Irrigation Main & Lateral Leak Detection Across BC
Stop hidden irrigation leaks that waste water and inflate your bills
About This Service
Buried irrigation mainlines and laterals leak silently underground, wasting enormous amounts of water and saturating the soil before a surface symptom appears. We isolate irrigation zones, pressure-test the mainline and laterals, and use ground microphones and tracer gas to pinpoint breaks in any pipe material — from large copper mains to small-diameter PEX laterals — on residential, strata and commercial irrigation systems.
Signs You May Have This Leak
Detection Process
- 1
We run each zone and note pressure and flow anomalies.
- 2
We isolate and pressure-test the main and each lateral to confirm the leak zone.
- 3
Ground microphones sweep the leaking zone or main to find the loudest signal.
- 4
For PEX or small-diameter laterals where acoustic signal is weak, tracer gas is introduced.
- 5
We mark the surface and estimate depth for a small, targeted repair.
What You Receive
- Identified leaking zone or mainline section
- Located leak position on the surface
- Pressure test results by zone
- Depth estimate for repair crew
- System observations and repair recommendation
Irrigation Main & Lateral Leak Detection — BC Locations
Available across all of British Columbia.
Underground Leak Detection by BC City
Frequently asked questions
Can you find a leak in a small-diameter PEX lateral?
Yes. Tracer gas is introduced into the isolated lateral; it rises through the soil and is detected at the surface with a hydrogen probe, even on small-diameter plastic tubing.
Is it worth detecting an irrigation leak vs. just replacing the system?
On acreages and commercial properties, mainline leaks can be very expensive to replace. Precise location means a targeted repair that costs a fraction of full replacement.
Can you inspect the backflow preventer and manifold as well?
Yes — we check manifold valves, backflow preventers and control wiring for leaks and failures as part of the system assessment.
Locate Your Irrigation Lines Leak Before You Dig
Precise underground leak detection across BC. LeakInspections.ca — a division of Anyleak.ca, serving British Columbia since 1999.