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Leak Detection Las Vegas

Professional Leak Detection in Las Vegas, NV

Leak Detection Las Vegas finds hidden water, slab, pool and water heater leaks across Las Vegas, NV. The phone is picked up 24/7, and every search starts at your water meter so the leak is located before anything is opened.

  • Calls answered 24/7
  • Located before anything is opened
  • Detection only, your plumber repairs
Call (702) 555-0100

You speak with Leak Detection Las Vegas about what you are seeing, and we book a visit to locate the leak.

See how a visit works

Technician kneeling at an open curbside water meter box outside a stucco home in Las Vegas, NV
  • Calls answered 24/7
  • Detection only, we do not sell repairs
  • Located before anything is opened
  • Homes, pools and commercial
  • Meter test first, as LVVWD advises

Leak Detection in Las Vegas, NV: What to Know

Leak Detection Las Vegas is a water leak detection company only, with calls answered 24/7: we locate hidden slab, pipe, pool and water heater leaks in homes and commercial buildings across the Las Vegas Valley. Every visit in Las Vegas, NV starts with the meter test the Las Vegas Valley Water District describes, so only the right spot gets opened.

County
Clark County, NV
Las Vegas, NV population
650,873 (Census ACS 2019-2023)
Median year built, Las Vegas, NV
1994 (Census ACS)
Water provider, Las Vegas and unincorporated areas
Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD), a member agency of the Southern Nevada Water Authority
LVVWD continuous-flow notice
Sent after at least three days of continuous flow through the meter
Our phone line
Calls answered 24/7, holidays included
Water meter, flow-indicator triangle, service line and house shut-off valveCross-section from the water meter box to the house. Numbered markers show the meter box, the flow-indicator triangle on the meter face, the meter dial, the underground service line and the house shut-off valve.12345
  1. 1Meter box. Lift the lid to see the water meter.
  2. 2Flow-indicator triangle (red or white) on the meter face. With all water off inside and outside the home, a triangle that is still moving means there may be a leak.
  3. 3Meter dial and sweep hand, which record the water that passes through the meter.
  4. 4Service line from the meter to the house. If the triangle still moves with the house shut-off valve closed, the leak is likely underground on this line.
  5. 5House shut-off valve. Close it and check the triangle again: if it stops, the leak is elsewhere on the property.
Diagram: reading the water meter before anything is opened

Signs You Need Leak Detection in Las Vegas, NV

A sign says water is escaping, not where. A test finds it.

Open curbside water meter box with the cast lid set aside in a gravel strip beside a Las Vegas, NV sidewalk
Valley meter boxes sit flush in the sidewalk or front-yard strip; the lid lifts with a meter key.

A Bill That Jumped With Nothing Wet

EPA WaterSense suggests reading the meter before and after two hours of no water use. Any change probably means a leak; isolating each line shows which.

A Meter Triangle That Keeps Moving

With every fixture off, a moving flow triangle may mean a leak. Closing the house shut-off shows whether it is the buried service line.

A Warm Spot on the Floor

A warm patch on tile often means a hot line leaking under the slab. Isolating hot from cold, then thermal imaging, confirms it.

A Pool or Spa That Drops Faster Than Usual

Some drop is evaporation. A bucket test separates the two (pool leak or evaporation in Las Vegas), then dye at the shell, skimmer, lights and fittings finds the leak.

Water at the Base of the Water Heater

The tank, relief valve or a fitting above can feed one puddle. Tracing the first wet point shows which.

Our Water Leak Detection Services in Las Vegas, NV

Six leak types, six pages, one result: a marked leak.

Gloved hand marking a wood-look plank tile floor with tape during slab leak detection in a Las Vegas, NV living room

Homes and pools

Slab Leak Detection

A line under the concrete floor can leak long before the tile shows it.

See slab leak detection in Las Vegas

Backyard pool and raised spa with travertine coping and a tan block wall in late sun at a Las Vegas, NV home

Homes and pools

Pool and Spa Leak Detection

We separate evaporation from a real leak, then check the shell, skimmer, lights and fittings.

See pool leak detection in Las Vegas

Damp drain valve and white mineral crust at the base of a tank water heater in a Las Vegas, NV garage

Water Heater Leak Detection

Water at a tank's base can come from the tank, the relief valve or a fitting above it.

See water heater leaks in Las Vegas

Technician with a moisture meter at a ground-floor unit wall in a stucco apartment courtyard in Las Vegas, NV

Commercial Leak Detection

Offices, multifamily and HOA buildings need shut-downs planned around tenants.

See commercial leak detection in Las Vegas

Flashlight on a house shut-off valve in a gravel front yard at dusk during an emergency leak call in Las Vegas, NV

Emergency Leak Detection

For an active leak, close the house shut-off valve first, then call us any hour to locate the source.

See 24/7 emergency leak detection in Las Vegas

Our Leak Detection Process in Las Vegas, NV

Every visit runs from the meter inward.

  1. Read the meter

    With all water off, we watch the meter's red or white flow-indicator triangle, as LVVWD advises.

  2. Split meter side from house side

    We close the house shut-off; a still-moving triangle points to the buried service line.

  3. Isolate the lines

    Hot from cold, house from irrigation, and the pool equipment from everything else.

  4. Narrow and pinpoint

    Methods such as a pressure test, acoustic listening and thermal imaging, chosen for the leak type.

  5. Mark and explain

    We mark the spot and explain what your plumber will need to discuss next.

House water shut-off valve with a red lever handle on copper pipe against a tan stucco wall in Las Vegas, NV
Many valley homes have the house shut-off on an exterior wall or in the garage.

Why Choose Us for the Best Leak Detection in Las Vegas, NV

It comes down to scope (about our detection-only work).

Thermal camera screen showing a cool blue streak on a drywall wall where a hidden pipe is leaking in a Las Vegas, NV home
On a thermal image, wet drywall reads cooler and often follows the line of the pipe.

Calls Answered 24/7

The line is answered day and night, weekends and holidays included, so an active leak can be reported the moment you find it.

We Only Find Leaks

Locating the source is the whole job, so the visit ends with a marked spot, not a repair estimate.

House and Pool, One Business

One visit can cover a supply line in the house and the pool or spa out back.

Built Around the Valley's Utilities

We know which utility serves Henderson, NV and which serves Las Vegas, NV.

What We Do Not Do

No leak repair, repiping or water damage restoration, and no gas or roof leaks.

Detection-Only Visits vs Other Options in Las Vegas, NV

How our Las Vegas leak detection services compare with the usual alternatives.

Slab cross-section with a leaking supply line under the floorCross-section of a floor on a concrete slab with a water supply line in the soil beneath it. Numbered markers show the floor covering, the slab, the supply line, the leak, a warm spot on the floor, a damp patch and sound travelling up from the leak.1234567
  1. 1Floor covering: tile, wood or carpet.
  2. 2Concrete slab foundation.
  3. 3Water supply line running beneath the slab.
  4. 4The leak, wetting the soil around the line.
  5. 5Warm spot on the floor when the leaking line carries hot water.
  6. 6Damp or discoloured flooring, or wet carpet, near the leak.
  7. 7Sound of running water with every fixture turned off.
Diagram: where a slab leak usually shows itself
How our Las Vegas leak detection services compare with the usual alternatives.
What you getLeak Detection Las VegasGeneral plumber callRestoration company
Starts withMeter test and house-valve isolationOften the visible symptomDrying the visible damage
Ends withA located, marked leak sourceOften a repair quote on the same visitDrying and rebuild work
Who repairsThe plumber you chooseThe same companyVaries

Leak Detection Cost Factors in Las Vegas, NV

We quote each visit; published market ranges are in our leak detection cost in Las Vegas guide.

Bare hand feeling a warm spot on a porcelain tile floor, a common slab leak sign in Las Vegas, NV homes
A warm patch on the floor can point to a hot-water line leaking under the slab.

Where the Leak Sits

A line under a slab, in a wall, along the yard or in a pool shell each needs a different search.

How Many Lines Need Isolating

One cold line clears faster than hot, cold, irrigation and pool lines sharing a meter.

Access

A buried meter box, gate codes, tenant units and finished ceilings change how the visit is planned.

Las Vegas, NV Homes and Water Conditions

Three local facts decide which notices apply and where the search starts.

Open irrigation valve box in a gravel desert yard with wet soil around a drip valve, a high water bill clue in Las Vegas, NV
Damp soil in a valve box is a common outdoor cause of a high water bill in the valley.

Two Water Providers, One Wholesaler

LVVWD serves Las Vegas, NV and unincorporated areas; Henderson, NV homes are on City of Henderson Utility Services. Both belong to the Southern Nevada Water Authority, formed in 1991.

A Three-Day Flow Notice

LVVWD's advanced meters flag at least three days of continuous flow at a property. The notice says water is moving, not where.

Housing Medians From 1987 to 2006

The census puts the Las Vegas, NV median year built at 1994, with 1987 in Paradise and 2006 in Enterprise. Pipe age often shapes the repair your plumber offers, not how the leak is found.

Schedule Leak Detection in Las Vegas, NV

Get the leak located before anything is cut or broken, anywhere in Las Vegas, NV.

You speak with Leak Detection Las Vegas about what you are seeing, and we book a visit to locate the leak.

Dark dye drawn toward a crack at a pool skimmer throat during a pool leak dye test in Las Vegas, NV
In still water, dye drifts toward a crack, which shows where the pool is losing water.

Emergency Leak Detection in Las Vegas, NV

We pick up day or night, 24/7, so sort the problem first, then call.

Moisture meter pressed to a swollen cabinet floor under a kitchen sink during hidden leak detection in Las Vegas, NV
A moisture meter confirms whether a stain is still wet before the search moves further.

You Smell Gas

Not a water leak and not our trade. Leave the building, then call 911 and Southwest Gas at 877-860-6020 from outside.

Problems That Can Wait a Day or Two

A moving meter with no visible water, an LVVWD notice or a slow pool drop. Call to book a visit.

LVVWD Leak Programs for Las Vegas, NV Homes

These apply to LVVWD accounts only, and the repair clock runs from the billing date.

Brown water stain ring on a textured drywall ceiling below a bathroom in a Las Vegas, NV home
A ceiling stain marks where water surfaced, which is not always where the leak is.
Leak Adjustment

Usage up at least 50 percent, repairs by day 60 after the billing date, an online application by day 90 after the repair, and no adjustment in the past 12 months.

Leak Repair Reimbursement

Single-family owners may recover up to 50 percent of the repair cost, up to $2,000 per event, on a minimum $200 repair with a paid invoice. Terms are on LVVWD's Customer Assistance Programs page (opens in a new tab).

Conservation Help Line

LVVWD lists a leak sensor rebate and a Conservation Help line, 702-258-SAVE. We are not an SNWA Water Smart Plumber, so we cannot redeem the SNWA voucher.

Henderson and Other Accounts

LVVWD programs do not cover City of Henderson Utility Services accounts. Check with the provider on your bill. Summary: LVVWD and SNWA leak programs.

Leak Detection Las Vegas is not affiliated with the LVVWD or the SNWA, and is not on the SNWA Water Smart Plumber list. Program terms come from the water district's own pages.

Leak Detection Terms Explained for Las Vegas, NV Owners

Three trades get lumped together; only the first is ours.

Leak detection
Locating the source of a water leak before any slab, wall or yard is opened.
Leak repair
Fixing the pipe or fixture, which a plumber does.
Water damage restoration
Drying and rebuilding wet materials, also not ours.
Service line
The buried pipe between the water meter and your house shut-off valve.
Continuous-flow notice
LVVWD's contact to an account holder after at least three days of nonstop flow.
Backyard pool cross-section with common leak points and a bucket testCross-section of an in-ground pool and its equipment pad. Numbered markers show the skimmer, a return fitting, the light niche, the main drain, the equipment pad and a bucket sitting on a pool step for the bucket test.123456
  1. 1Skimmer, set at the water line and piped to the equipment.
  2. 2Return fitting, where filtered water comes back into the pool.
  3. 3Light niche, the recess in the wall that holds the pool light.
  4. 4Main drain at the deepest point of the floor.
  5. 5Equipment pad: pump, filter and the ends of the underground lines.
  6. 6Bucket test: a bucket on a pool step, rim a few inches above the water line, left undisturbed for several hot days. If the water in the bucket ends up noticeably higher than the pool's, the pool may be losing water to a leak.
Diagram: common pool leak points and the bucket test

Our Service Areas in Las Vegas, NV and Nearby Communities

Our local leak detection specialists cover Downtown and the Arts District (89101), Peccole Ranch (89117), The Lakes (89134) and Centennial Hills (89149) in Las Vegas, NV.

Tile-roofed stucco homes and block walls across the Las Vegas Valley, with the mountains to the west in morning light
Homes across the Las Vegas Valley, where every leak call starts at the meter box.
Three-storey stucco condo buildings with exterior stairs and palms around a courtyard in Paradise, NV

Paradise, NV

ZIP
89109
Known for
Strip corridor

Paradise has the oldest median year built in our area, 1987: leak detection in Paradise.

Older single-storey ranch homes in Sunrise Manor, NV with Frenchman Mountain on the eastern horizon in evening light

Sunrise Manor, NV

ZIP
89110
Known for
East valley

For Sunrise Manor the census median year built is 1991: leak detection in Sunrise Manor.

Whitney, NV

ZIP
89122
Known for
Boulder Highway corridor

Bordering Clark County Wetlands Park, Whitney shows a 2002 median year built.

Landmarks and nearby places

  • Harry Reid International Airport
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  • Las Vegas Strip
  • Springs Preserve
  • Downtown Summerlin
  • Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
  • The District at Green Valley Ranch
  • Lake Las Vegas
  • Craig Ranch Regional Park
  • Nellis Air Force Base
  • Clark County Wetlands Park

FAQs About Leak Detection in Las Vegas, NV

White hard-water scale crusted on a brass supply fitting and angle stop under a sink in Las Vegas, NV

16 grains per gallon

Las Vegas Valley Water District water hardness, 278 parts per million, as reported by KTNV (opens in a new tab).

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How much does leak detection cost in Las Vegas, NV?

We quote each visit; the price depends on where the leak sits, how many lines need isolating and access. Published ranges are in our leak detection cost guide.

How can I detect water leaks in Las Vegas, NV?

Start with LVVWD's meter test: turn off every fixture and watch the flow triangle. If it moves, close the house shut-off. Still moving means the buried service line; stopping means the house side.

Who do I call to see if I have a water leak in my house?

A leak detection specialist locates it; a plumber repairs it. If the meter test shows flow, we find the source before anything is opened.

Is leak detection worth it?

Usually, when the leak is hidden. Locating it first means only one spot of slab, wall or yard gets opened, and your plumber starts with a marked location instead of a guess.

Can you have a water leak and not know it?

Yes. A leak under a slab or in a buried service line can run with no visible water until LVVWD flags three days of continuous flow.

Is there leak detection near me in Las Vegas, NV at any hour?

Yes. Our line is answered 24/7, nights, weekends and holidays included, for homes and businesses in Las Vegas, NV and eight nearby valley communities. Close the house shut-off first; the arrival time is confirmed on the call.

Do you fix the leak after you find it?

No. We locate and mark the leak; the plumber you choose repairs it. Leak repair and repiping are not on our service list.

Before You Call: Have These Ready in Las Vegas, NV

These let the visit start at the meter.

Call (702) 555-0100

We locate the leak; any plumber you choose repairs it.

  • Your meter test result, house valve open and closed
  • The LVVWD notice date or your last two bills
  • Photos of damp spots, stains or pooling water
  • Where your house shut-off valve is
  • Gate code and access to the meter box
Call now(702) 555-0100