A hidden supply-line leak in a Sacramento home can waste thousands of gallons a month before it ever shows a stain. We find it non-invasively. Acoustic sensors trace the leak's sound, thermal imaging confirms it, and mark the exact spot, so your plumber opens one small area instead of hunting through walls.
Signs of a hidden water leak
- Water bill rising with no change in usage
- The meter spinning with every fixture off
- Musty smells in walls or cabinets
- Warm spots on floors, or cold spots on walls
- The sound of running water when nothing is on
How we find it
We isolate your pressurized lines zone by zone, then listen with acoustic sensors sensitive enough to hear a pinhole leak through drywall and slab. Thermal imaging cross-checks the result. Most Sacramento homes are diagnosed in one to two hours, and you get a marked location plus a written report of what we found.
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What it costs in Sacramento
A water leak detection visit in Sacramento typically runs $250–$450. Same as our Citrus Heights pricing. What moves the number: property size, number of plumbing zones, and access to the meter and fixtures. One hidden leak left running usually costs more in wasted water within a few months than the detection visit.
Sacramento housing stock: why leaks hide here
From pre-war homes in Curtis Park and Land Park to mid-century ranches in Arden-Arcade, much of Sacramento's plumbing is decades past its design life. Galvanized lines corrode from the inside, copper develops pinholes, and slab foundations conceal it all. If your home is 30-plus years old and the bill is climbing, a hidden leak is the first thing to rule out.
Where we provide it
We serve Sacramento neighborhoods including East Sacramento, Land Park, Curtis Park, Natomas, Arden-Arcade, Midtown, Pocket–Greenhaven, and Tahoe Park. Our home base. With ten dedicated neighborhood pages. Is Citrus Heights.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I have a hidden leak or just high usage?
Turn off every fixture, then watch your water meter for 15 minutes. If it moves, water is going somewhere. That is when you call us.
Will you have to break into my walls?
No. Detection is non-invasive; we mark the leak's location so only one small area is opened for the actual repair.
How long does a detection visit take?
Most single-family Sacramento homes take one to two hours.
Do you also fix the leak?
We specialize in finding it precisely. With the location marked, your plumber's repair is a short, targeted job instead of exploratory demolition.
Think you have a leak?
Call AquaTrace Leak Detection to describe what you are seeing in Sacramento and get a plan to find it.
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Last updated: October 25, 2026.