Listens for the hiss of pressurized water escaping a pipe. We sweep the line and narrow the leak to a 12- to 18-inch zone. Sewerin and Gutermann units are our go-to for underground work.
Underground Leak Detection in Greer that finds the leak before you dig
Underground Leak Detection in Greer starts with listening, not digging. We use acoustic microphones and thermal cameras to trace water line leaks under your slab, driveway, or lawn, then we repair the pipe and test the line before we leave.
Serving Greer and nearby areas.
How big is the leak job?
Multiple zones
Several suspect areas or a line under concrete.
- 1. Single spot One line, one leak, easy access from the yard.
- 2. Multiple zones Several suspect areas or a line under concrete.
- 3. Full system Long runs, multiple lines, or slab access. Planned in writing first.
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- 5Services from one local team
- 2Areas served around Greer
- Listen firstAcoustic scan before any digging
- ConfirmCamera and pressure test before repair
What our Underground Leak Detection service includes
Every detection call includes a full survey, instrument scan, leak confirmation, and a written summary of findings.
Work order
Underground Leak Detection- Full property survey: We walk the property, shut off fixtures, and watch the meter to confirm a live leak. We map the pipe route from the meter to the house and note any irrigation or pool lines that could be the source.
- Acoustic and thermal scan: We pressurize the line and sweep it with an acoustic microphone and thermal imaging camera. This narrows the leak to a 12- to 18-inch zone, which keeps excavation small and your landscaping intact.
- Leak confirmation and marking: A pipe inspection camera or tracer gas detector confirms the exact break. We mark the spot with paint and flagging and show you the readings so you see the evidence before we quote any repair.
- Written findings summary: You get a written record of the line material, depth, leak location, and repair recommendation. That document is useful for insurance, resale, or the next plumber who works on the system.
- Repair and pressure retest: If you approve the repair, we excavate, replace the failed section with new pipe and fittings, and re-pressurize the line with a pressure testing gauge. We hold the pressure to confirm zero drop before we backfill.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We survey the property, scan the line with acoustic and thermal tools, mark the leak, and give you a written findings summary.
Underground Leak Detection at homes
We find hidden water line leaks under Greer yards, slabs, and driveways.
High water bill
Meter spins with every fixture off.
Soggy yard spot
Wet patch that never dries.
Slab leak
Cracks and sticking doors from water under the foundation.
Pool line leak
Pool losing water every day.
Underground Leak Detection at businesses
We trace underground lines at commercial properties with minimal disruption to operations.
Rental properties
Documented repairs for property files.
Irrigation systems
Main line and zone valve leaks.
Multi-unit buildings
Supply line leaks between units.
Underground Leak Detection in Greer: what it is and why it matters
Finding an underground leak with instruments costs a fraction of what you save by not trenching the whole yard. We measure, we confirm, and we show you the evidence before we dig.
Underground Leak Detection in Greer is the process of finding water line leaks below grade without tearing up your whole yard. We pressurize the line, listen with an acoustic leak detection microphone, scan with a thermal imaging camera, and confirm the break with a pipe inspection camera. That tells us exactly where the pipe failed, whether it is copper pipe, PEX tubing, or PVC pipe, and how much soil has shifted around it.
Greer sits on clay-heavy soil that swells when it rains and shrinks in summer drought. That movement cracks pipe fittings and opens joints, especially on older homes near Downtown Greer with original copper lines. A high water bill or a wet patch that never dries is your first clue. If you need underground leak detection Greer SC near me, we can be on site the same day.
- What it is
- Finding hidden water line leaks below grade without tearing up the yard.
- When it helps
- High water bill, soggy spot, or running water sound with fixtures off.
- What you get
- Confirmed leak location, written findings, and a repair price before we dig.
What to expect when we come out
Five steps, no mystery. Most residential jobs are diagnosed in one visit and repaired the same day or the next.
Tools and methods we use to find leaks
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
Shows temperature differences where water is pooling under soil or concrete. It is the fastest way to map a slab leak or a yard leak before we confirm with acoustics.
Pressurizes the line and holds it to confirm there is a live leak and, after repair, that the leak has stopped. We use Fluke and RIDGID gauges on every job.
Injects a safe gas mixture into the line and sniffs for it at the surface. It is the most precise method for hard-to-find leaks under driveways or patios.
Runs inside the pipe to show the exact break, corrosion, or root intrusion. It confirms what the acoustic and thermal readings suggest before we dig.
When to call for Underground Leak Detection
Your water bill doubled and the meter spins with every fixture off.
We survey the property, pressurize the line, and sweep it with acoustic and thermal tools.
HomesYou have a soggy spot in the yard that has been wet for weeks.
We use a thermal imaging camera to map where water is pooling, then confirm the break with a pipe inspection camera.
HomesYou manage a rental property and the tenant reports a high water bill.
We coordinate access with the tenant, run the full detection survey, and document everything with photos and a written summary.
BusinessesYour pool is losing more than a quarter inch of water a day.
We pressure test the pool supply line and use dye testing on the shell and equipment pad.
Homes
How Underground Leak Detection runs in Greer
Greer sits on clay soil that swells after rain and shrinks in drought. That movement cracks pipe fittings and opens joints, especially on older homes near Downtown Greer with original copper lines.
Downtown Greer
Older homes with original copper lines and mature trees. Root intrusion is common here, and we often find leaks where roots have cracked a fitting near the foundation.
Greer Station
A mix of renovated homes and newer construction. We see slab leaks in the older stock and irrigation line failures in the newer builds.
Highway 14 corridor
Larger lots with long water line runs from the meter to the house. Longer runs mean more pipe to scan, but our acoustic equipment handles 200-foot runs without issue.
- Downtown Greer
- Greer Station
- Highway 14 corridor
- Gap Creek area
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoHigh water bill traced to a yard line
Before: The yard looked dry, but the meter spun with every fixture off.
After: We surveyed the property, pressurized the line, and swept it with an acoustic microphone. The leak was a cracked fitting 40 feet from the meter.
Soggy yard spot from a slab leak
Before: A family near Greer Station had a wet patch in the yard that never dried. They also noticed a new crack in the drywall and a door that stuck. A plumber told them it was probably irrigation and to wait. It got worse over six weeks.
After: Our thermal camera showed a slab leak running under the driveway. We confirmed it with a pipe inspection camera, cut a 2-foot section of concrete, and replaced the failed copper pipe. The wet spot dried within a week and the door stopped sticking.
Pool losing water every day
Before: A pool owner in the 29650 ZIP was adding water every other day. The pool lost about half an inch daily, and the pump was cycling more than usual. A pool store told them the shell was leaking and quoted a full drain and resurface.
After: We pressure tested the underground supply line and found a break under the deck. We repaired the line without draining the pool. The water level held steady after the fix, and the pump returned to a normal cycle.
Underground leak problems we solve in Greer
Most calls start with a number that does not make sense: a water bill that doubled, a patch of grass that stays wet, or…
High water bill with no visible leak
Left alone, it also erodes soil under your foundation. We pressurize the line and listen with an acoustic microphone to find the hiss of escaping water.
Soggy patch in the yard that never dries
Standing water kills grass, attracts mosquitoes, and signals a broken water or irrigation line.
Sound of running water when everything is off
That sound usually means a pressurized line has failed and water is moving through soil.
Foundation cracks and sticking doors
Water running under a slab softens soil and causes foundation movement.
Why Greer homeowners call us first
Finding the leak is the hard part.
Stop the water loss
We locate it, repair it, and re-pressure the line to confirm the loss has stopped before we pack up.
Protect your foundation
Water running under a slab softens soil and causes foundation leak symptoms like new cracks in drywall and sticking doors.
Save your landscaping
We mark the leak zone with dye and acoustic readings, then dig one small access hole instead of trenching the whole yard.
Fix it right the first time
We pressure test with a gauge, verify the repair with a moisture meter, and document the line depth and material.
What Underground Leak Detection costs in Greer
We give you the repair price before we dig.
Included
Quoted after a first look
- Full property survey
- Acoustic and thermal scan
- Leak confirmation and marking
- Written findings summary
What changes the scope
Quoted after a first look
- Line length and depth
- Pipe material
- Surface type
- Number of suspect zones
What you receive on the job
Clear records you can keep and share.
Findings summary
Written record of line material, depth, and leak location.
Marked leak zone
Paint and flagging at the confirmed leak spot.
Pressure test record
Before and after readings showing the leak has stopped.
Local experience you can put to work
We work on copper, PEX, and PVC systems daily, and we keep Fluke and RIDGID meters on every truck.
Meter dial
We watch it with every fixture off. If it spins, there is a live leak.
Acoustic reading
The microphone picks up the hiss of escaping water and narrows the zone.
Thermal image
The camera shows temperature differences where water is pooling under soil.
Do we cover your part of Greer?
Type your ZIP code or town. If you are not listed, call and ask.
Greer ZIP codes
- 29651
- 29650
- 29652
Towns we serve.
Based in Greer and covering the places around it. Pick one for local details.
What Greer customers say
Greer Leak Detection Pros came out, listened with their equipment, and marked a spot in the front yard about the size of a dinner plate. They dug one hole, replaced a cracked fitting, and retested the line. Bill is back to normal. They showed me the readings before they started digging.
I had a soggy spot in the yard for weeks and could not figure out why. They used a thermal camera and found a slab leak running under the driveway. Repaired it in one day with minimal concrete cutting. They also checked the rest of the line and gave me a written record of the pipe depth. Straightforward guys.
We manage several rentals in the 29650 ZIP and had a tenant with a high water bill. Greer Leak Detection Pros traced it to an underground irrigation line in under two hours. They repaired it, retested, and sent photos of the whole job. I did not have to chase them for documentation. They are on my call list now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers for the first few minutes. The team can cover the rest.
Still have a question?
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right next step.
+18644286579A simple yard line takes about two hours. A slab leak with multiple suspect zones can run four hours. The detection fee is separate from the repair, and we give you the repair price before we dig.
Start at the meter. Shut off every fixture and watch the dial. If it still spins, you have a live leak. Then look for a soggy patch, a greener strip of grass, or the sound of running water near the foundation. If you cannot narrow it down, call us. Our acoustic and thermal tools find what eyes and ears miss.
Yes. We repair main water lines, irrigation lines, and pool supply lines that run under Greer yards. We excavate only the marked zone, replace the failed section with new pipe and fittings, and re-pressure the line to confirm the leak has stopped. Most yard line repairs are done in one day.
Clay soil movement is the big one. It swells after rain and shrinks in drought, which cracks fittings and pulls joints apart. Root intrusion from mature oaks and pines is second. Old copper pipe with decades of corrosion is third. We see all three across Greenville County, especially on homes built before 1990.
Related Services
Other services from the same team.
- Plumbing Leak DetectionDripping supply lines, failing fittings and pinhole leaks in copper pipe waste water and grow mold behind cabinets.
- Water Leak DetectionWe trace water line leaks and high water bills using acoustic microphones, moisture meters and pressure testing.
- Pool Leak DetectionLosing an inch of water a day usually means a pool leak, not evaporation.
Get Underground Leak Detection in Greer before the damage spreads
+18644286579A hidden leak gets worse every day. We find it with instruments, show you the evidence, and repair it with a written record of the work.
Call Greer Leak Detection Pros
Call +1 864-428-6579 and tell us what you are seeing: a high water bill, a warm floor, a soggy yard, a running meter. You get a written price before we start and a line test before we leave.