23 questions, three sections: about us, our specialty, and where we work. If yours isn't here, phone or email us — both reach a real person.
No. We use non-invasive technology — thermal imaging, acoustic sensors, tracer gas and ground-penetrating radar. No drilling, cutting or demolition required in the vast majority of cases.
Many BC home and commercial policies cover detection costs when water damage is present. We provide detailed, photo-linked reports specifically formatted for insurance claim documentation.
Same-day response for active leak emergencies across Greater Vancouver. Scheduled appointments typically available within 24 hours.
Yes — and equally. Our certified technicians work for residential, commercial and government / institutional clients throughout Greater Vancouver. Same equipment, same reporting, same standard.
You still receive a comprehensive report confirming no active leak was detected on the date of inspection. This documentation is valuable for insurance, property sales and ongoing monitoring.
Yes. Pipe GPR is a sub-division of Leak.ca. Every service is delivered by the same certified Leak.ca team, with the same equipment and reporting standards.
Call 604-239-9934 or email info@Leak.ca. We don't use online quote forms — every project is scoped over a real conversation.
Yes — technicians hold professional certifications relevant to their disciplines, including thermography, acoustic leak correlation, ground-penetrating radar and pipe inspection.
Yes. We issue compliant invoices, carry the required commercial liability insurance, and produce documentation suitable for public-sector procurement and audit.
No. Our methods are non-invasive and we work alongside occupants. For commercial properties we often work after-hours to minimize disruption.
Depends on antenna frequency and soil. In dry granular soils we routinely reach 4-6 m with low-frequency antennas. In clay or wet ground, depth drops to 1-2 m. For concrete scanning, GPR sees the full slab thickness up to about 45 cm.
GPR detects the presence and depth of a buried line and produces a hyperbola signature. Material identification requires correlating with other data — EM tracing for metallic, sondes for plastic, or surface evidence.
Yes — that's actually what concrete scanning is for. We map rebar grids, post-tension cables and conduit before any saw cut. Heavy rebar density does limit depth penetration but rarely prevents a useful scan.
Single trench scans are 30 minutes to 2 hours on site. Whole-site mapping for capital projects can take a full day or more, depending on area and complexity.
Yes — GPR doesn't care about material conductivity, it responds to dielectric contrast. Plastic lines show up as long as there's a contrast with surrounding soil.
Frozen ground actually performs well for GPR — less moisture attenuation. Heavy rain or fully saturated soil reduces depth penetration. We schedule around conditions.
Yes — paint and pin flags per industry colour conventions, plus a referenced CAD/PDF deliverable with georeferenced positions for the project file.
Completely. The signal is low-power microwave radar, similar in output to a cell phone. No exposure concerns for occupants or pets.
Every community in Metro Vancouver: Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, Langley, Delta, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, White Rock, Tsawwassen, Anmore, Belcarra, Bowen Island, and Lions Bay. Each community has its own dedicated information page on this site.
Our service area is Greater Vancouver. For work elsewhere in BC, please contact our parent company at Leak.ca, which operates regional teams beyond Metro Vancouver.
Same-day mobilization with ferry-schedule coordination. We carry equipment that fits on standard vehicles, and most Bowen Island jobs complete within a single sailing window.
Within Greater Vancouver: no. We deliver to every postal code in the Metro Vancouver Regional District and the surrounding municipalities within our service area.
Yes — delta-soil construction in Richmond, Delta, and Pitt Meadows has its own moisture, slab, and drainage patterns we routinely investigate. The same applies for hillside areas like North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Anmore.
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