Leak Detection in Redlands, CA

Finding a leak is half the job. We use listening equipment and pressure testing to locate leaks in Redlands properties before anything is opened up. Redlands is east on the I-10 from our Rialto shop, usually within half an hour.

Licensed, local and open 24 hours: that is Drain Edge Rooter. We are a Rialto plumbing company with California license C-36 #1078977, and the number to call is (909) 927-3194.

Leak Detection: what we take care of

  • Acoustic listening to pinpoint leaks under slabs and in walls
  • Locating leaks in yard service lines
  • Thermal checks for warm spots on hot-water leaks
  • Checking for the pipe types we expect in Redlands’s mix of housing (victorian and early 1900s homes, mid-century neighborhoods, and newer tracts on the north and east sides)

Signs it needs a professional

  • Mildew smells in one area
  • Low water pressure that came on suddenly
  • The water meter moving with everything off
  • Any of the above in a Redlands 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.

Why Redlands homes need leak detection

Redlands has some of the oldest housing in our whole service area. The historic districts around downtown, State Street, Smiley Park and the University of Redlands include Victorian and early 1900s homes, and the plumbing in those houses has often been changed piece by piece over a hundred years.

Yard service lines in Redlands can leak underground for a long time before a wet spot appears. Redlands water comes from a combination of local groundwater and Santa Ana River and Mill Creek surface water, and it is moderately hard, which shows up as scale in heaters and on fixture parts over time.

Serving all of Redlands

South of the 10, near Kimberly Crest and Prospect Park, the streets rise into the hills on larger lots, while North Redlands and the Crafton side have more mid-century and newer tract homes. In older Redlands homes it is common to find a mix of materials on the same property, and that is something we plan around before we start work.

  • the historic neighborhoods around downtown and State Street
  • streets near the University of Redlands
  • the area around Smiley Park, the Smiley Library and the Redlands Bowl
  • South Redlands and the hills near Kimberly Crest and Prospect Park
  • North Redlands along San Bernardino Avenue
  • Crafton and the Mentone side of town

Working in Redlands

We reach Redlands by heading east on the 10, getting off at Alabama Street, Tennessee Street, Orange Street or Ford Street depending on the neighborhood. For the Mentone and Crafton side, we stay on the 10 or use Lugonia Avenue.

The historic homes around Smiley Park and the University of Redlands often have original features that owners want to keep. When we work on plumbing in those houses, we try to do it through basements, crawl spaces and closets so the original finishes stay intact.

Redlands has many established trees, including old citrus and palms, along streets like Olive Avenue, Cajon Street and Citrus Avenue. Roots are a major cause of sewer problems in the older parts of town, and we often recommend a camera inspection before deciding on a repair.

Before, during and after the repair

Before: we talk through the problem by phone and tell you honestly how soon we can be there. During: we explain what we find and get your OK on the price before starting. After: we test the repair with you and let you know if anything else is worth keeping an eye on.

Why choose Drain Edge Rooter in Redlands

You get a licensed local plumber, not a call center. We explain what we find, recommend only what the job needs, and give you straight answers about timing. See our full leak detection services on the Leak Detection page, or everything we do in Redlands.

Leak Detection FAQ for Redlands

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.

Will I know the cost before you start?

Yes. We explain what we will do and the price before any work begins.

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.

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 Redlands?

Yes. Redlands is east on the I-10 from our Rialto shop, usually within half an hour, and we cover the historic neighborhoods around downtown and State Street, South Redlands and the hills near Kimberly Crest and Prospect Park, Crafton and the Mentone side of town and the rest of the city, 24 hours a day.

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