Professional Leak Detection for Pacifica Homes & HOAs — Clean, Precise, Code‑Compliant

In Pacifica, small leaks rarely stay small. A pinhole in a copper line can soak drywall, warp flooring, and
invite mold long before a puddle appears. Our licensed team uses non‑invasive diagnostics to find the source
quickly and repair it cleanly.

Townhomes and condos with shared walls need clean, low‑impact detection techniques.

Older bungalows and mid‑century homes benefit from proactive valve and supply line upgrades.

Five clues you may have a hidden leak:

1. Stains on ceilings or bubbling paint along walls.

2. Hissing sounds behind walls or near fixtures when water is off.

3. Soft drywall, swollen baseboards, or warped flooring.

4. Water meter movement even when all fixtures are closed.

5. Warm spots on floors or damp carpet over slab areas.

Why leaks happen:

- Slab movement and soil conditions stressing buried pipes.

- Worn angle stops, supply lines, and toilet fill valves.

- Improperly crimped PEX fittings or degraded rubber washers.

- Old galvanized piping rusting from the inside out.

Our step‑by‑step approach:

Step 1: Confirm with pressure testing or tracer gas for small, silent leaks.

Step 2: Isolate lines to narrow the suspect branch without opening walls.

Step 3: Acoustic listen and thermal scan to triangulate the leak position.

Step 4: Restore finishes neatly and verify with a final pressure test.

Step 5: Open a small access point and make a clean, permanent repair.

Prevention plan for peace of mind:

- Know where your main shut‑off is and make sure it turns easily.

- Replace old angle stops and braided supplies proactively.

- Keep water pressure in spec with a functional pressure‑reducing valve (PRV).

- Install leak alarms under sinks, behind washers, and near water heaters.

Recent job in Pacifica: Repeated meter movement with fixtures off pointed to a pinhole behind the laundry. A
small access panel let us repair the copper and install new shut‑offs, saving the client from tearing out a
full wall.

Expect tidy work, labeled shut‑offs, and a walkthrough before we leave. If you’re seeing signs of a leak in
Pacifica, acting early prevents bigger repairs later.