Acoustic Listening Survey in Vancouver, BC
Using ground microphones and listening discs to detect the sound of water escaping from pressurized pipes through soil, concrete, and building materials.
Acoustic listening is the most common method for locating underground and concealed leaks. Water escaping from a pressurized pipe generates a characteristic sound that travels through pipe walls and the surrounding medium. Using sensitive ground microphones mounted on tripods or handheld probes, our technicians walk systematic grid patterns over suspected pipe routes, listening through noise-cancelling headphones for the leak signature. Different pipe materials and soil conditions produce distinct acoustic signatures that experienced technicians can interpret. This method provides immediate feedback during the survey, allowing technicians to zero in on the leak location in real-time.
Our technicians are experienced in applying Acoustic Listening Survey in Vancouver and across the Metro Vancouver region. We have the equipment, training, and local knowledge to deploy this method effectively for your specific situation.
Applications in Vancouver
- Underground water main and service line leak location
- Slab leak detection in concrete foundations
- Plumbing leak tracing within wall chases