Boulder leak detection for homes, businesses & water systems

Find the Leak Before Boulder Repairs Begin

Independent leak detection for hidden plumbing, slab, underground water-line, irrigation, sewer-odor, commercial-system and water-intrusion problems throughout Boulder.

Start with evidence—not demolition. We narrow the most probable source before walls, floors, concrete or landscaping are unnecessarily disturbed.

Serving Boulder neighborhoods, commercial properties, HOAs, campuses and private water systems.

One diagnostic team

Built for more than one kind of leak

Boulder properties can involve building plumbing, buried utilities, shared systems and exterior water pathways. We determine which system should be tested before choosing the equipment.

Homes

Hidden plumbing & service lines

Commercial

Complex and shared systems

Municipal & HOA

Distribution networks

Smoke & Sewer

Odors, drains and vents

Water Intrusion

Roofs, walls and foundations

Boulder leak detection services

Professional Leak Detection for the Whole Property

From hidden plumbing leaks at home to water loss across commercial properties and shared systems, our services make it easy to identify the right investigation for the problem.

Residential Leak Detection

For unexplained water use, moisture or pressure loss in Boulder homes.

Commercial Leak Detection

For owners, facility teams and property managers who need answers before disruption spreads.

Municipal, HOA & Private Systems

For larger distribution networks where survey planning matters as much as the equipment.

Smoke Testing & Sewer Services

For sewer gas odors, concealed drain or vent defects and difficult sewer-system questions.

Water Intrusion & Building Leaks

For moisture that may be entering through the building envelope or traveling from an unknown source.

Local conditions matter

Leak Detection Built for Boulder’s Mix of Properties

Boulder properties present unique leak detection challenges. Historic homes may have aging piping, stone foundations, or multiple generations of remodeling. Student rentals and multifamily buildings often experience heavy fixture use and intermittent symptoms. Foothill and sloped properties can move water in unexpected ways, while downtown commercial buildings may contain tenant improvements, basements, and shared utility routes that make accurate diagnosis more complex.

Subsurface Leak Detection of Colorado is deeply rooted in the Boulder community. We have successfully completed countless residential investigations, small commercial projects, and major institutional assignments throughout the area. In 2025, our firm reached two significant milestones: completing a campus-wide water system survey for the University of Colorado Boulder in partnership with Martin/Martin Engineers and a major leak detection project at the IBM campus as a direct consultant. For both large-scale investigations, Subsurface Leak Detection of Colorado was the firm trusted to deliver the specialized expertise, equipment, and experience these complex properties required.

Today, we provide professional Boulder leak detection services for homeowners, landlords, property managers, HOAs, businesses, and large institutional facilities. Our team investigates hidden water loss, slab-leak symptoms, sewer odors, underground service-line problems, irrigation leaks, and complex utility-system concerns using diagnostic methods carefully selected for each building, property, and site.

Every investigation is tailored to the property. We review meter behavior, shutoffs, pressure, pipe material, layout, symptoms and access before selecting the testing method.

Boulder neighborhoods served

If your property is outside the city, view our Colorado service areas to find the nearest service location.

Local water-system context

Know Who Owns the Line—and What Comes After Repair

Before scheduling: Review the meter, available shutoffs, irrigation controls and any utility notice or consumption history.

Responsibility varies: Confirm the serving utility and the responsible line segment before authorizing repair.

After testing: We explain which system was evaluated, where the evidence points and what the repair contractor needs next.

Bring recent usage history, utility notices and prior repair information when available.

Evidence before excavation

How We Approach a Boulder Leak Investigation

Different symptoms require different tests. We narrow the system first, then apply the technology that can produce useful evidence under the actual conditions.

1. Define the Problem

Confirm the active symptom, review water use and separate plumbing, irrigation, sewer, exterior water and groundwater possibilities.

2. Isolate the System

Use shutoffs, valves, pressure behavior, plans and accessible connection points to reduce the area that needs testing.

3. Select the Method

Choose acoustic, correlation, tracer gas, thermal, moisture, EM, GPR, smoke or camera methods according to the system.

4. Mark the Evidence

Identify the strongest supported probable area or pathway and explain important limitations before repair begins.

5. Explain the Next Step

Communicate findings in practical terms and provide documentation when the owner, manager, contractor or insurer needs it.

6. Keep Repair Independent

Our diagnostic role is separate from selling the repair scope, helping the owner choose the appropriate qualified contractor.

Questions Boulder customers ask

Boulder Leak Detection FAQ

Clear answers help homeowners, property managers and facility teams choose the right next step.

Do you provide leak detection throughout Boulder County?

Yes. Subsurface Leak Detection of Colorado serves residential, commercial, HOA, municipal, and institutional properties throughout Boulder County. Our service area includes Boulder, Longmont, Louisville, Lafayette, Erie, Superior, Lyons, Nederland, Niwot, Gunbarrel, and surrounding foothill communities. We investigate hidden plumbing leaks, underground water-line leaks, sewer and odor concerns, irrigation leaks, and other unexplained sources of water loss.

Can you locate hidden water leaks in Boulder homes without unnecessary damage?

In many cases, yes. Subsurface Leak Detection of Colorado uses non-invasive diagnostic methods such as acoustic testing, tracer gas, thermal imaging, pressure testing, moisture mapping, line tracing, and leak correlation. These methods help narrow the suspected leak location before demolition or excavation begins. Our Boulder leak detection services are suitable for historic homes, finished basements, multifamily properties, commercial buildings, and homes throughout Boulder’s foothill neighborhoods.

How do you determine whether water intrusion is from plumbing, irrigation, drainage, or groundwater?

Boulder properties can experience water intrusion from several sources, including leaking plumbing lines, irrigation systems, roof drainage, sloped lots, seasonal groundwater, and foundation or building-envelope defects. We evaluate meter activity, pressure loss, moisture patterns, system operation, weather conditions, and the timing of the symptoms. Targeted isolation and diagnostic testing help determine which system is responsible before the property owner begins repairs.

Do you provide leak detection for older and historic properties in Boulder?

Yes. We regularly investigate leaks in older and historic Boulder homes and commercial buildings. These properties may contain aging water lines, stone foundations, undocumented plumbing repairs, abandoned piping, additions, or concealed utility routes that do not follow modern construction practices. Our Boulder leak detection process may include system isolation, utility tracing, acoustic testing, tracer gas, thermal imaging, and moisture mapping to identify the most likely source while limiting unnecessary disturbance.

Boulder diagnostics before repair

Get Answers Before the Property Is Opened Up

Tell us what you are seeing, where the property is located and which systems can be operated or isolated. We will help determine the right next step.