Leak Detection in Ontario, CA

A higher water bill, a meter that keeps turning, or the sound of water when everything is off means a leak is somewhere you cannot see. We find hidden leaks in Ontario homes without tearing things apart. Ontario is a short drive west on the I-10 from our Rialto shop.

Our shop is in Rialto, close enough that Ontario is part of our everyday route. Drain Edge Rooter is licensed (C-36 #1078977) and open 24 hours. Call (909) 927-3194 any time of day.

Our leak detection services for Ontario homes

Water meter test to confirm there is a leak
Pressure testing hot and cold lines separately
Locating leaks in yard service lines
Checking for the pipe types we expect in Ontario’s mix of housing (older core homes near downtown, mid-century and 1970s-80s tracts, and brand-new Ontario Ranch homes)

Symptoms Ontario homeowners call us about

Damp drywall, baseboards or carpet
Warm spots on the floor
Low water pressure that came on suddenly
Any of the above in a Ontario home that has not had its plumbing checked in years

Not sure if it can wait? Call (909) 927-3194 and we will tell you honestly.

Plumbing conditions in Ontario

Ontario is really two cities in one when it comes to plumbing. North of the 60, around Euclid Avenue’s wide median and the older blocks near Holt Boulevard, many homes went up before or shortly after World War II. South of Riverside Drive, Ontario Ranch is still being built out, and those homes have modern plastic and PEX piping.

Copper lines in older Ontario homes can develop pinholes over decades, especially where they run through concrete. Ontario’s water is a blend of local groundwater and imported supply, and like most of the Inland Empire it runs hard, so scale build-up on valves, heaters and fixtures is something we see often.

Where we work in Ontario

Between those two, there are a lot of 1970s and 1980s tracts near Mountain Avenue, Vineyard Avenue and the Creekside area, where the original copper and drain lines are now decades old. When we pull up to an Ontario address, the age of the street usually tells us what we are likely to find before we open a single cleanout.

Downtown Ontario along Euclid Avenue
College Park and the neighborhoods north of the 10
streets off Holt Boulevard and Mission Boulevard
Creekside and the tracts near Mountain Avenue
Ontario Ranch, including the New Haven and Edenglen areas
homes near Ontario International Airport and Ontario Mills

Working in Ontario

Getting to Ontario is easy for us. From Rialto we take the 10 west, and from there Euclid Avenue, Grove Avenue, Vineyard Avenue and Archibald Avenue get us to most of the city quickly. Ontario Ranch, down past Riverside Drive, is a longer drive south, but it is still regular territory for us.

A lot of Ontario’s older homes near downtown have been remodeled more than once, so the plumbing in the walls may not match the plumbing at the fixtures. In the newer Ontario Ranch tracts, many homes are part of HOAs, and we work around community rules on parking, access and work hours.

Ontario also has a lot of rentals, duplexes and small commercial buildings along Holt Boulevard and Mission Boulevard. Property managers and landlords call us for tenant calls, and we keep them in the loop with what we found and what it cost.

Our process

We start by listening. Then we inspect, and if a camera or test is needed to be sure, we tell you before we do it. You get clear options, a price you agree to before work begins, and a final check together at the end so you know the problem is solved.

Why choose Drain Edge Rooter in Ontario

We keep it simple: find the cause, fix it properly, and charge what we quoted. See our leak detection services overview or the Ontario service area page.

Leak Detection FAQ for Ontario

What happens after you find the leak?

We go over the repair options, from a spot repair to rerouting the line, and help you choose the one that makes sense.

Are you available 24 hours?

Yes. Call (909) 927-3194 anytime.

Do you have to open walls to find a leak?

Usually not. We use listening equipment and pressure testing to locate the leak first, so any opening is small and in the right spot.

Does insurance cover leak detection?

It depends on your policy. We can provide documentation of what we found for your insurance company.

Do you serve all of Ontario?

Yes. Ontario is a short drive west on the I-10 from our Rialto shop, and we cover Downtown Ontario along Euclid Avenue, Creekside and the tracts near Mountain Avenue, homes near Ontario International Airport and Ontario Mills and the rest of the city, 24 hours a day.

More plumbing services in Ontario

Back to all plumbing services in Ontario or our main leak detection services page.

Call for leak detection in Ontario

Tell us what is happening and we will talk through the next step and timing.

Call Drain Edge Rooter: (909) 927-3194