About Us
About Leak Detection Reno, NV
Leak Detection Reno is a locally owned leak detection company based at 698 N Arlington Ave — built around one discipline: finding hidden water, sewer, and gas leaks precisely, non-invasively, and honestly for homes and businesses across Reno, Sparks, and the Truckee Meadows. Questions first? A person answers 24/7 at (755) 227-9923.
- 24/7 Emergency Response
- Non-Invasive Technology
- Flat-Rate Upfront Pricing
- Licensed & Insured
No-obligation advice • Flat-rate quote before any work starts • 60–90 min emergency response across Reno & Sparks
9
Leak specialties under one roof
$195
Where flat-rate detection visits start
60–90 min
Typical emergency dispatch time
24/7
A person answers — nights included
Who We Are
Who We Are: A Locally Owned Leak Detection Company in Reno, NV
Leak Detection Reno is an independent, locally owned leak detection company headquartered at 698 N Arlington Ave in the 89503 — minutes from downtown and central to every neighborhood we serve, from Somersett to Sparks. We are not a franchise call center, and we are not a division of a national brand: when you dial our number, the person who answers works here in Reno and can have a technician at most Truckee Meadows addresses within 60–90 minutes in an emergency.
The company was built on a deliberate choice: rather than being a general plumber that occasionally hunts leaks, we made non-invasive leak detection the entire business. Every equipment purchase, every training hour, and every process we run is devoted to one outcome — locating hidden water, sewer, and gas leaks precisely and non-destructively, then documenting the finding so clearly that your repair, your insurance claim, or your TMWA billing dispute becomes straightforward.
That focus shapes the whole team. Every technician is trained in-house on the full diagnostic toolkit, every visit ends with a written report and photos, and every quote is confirmed at a flat rate before work begins. From slab leaks to gas lines, all nine specialties live on one crew — see the full range of leak detection services we offer. It is a simpler promise than most plumbing marketing, and it is why homeowners, property managers, and commercial clients across Washoe County keep our number saved for the leak they hope they never have.
Experience & Expertise
Our Leak Detection Expertise: Reno-Tested, Non-Invasive by Default
Expertise is not a badge on a website — it is what happens when the same team runs the same diagnostics on the same streets, year after year. Here is what that discipline looks like.
One Discipline, Mastered
We don't split our attention across remodels, drain cleaning, and water heaters. Leak detection is the entire business — so the same failure patterns pass through our hands every week, and pattern recognition compounds.
Non-Invasive by Default
Acoustic listening, thermal imaging, tracer gas, and pressure isolation locate leaks from the surface — usually within inches. Opening a wall is a deliberate last step at a confirmed point, never exploratory guesswork.
Documentation as a Standard
Every visit ends with written findings, photos, and cause-and-origin detail — formatted for insurance adjusters, TMWA billing reviews, and property managers who need records, not anecdotes.
Trained on the Full Toolkit
Every technician is trained and field-tested on the complete diagnostic kit — acoustic, thermal, tracer gas, and pressure isolation — so the right method arrives on the first visit, not the third.
Field-Tested Patterns From Years of Reno, NV Leak Calls
No two leaks are identical, but the Truckee Meadows repeats itself. These are the neighborhood patterns our team has learned from thousands of local calls — knowledge no out-of-area contractor can shortcut.
Hillside Pressure, Somersett & Caughlin Ranch
Steep-grade neighborhoods run high static pressure that quietly stresses fittings and valves. On every hillside call we test pressure first — it is the most common hidden culprit behind repeat leaks there.
Aging Supply Lines, Sparks & 1970s–80s Subdivisions
Thousands of Truckee Meadows homes still run original polybutylene and aging copper. We recognize the material, its typical failure points, and how it fails under Nevada's hard water scale at a glance.
Rerouted Plumbing, Old Southwest & Midtown
Century homes with decades of additions and reroutes defeat guesswork. We map what is actually in the walls before we listen — because in these houses, the obvious line is rarely the only line.
The Equipment
The Technology Behind Our Reno, NV Leak Detection Services
This is what a specialist investment looks like: the diagnostic kit most general plumbers rent, improvise, or skip — owned outright, maintained on schedule, and mastered by every technician on every truck.
Acoustic Listening
Ground and structure microphones amplify the sound of water escaping under slab, soil, or pavement — sensitive enough to isolate a pinhole drip.
Thermal Imaging
Infrared cameras surface the temperature signature of a leak behind drywall or under flooring — without opening a single wall first.
Tracer Gas
A safe hydrogen-nitrogen mix is pushed through the suspect line and we listen for it escaping at the exact break — even under concrete.
Pressure Isolation
Valving the system section by section reveals which run is losing pressure — narrowing the hunt to feet, not floors.
Sewer Camera Inspection
High-resolution cameras travel the line itself, showing roots, bellies, and cracks exactly where they are — paired with hydrostatic and smoke testing.
Combustible Gas Detection
Calibrated gas detectors and pressure testing locate gas line leaks safely — after you have left and 911 has been called if the smell is strong.
Curious which method fits your leak? Call (755) 227-9923 and we will tell you exactly how we would survey your property — before you book anything.
An Honest Comparison
Leak Specialists vs. General Plumbers in Reno, NV
We work alongside great general plumbers all over Washoe County — but when the job is finding a hidden leak, the toolkits and training are simply different. Here is the honest side-by-side.
| What You Weigh | Typical General Plumber | Leak Detection Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Repairs, installs, and remodels — leak hunting is a side task squeezed between jobs | Leak detection is the core service — nine specialties, sharpened on every call |
| Finding the leak | Exploratory demolition: cut the drywall, dig the yard, hope the guess is right | Acoustic, thermal, tracer gas & pressure isolation — located from the surface, usually within inches |
| Equipment | Basic hand tools; specialty diagnostic gear rented, improvised, or skipped | The full diagnostic kit rides on every truck, every day |
| Documentation | A verbal explanation you are expected to remember | Written report, photos & cause-and-origin detail — insurance-ready on every job |
| Pricing | Hourly billing with the meter running while the hunt continues | Flat-rate, quoted and confirmed before any work begins |
| Availability | Business hours — with an answering service after five | A person answers 24/7, with 60–90 minute typical emergency dispatch |
One honest note: an excellent general plumber is invaluable for the work they do every day. But when that work is locating a hidden leak, it pays to call the team that does nothing else — the diagnosis is faster, the demolition is smaller, and the documentation is stronger.
Our Promise
Our Commitment to Every Customer in Reno & Washoe County
Six standards we hold on every job — the same for a small repair in Sparks as for a commercial survey in downtown Reno.
Flat-Rate, Before We Start
The detection fee is quoted and confirmed before we begin — no hourly creep while we search. Repairs are priced separately, on-site, and only if you approve.
A Written Report, Every Job
Findings, photos, and plain-English cause analysis you can hand to an adjuster, a property owner, or another plumber — included in the detection visit, never an upsell.
No Demo Without Your Okay
We locate from the surface and mark the spot. If a repair needs an access point, it is small, deliberate, and placed exactly where we have confirmed the failure — with your approval first.
Honest Findings — Even “No Leak”
If the evidence says the problem is a stuck softener, a dead irrigation timer, or nothing at all, we tell you exactly that and hand over the meter-test data. The detection fee is all you pay.
A Person Answers 24/7
Nights, weekends, holidays — a human picks up, walks you through shutting off the water, and dispatches a technician. Typical arrival: 60–90 minutes across Reno and Sparks.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Fully credentialed to work in the State of Nevada, with liability coverage on every job — and technicians trained in-house on the equipment they bring through your door.
What to Expect
How Our Reno, NV Leak Detection Visits Work, Step by Step
No mystery and no upsell choreography — the same four steps on every job, whether it is a scheduled survey or a 2 AM emergency.
- Step 1
Call & Phone Triage
Describe what you are seeing. We ask three quick questions, tell you which system is suspect, and — if it is urgent — walk you through shutting off the water while we roll.
- Step 2
On-Site Survey
The right method mix for your system — acoustic sweeps, thermal imaging, tracer gas, or pressure isolation. Most residential surveys wrap in 60–90 minutes.
- Step 3
Marked Leak + Written Report
The leak is marked on-site, photographed, and explained in plain English — with a written report you keep, formatted for insurance if you need it.
- Step 4
Your Decision, No Pressure
Approve a flat-rate repair quote on the spot, or take the report to any plumber you choose. Our findings stand on their own — that is the point of documentation.
Local Roots
Rooted in Reno: Local Knowledge Across the Truckee Meadows
Reno is not an easy place to be casual about plumbing. Freeze and thaw cycles stress rigid lines every winter, municipal water pressure runs high enough to fatigue fittings in the hillside neighborhoods, hard water leaves scale that constricts supply lines, and the expansive soils of the Truckee Meadows shift foundations season after season. A leak detector who does not live with these forces learns them one visit at a time — on your budget. Our team works here, lives here, and has watched these patterns across thousands of local calls.
Being local also changes how we answer the phone. Before you spend a dollar, we will happily walk you through a free two-minute meter test over the phone to confirm water is actually escaping — the same advice we would give a neighbor. If you are in the Truckee Meadows, you are in our neighborhood, and we treat every call that way.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Reno Leak Detection Company
Leak Detection Reno is a locally owned leak detection company based at 698 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89503, providing nine non-invasive leak detection specialties to homeowners, property managers, and commercial clients across Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County. Call (755) 227-9923 — a person answers 24/7 — or email leakdetectionreno@gmail.com. Flat-rate pricing is quoted before any work begins, and every visit includes a written report with photos.