# Water Line Leak Detection in Denver, CO

Knowing what to look for is the first step toward fixing a water line issue. Denver Sewer & Water uses video inspection and modern locating technology to find underground leaks with the least invasive approach available.

- Underground leak detection without exploratory digging.
- Video inspection instead of guesswork.
- Root intrusion and small-break evaluation.
- Residential and commercial property service.
- Serving Denver and surrounding metro communities.

## Common Signs of a Compromised Water Line

Finding the exact location of a water line leak can be difficult, which is why we use updated techniques rather than boring holes around the property in search of the break.

If any of the signs below are present, an evaluation is worth scheduling before the surrounding soil and structure take on more damage.

- Cracks in the foundation.
- Standing water in the lawn.
- An unexpected increase in the water bill.
- Damp or unusually green ground over the line path.
- Pressure loss with no other explanation.

## Water Leak Detection Services in Denver

Rather than guessing where an issue may be, we use reliable video inspection to identify and address the problem directly. That skips the step of boring holes around the property in search of a pipe leak.

Tree roots are one factor that is easy to overlook. Roots cause small breaks and leaks that can stay undetected without proper leak detection, which is why a thorough evaluation matters.

## How Leak Detection Works

1. **Gather the Evidence** We review the symptoms, the bill history, and where water is showing up.
2. **Inspect the Line** Video inspection examines the pipe condition and reveals breaks and intrusion.
3. **Pinpoint the Leak** Locating equipment narrows the failure to a specific point on the surface.
4. **Recommend the Repair** We explain the repair or replacement that fits what the inspection found.

## Detection Saves Time and Money on the Repair

Updated detection approaches improve efficiency and save clients time and money on water line services, mostly by keeping the excavation small and in the right place.

When video inspection reveals the need for a replacement, we offer discounts on water main installations.

## Frequently asked questions

**What are the signs of an underground water leak?**

Cracks in the foundation, standing water in the lawn, an unexpected increase in the water bill, damp ground over the line path, and unexplained pressure loss.

**Do you have to dig to find the leak?**

No. Video inspection and locating equipment identify the problem directly, which avoids boring exploratory holes around the property.

**Can tree roots cause a water line leak?**

Yes. Roots can cause small breaks and leaks that stay undetected without proper leak detection, which is why we evaluate for root intrusion.

**Who is responsible for the water service line?**

Denver Water states that property owners are responsible for the service line and meter pit at their service address. That means most underground service line repairs and replacements fall to the property owner, not the utility. Denver Sewer and Water is a private, family owned and operated company. We are not Denver Water or the City and County of Denver.

**Are you Denver Water or the city?**

No. Denver Sewer and Water is a private, family owned and operated company. We are not Denver Water or the City and County of Denver. For utility accounts and billing, contact your local utility directly.

**How do I get started?**

Describe what the property is doing. We will schedule an evaluation, locate and inspect the line, and explain the repair or replacement options before any work is scheduled. Call (720) 935-6221.

## Related Diagnostic and Repair Services

- [Water Line Inspection](https://www.denversewerandwater.com/water-lines/water-line-inspection/denver-co) Camera inspection of the underground line.
- [Water Line Repair](https://www.denversewerandwater.com/water-lines/water-line-service-repair/denver-co) Targeted repair once the leak is located.
- [Water Line Re-piping](https://www.denversewerandwater.com/water-lines/water-line-re-piping/denver-co) Replacing pipe runs that keep leaking.

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Denver Sewer and Water is a privately owned, licensed and insured plumbing contractor. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Denver Water, the municipal water utility, or any government entity. To pay a municipal water bill or reach the public utility, visit denverwater.org.

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