TL;DR: Leak detection in Utah County finds hidden water leaks — slab, wall, yard, or fixture — using acoustic gear, pressure testing, and thermal imaging before anything is opened up. Detection visits typically run $200–$500 based on industry estimates; repairs are quoted from what we find. Call 801-874-8479.
How do you know you have a hidden leak?
A hidden leak announces itself indirectly: a water bill that climbs without reason, the meter spinning with every fixture off, warm spots on a slab floor, damp baseboards, musty odor, or the hiss of running water in quiet walls. Any one sign justifies a check — Utah County’s mineral-heavy water also scales and pits older galvanized lines from the inside until they pinhole.
How does professional leak detection work?
Leak detection is non-destructive first: pressure-isolating sections of pipe to confirm loss, acoustic listening gear to place the sound, and thermal imaging to map moisture spread. The goal is to open one precise hole instead of exploratory demolition. Slab leaks — supply lines leaking under concrete — are the classic case where one marked square foot of concrete beats a trenched living room.
What does leak repair cost in Utah County?
Industry estimates: simple accessible repairs run $150–$400, in-wall repairs $300–$800, and slab leak repairs $1,200–$4,000 depending on access and rerouting. Recurring pinholes in old galvanized pipe usually argue for repiping rather than chasing the next leak. Related: 24/7 emergency service for active flooding, and water line repair for leaks between meter and house.
Expert-reviewed by Utah Service Pros. Last updated June 2026.