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Leak Detection Services in San Rafael, CA

Hidden plumbing leaks can cause costly damage before they're ever visible. Since 1986, John Owens Services has helped San Rafael homeowners accurately locate slab, water, gas, and irrigation leaks using professional diagnostic equipment and honest recommendations.

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Hidden plumbing leaks don’t always leave obvious signs. Water can escape beneath concrete slabs, inside walls, below crawlspaces, or underground while slowly damaging your home and increasing your water bill.

John Owens Services provides professional leak detection throughout San Rafael using advanced diagnostic equipment to accurately locate hidden leaks while minimizing unnecessary demolition. Once we’ve identified the source, we’ll explain what we found and review the repair options that make the most sense for your home.

San Rafael features everything from historic homes to newer construction, each with its own plumbing challenges. Whether you’re dealing with a slab leak, underground water line leak, irrigation leak, or hidden pipe leak, our experienced plumbers can help identify the problem before repairs begin.

If repairs are needed after the leak is located, we also provide Plumbing Repair, Water Heater Repair, and Drain & Sewer Services throughout San Rafael.

Why San Rafael Homeowners Choose John Owens Services

For nearly four decades, we’ve earned the trust of homeowners throughout Marin County by providing careful diagnostics and straightforward recommendations. The John Owens Way is simple: maintain plumbing systems whenever possible, repair when needed, and recommend replacement only when it’s truly the best long-term solution.

  • FAST Aqua M300 professional leak-detection system, a 3-in-1 acoustic geophone, hydrogen tracer-gas detector, and pipe locator, the same premium tool water-utility crews and municipal contractors trust
  • Our technician trained in person at the FAST factory in Southern Germany, and the M300 carries 256 adjustable noise filters plus Pyramid Mode to cut through street traffic and background noise
  • More than 30 years operating professional leak-detection equipment, and a family business licensed (CA #501853) and bonded since 1986
  • Marin-based crews who know San Rafael housing, from Terra Linda slab tracts and Eichler-era plumbing to Gerstle Park Victorians
  • Non-invasive detection that pinpoints the exact spot first, so any repair stays small and targeted instead of guesswork demolition
  • A 4.9-star Google rating from Marin and Sonoma neighbors, with upfront flat-rate pricing and a written diagnosis before any work begins

Signs You May Need Professional Leak Detection

  • Unexpected increase in your water bill
  • Water meter continues running when fixtures are off
  • Warm spots on floors
  • Wet drywall or ceiling stains
  • Musty odors or mold growth
  • Low water pressure
  • Running water sounds inside walls
  • Wet or soggy areas in the yard
  • Moisture around the foundation
  • You suspect a hidden gas leak

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of leaks do you detect?

We locate slab leaks, underground water line leaks, gas leaks, irrigation leaks, radiant heating leaks, and many other hidden plumbing leaks.

Will my walls or floors need to be opened?

Our goal is to accurately locate the leak before any demolition begins. Once the source is confirmed, we’ll explain exactly what access is needed for the repair.

Can you repair the leak after you find it?

Yes. Once we’ve identified the leak, our licensed plumbers can recommend and perform many plumbing repairs.

Do you work on older homes in San Rafael?

Yes. We regularly work on both older and newer homes throughout San Rafael and understand the different plumbing systems found in each.

What should I do if I smell natural gas?

Leave the area immediately, avoid flames or sparks, and contact your gas utility. After the area has been made safe, we can inspect your gas piping.

Do you have experience with Eichler homes?

Yes. Our team has extensive experience diagnosing plumbing and radiant heating systems in Eichler homes throughout Marin County.

Proudly Serving Marin & Sonoma

From the Marin coast to Sonoma wine country, we bring honest plumbing, heating & cooling to homeowners across both counties — based locally since 1986.

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Serving Marin & Sonoma Counties

Good plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems are vital in every North California home. John Owens Services, Inc. is proud to be the expert plumbing company you can count on