07

Oct

In this picture you can see that plastic piping goes into the slab. The new plastic or pex plumbing is very strong. But if someone compromises the pipe with something sharp like a screw or nail. In this case we can inject an inert gas into the system and then locate where that gas comes…

01

Oct

Leak Masters specializes in slab leaks. These are leaks in the concrete. In this picture we detect a broken cold water line that was under a commercial building. In the picture you can see the cold temp around 39 degrees, and then the hot temperature around it. We can determine exactly where the break is…

24

Sep

Leak Masters was hired to do a leak detection on a large 300,000 square foot building. This picture shows the main header line for the potable water coming in thru the building back wall with a large main valve and double check valve connected to it so that a cross connection would not happen and…

29

Aug

Water is a precious resource. We all need to do our part to use less of it. Seattle is a rainy place, but water still can be in short supply. If your water bill seems higher than normal, Leak Masters can perform a leak detection analysis to determine how much water you are using and…

21

Aug

If your water bill seems higher than usual, there are simple steps you can take to determine if you have a water line leak. 1. Locate your water meter. If you’re uncertain of where to find it, contact the water department. 2. Shut off the main valve. To be sure, flush the toilet or turn…

13

Jul

Ground penetrating radar (also known as GPR, because it is easier to say 5 times fast) is a useful tool for surveying and analyzing underground items. GPR is often used for archeological projects because of its ability to accurately identify soil types and underground objects– including shape and depth– of any material without disturbing the…