A water bill that jumped 30% with no change in usage. A ceiling stain that keeps reappearing after patches. A soft spot in the flooring with no visible source. These are signs of a hidden leak that's been running long enough to cause structural damage — and every day it runs is money lost and damage accumulating. Masters Plumbing Service uses acoustic ground microphones, thermal imaging cameras, and precision pressure testing in Devine, TX to locate leaks without speculative demolition.
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A pressure test tells us a leak exists and how much water is escaping. Detection equipment tells us precisely where.
Acoustic detection is most effective on metal pipe (copper, cast iron) under slab or in concrete — materials that conduct sound efficiently. It works in quiet environments and requires shutting off the house briefly to establish a clean acoustic baseline.
Thermal imaging is particularly effective inside insulated wall cavities and for finding the extent of moisture spread beyond the immediate leak point. It tells us not just where the pipe is failing but how far the moisture has already traveled.
We isolate the supply system, pressurize it to operating pressure, and monitor pressure over a timed hold period. Any pressure drop confirms active water loss from the supply side. By isolating zones — hot side vs. cold side, section by section — we narrow down which branch of the supply system is leaking before the detection phase begins.
For leaks that don't produce sufficient acoustic signature — very slow leaks, polyethylene pipe, or leaks deep under concrete — we can introduce a nitrogen/hydrogen tracer gas mixture into the isolated pipe and use a calibrated gas detector at the surface to find where the gas escapes. The detection sensitivity can locate leaks that produce no discernible pressure drop during a standard timed test.
Our detection service covers the full property, not just the obvious locations.
Confirmed slab leak location is documented with a marked point on the floor and provided to you in the written detection report, with coordinates relative to fixed reference points for the repair crew.
Wall and ceiling leaks are often traced by following a visible stain to its apparent high point — but the visible damage can be several feet from the actual pipe failure due to how water travels down framing members. Thermal imaging reveals the wet zone accurately, and acoustic equipment confirms the pipe location within the wall cavity.
We mark the ground above the detected leak location so the repair crew opens only the section they need to.
Irrigation system leaks in main supply lines and lateral runs are found by isolating zones with the irrigation controller and pressure-testing each zone individually. Zone by zone testing narrows the failure to the smallest possible section.
Commercial water loss from undetected leaks often shows up as elevated utility bills for months before physical evidence appears. We can assess a commercial building's plumbing system for suspected leaks at the property owner's or property manager's request.
We format detection reports specifically for insurance submission and can provide documentation on our detection equipment and methodology to claims adjusters on request.
Here's exactly how a Masters Plumbing Service leak detection call plays out.
This step confirms we're looking for a real leak rather than meter error or a normal appliance cycling.
We isolate the supply system into zones — hot side, cold side, and if possible, individual branches — and pressure-test each zone to determine which branch is losing water. This narrows the area of active search significantly before detection equipment is deployed.
We document findings with thermal images and note detection readings at multiple grid points to triangulate the strongest signal.
Insurance claims: the report is formatted to support a claim for water damage from a concealed leak. We can provide supplemental documentation on request.

High-efficiency home with a leak that defied normal detection. Water loss was slow — about 1.5 gallons per hour. The tech used tracer gas after pressure testing confirmed the loss but acoustic detection couldn't localize it clearly. Gas detection found the escape at a micro-fitting under the slab in the utility corridor. Impressive work.
Our insurance company required professional leak detection documentation before approving the claim. Masters Plumbing Service's written report with pressure test data and thermal imagery was exactly what the adjuster needed. Claim approved. The detection cost was covered as part of the claim.
Pool was losing 2 inches of water per day — more than evaporation could explain. Masters Plumbing Service pressure-tested the plumbing circuit, isolated the issue to the return line, and ran acoustic detection along the line path to find the failure at a union fitting under the decking. Repair required pulling one deck board instead of the exploratory digging another company had proposed. Excellent, focused work.

Masters Plumbing Service provides professional Leak Detection for residential and commercial properties throughout Devine and the surrounding Devine, TX service area. Detection appointments available most weekdays and Saturdays.

Masters Plumbing Service's detection team finds hidden leaks in Devine homes and commercial properties using equipment that eliminates guesswork. The detection appointment pays for itself the moment it prevents one unnecessary wall opening.
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