BC Leak Detection Case Studies: Real Investigations
Real BC leak detection case studies showing how professional detection identified hidden water sources and saved money.
Case studies demonstrate the value of professional detection. Names changed to protect privacy.
Case Study 1: $40,000 Strata Mystery. A Burnaby 60-unit building lost 50,000 litres monthly. $30,000 spent on exploratory excavation without finding the leak. Our acoustic noise loggers identified a leak on a buried fire suppression line 3 metres below the parkade slab. Repair: $2,500. Annual water savings: 600,000 litres.
Case Study 2: Condo Inter-Unit Dispute. A Vancouver high-rise had an inter-unit leak from floor 15 to 14. Our tracer gas testing found the leak was from a 15th floor ensuite bathroom supply line — common property. However, the owner's unauthorized renovation modification caused the failure. The strata recovered the $25,000 deductible.
Case Study 3: The $19,000 Water Bill. A North Vancouver homeowner's bill jumped from $200 to $1,800/month. Three plumbers could not find the leak. We used ground microphones to detect a leak at a fitting 1.8 metres deep on the service line. The municipality provided 50% leak adjustment. Savings: $19,000/year.
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