations without breaking anything open.
💧 Slab Leak Detection
Supply and drain lines under your concrete slab can develop leaks from soil movement, corrosion, or age. We find slab leaks precisely before any concrete is opened.
🏠 Wall & Ceiling Leak Location
Discolored drywall or ceiling staining usually means a hidden leak above or behind it. We trace it to the source before any drywall comes down.
📊 Water Meter Analysis
An unexplained jump in your water bill is often the first sign of a hidden leak. We check your meter and isolate the leak's location systematically.
🔧 Repair After Detection
We don't just find it — we fix it. Once the leak is located, we provide a repair quote and can usually complete the repair the same day.
Signs You May Have a Hidden Leak in Your Wilsonville Home
- Water bill that's noticeably higher without a change in usage
- Sound of running water when all fixtures are off
- Warm or wet spots on the floor — possible slab leak
- Discolored, bubbling, or soft drywall or ceiling
- Musty smell in a room that doesn't have a drain or plumbing fixture
- Meter dial moving when everything inside and outside is shut off
Wilsonville Neighborhoods We Serve
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you detect a leak without opening walls in Wilsonville?
We use acoustic listening equipment that picks up the sound of water escaping under pressure, along with thermal imaging cameras that detect temperature differences caused by moisture. These tools let us locate leaks behind walls, under slabs, and in crawl spaces without opening anything up first. Once we know exactly where the leak is, we open only what's necessary to make the repair.
What causes slab leaks in Wilsonville homes?
Slab leaks happen when a supply or drain line running under the concrete foundation develops a breach. In Wilsonville, the most common causes are soil movement that stresses pipe connections over time, corrosion in older copper lines, and in some cases improper installation that created weak points. You'll often notice a slab leak through a sudden spike in your water bill, warm spots on the floor, or the sound of running water when everything is shut off.
How much does leak detection cost in Wilsonville?
Leak detection typically runs $150–$350 for the inspection, depending on the complexity of the search and the size of the home. If you book us for both the detection and the repair at the same time, the detection cost is often rolled into the total. We quote before we start — no surprises.
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Suspect a Leak in Your Wilsonville Home?
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