Rising water bill, a stain on your plaster ceiling, or the sound of running water you can't explain? Our non-invasive leak detection pinpoints the exact source — no unnecessary demolition to historic Albany walls.
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In Albany's historic rowhouses, hidden leaks often hide behind original plaster-and-lath walls or emerge after a pipe freezes and cracks without fully bursting. Rather than guessing or cutting into historic plaster to search, our technicians use acoustic listening equipment, thermal imaging, and moisture meters to pinpoint the exact source of the leak first.
This non-invasive approach means less damage to your property's historic details and a faster, more accurate repair. Once the leak is located, we'll walk you through exactly what repair is needed and provide a flat-rate quote before any work begins.
From plaster wall stains to post-freeze pipe cracks, we locate the source accurately.
Pinpointed behind original plaster-and-lath walls without unnecessary demolition.
Small cracks left behind after a pipe freezes and thaws without fully bursting.
Slow leaks around toilets, water heaters, and washing machine connections.
Traced back to the actual source, which is often not directly above the stain.
Foundation-level leaks common in Albany's older rowhouses and single-family homes.
Located at fittings and joints in older buildings where leaks most commonly begin.
Fast, accurate leak detection across every Albany neighborhood.
These signs often mean there's a leak somewhere you can't see.
Unexplained increase in your water bill — even with no change in usage habits.
Damp spots or stains on plaster walls, ceilings, or flooring that appear without an obvious cause.
The sound of running water when no fixtures are in use.
Musty odors or mold growth, which often develops around hidden moisture.
A pipe recently froze — even if it didn't burst, it may have cracked and started a slow leak.
Non-invasive methods that find the leak before we ever pick up a tool to open a wall.
Sensitive equipment detects the sound of water escaping from pipes, even behind plaster walls.
Identifies temperature differences caused by moisture, revealing leaks without any invasive testing.
Precise moisture meters trace water intrusion back to its exact source.
We find the leak first, so repairs are targeted and your home's historic details stay protected.
We locate the leak before opening any walls or floors.
Flat-rate quotes for detection and any follow-up repair.
Careful with the original plaster and lath walls common in Albany homes.
Fully licensed in New York State, insured for your protection.
"A pipe froze last winter and we found a stain months later. They found the small crack in our Center Square rowhouse without tearing up the plaster."
"Our water bill doubled with no explanation. They found a slow leak in our Pine Hills basement in under an hour."
"Heard water running behind a wall in our Delaware Avenue home for weeks. Their equipment found it exactly, and the repair was minimal."
We use non-invasive tools like acoustic listening devices, thermal imaging, and moisture meters to pinpoint the leak's exact location before any cutting begins, which matters especially in historic plaster-and-lath walls.
Yes, a pipe that freezes and thaws without fully bursting can develop a small crack that leaks slowly, which is a common cause of hidden leaks we find in Albany during and after cold snaps.
Yes, moisture behind plaster can cause it to crack or crumble over time, which is why early, non-invasive detection is especially valuable in Albany's historic housing stock.
We provide a flat-rate quote for the leak detection visit, and a separate quote for any repair work once the leak is located.