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Expert Leak Detection in Sebastopol, CA

Hidden water, gas and slab leak detection in Sebastopol, with crews from our Santa Rosa and Petaluma offices.

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Leak detection in Sebastopol is about tracing a pipe you cannot see, such as a buried service line, a line running out to a well or a pipe under a slab. If you are paying for water that never reaches a faucet, a hidden leak is the first thing to rule out.

We serve Sebastopol from our Santa Rosa and Petaluma offices. Our technician trained at the FAST factory in Southern Germany, and we use the FAST Aqua M300 to listen for leaks, detect tracer gas and locate pipes. That helps us find a leak along a long buried line without trenching the whole run.

We also test for gas leaks and look for leaks in slabs with radiant heating. Once we locate the problem, we explain what we found and what repair makes sense. If you smell gas, leave the home and call your gas utility or 911 first, then call us. More on our Leak Detection Services page.

The Equipment and Training Behind Our Work

Good leak detection depends on the tool and the person using it. Our technician trained in person on the FAST Aqua M300.

  • The FAST Aqua M300 combines an acoustic geophone, a tracer gas detector and a pipe locator
  • Training in person at the FAST factory in Southern Germany
  • A licensed and insured California contractor, license #501853, family owned since 1986
  • Repairs available from the same company once the leak is found
  • Senior and veteran discounts of $50 off any repair

Signs You Need Leak Detection

  • A well pump that cycles more than it used to
  • Water use that climbs with no clear reason
  • Damp drywall, a stained ceiling or a musty smell
  • A warm spot on a slab floor
  • Running-water sounds when every fixture is off
  • Soggy ground along a buried service line
  • A rotten-egg or gas odor near the water heater, furnace or gas lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find a hidden leak on a buried service line?

We use acoustic listening equipment and pipe location to trace the line and hear where water is escaping. Tracer gas can confirm the spot. This lets us name a specific point along the run, so any digging stays focused there instead of following the entire line.

How much does leak detection cost?

It depends on what we are looking for and how the pipes are laid out, so we cannot quote a figure without hearing about your situation. Call us and describe the symptoms, and we will explain what comes next. Financing is available if a repair turns out to be larger.

What should I do if I smell gas in Sebastopol?

Get everyone out of the home right away and avoid sparks or flames. Call your gas utility and 911 from outside. Once the situation is safe, we can locate the leak in the piping and repair it before service is restored, which is work we handle.

How does slab leak detection work?

Plumbing and sometimes radiant heating pipes run beneath a concrete slab. We use acoustic listening equipment, thermal imaging and tracer gas to locate the leak from above, before anything is cut. Warm floor spots and running-water sounds are common clues.

Do you repair the leak after you find it?

Yes. We offer plumbing repair along with leak detection, so we can repair water, gas and slab leaks after we locate them. We will explain the options first. Seniors and veterans save $50 on any repair, and financing is available for larger work.

Our leak detection work in Sebastopol

In the last two years our technicians completed 12 leak detection jobs at Sebastopol homes, most recently in August 2026.

  • 12repair and diagnostic visits

Most of that work is in Sebastopol ZIP code 95472.

Counts are completed jobs from our own service records, updated October 2026.

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