Expert Leak Detection in the Inland Empire
The most expensive leaks are the ones you can't see. A pipe weeping inside a wall or under a yard can run for months, quietly raising your water bill and softening the materials around it. Sanborn's has been solving plumbing mysteries across the Inland Empire since 1949, and we use modern tools to find the source without cutting open your home to go looking. You get a clear answer, a flat rate price for the fix, and no guesswork.
Our 5 Star Satisfaction Guarantee applies to every detection visit. That means we explain what we found, show you the evidence, and only recommend repairs the leak actually calls for. Whether your home is a Redlands craftsman near the University of Redlands or a newer build out toward Highland, the process is the same: find it precisely, fix it cleanly.
What Our Leak Detection Service Covers
We start by confirming there is a leak at all. A pressure test and a meter check tell us whether water is escaping and roughly which part of the system it's coming from, whether that's the supply lines, the water heater connections, or irrigation. From there we narrow it down with acoustic listening equipment, which picks up the faint sound of pressurized water escaping a pipe, and thermal imaging, which shows temperature changes where hot lines are leaking behind a surface.
When the picture is still unclear, we bring in a camera to inspect drain and sewer lines, and we trace the path of buried pipes so the repair is limited to a small, exact area. The goal is a precise mark on the floor or the yard instead of a trench or a hole in your drywall. Once we locate the leak, we walk you through your repair options and what each one involves.
Have questions? We're here to help.
Signs You May Have a Hidden Leak
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Your water bill went up and nothing about your habits changed.
A jump of even ten or twenty percent is worth investigating. Steady leaks add up month after month before anyone notices.
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Your water meter keeps moving when every fixture is off.
Shut off everything in the house, then watch the small leak indicator on your meter. If it's spinning or ticking, water is going somewhere it shouldn't.
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You hear running water in the quiet of night.
A hiss or trickle when nobody is using water is one of the clearest clues. It's often easiest to hear near the water heater or where the main line enters the house.
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A patch of floor feels warm, or a wall shows stains, bubbling paint, or a musty smell.
Warm floors can mean a leaking hot line below, and moisture in walls invites mold. Both deserve attention before the damage spreads.