Leak Detection in Lake Stevens, WA
Water bill spiked, or hear water running with everything off? We pinpoint the leak — slab, wall, or yard — then quote the repair flat.
Leak detection visit flat rate: Call for today's flat rate
Open daily 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Emergency line around the clock
We work here. We know the houses, the water, and the roads.
You hear the full price before we start. It doesn't change mid-job.
No work starts until you say yes to the number.
Find it before it finds your floors
The worst leaks are the ones you can't see. A pinhole in a copper line under the slab, a supply line weeping inside a wall — by the time there's a stain, the damage has been growing for weeks. Around the Ebey Slough area and the lakefront neighborhoods, older copper and shifting soils keep us busy with exactly this. We don't guess and cut holes hoping. We pressure-test, listen with acoustic equipment, and scan with thermal imaging to triangulate the leak to a small area — then we show you what we found before anything gets opened up. Detection and repair are quoted separately, both flat, both approved by you first. Most detections take an hour or two, and you'll see the evidence yourself before anything gets opened up.
How it works
- Symptoms and a meter test.Bill spike? Sounds? We start by confirming water is actually moving with everything off.
- We pinpoint it.Acoustic listening, thermal imaging, and moisture meters triangulate the leak.
- We show you.You see the evidence before we cut anything open. No blind holes.
- Flat repair quote.The repair price, quoted before work starts — separate from detection.
- Repair and pressure test.Fixed, tested, and verified dry before we leave.
Pricing
Flat rates, quoted before work begins. Here's the range of what we do on this kind of job:
| Job | Flat rate | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic leak detection | Call for today's flat rate | Slab vs. wall vs. yard; size of the area to search |
| Slab leak pinpointing | Call for today's flat rate | Flooring type, depth, access |
| Leak repair (once located) | Call for today's flat rate | Location, pipe material, opening size and patching |
Rates are flat and quoted before work begins. No overtime fees, no surprise add-ons.
Signs you need this
- A water bill that jumped for no reason
- The sound of running water with every tap off
- A warm spot on the floor
- Musty smells that weren't there before
- Your water meter spinning with everything off
- A soggy patch in the yard that never dries
Where we work
EBY Plumbing serves Lake Stevens and nearby neighborhoods:
- Frontier Village
- Hartford
- Machias
- Lake Cassidy
- downtown Lake Stevens
- the east and west shores of the lake
- the Ebey Slough area
Just outside these areas? Call anyway. We'll tell you straight whether we can get to you.
Common questions
How do you find a leak you can't see?
We combine methods: acoustic listening gear hears water moving through pipe, thermal cameras spot temperature differences, and moisture meters confirm it. Triangulated together, they pinpoint the spot.
Will you have to tear up my floor?
Pinpointing keeps the opening small. We show you the location and the plan before cutting anything — and the patching scope is in the quote.
Slab leak — repair the spot or reroute the line?
Depends on the pipe's age and condition. One bad spot in otherwise sound pipe: repair it. Old failing pipe with multiple weak points: rerouting overhead is often smarter. We price both.
Is a hidden leak an emergency?
An active leak damaging the house — yes, call now. A slow mystery (bill creeping up, faint sound) — schedule a detection visit this week.
Will insurance cover a hidden leak?
Sudden leaks are often covered; damage from a leak that ran for months usually isn't. Document everything and see our insurance claims page.
How long does leak detection take?
Most homes take one to two hours. Larger or trickier layouts can run longer — we'll tell you upfront.
Talk to a real plumber, not a call center.
Call now for today's flat rate. You approve the price before any work starts.