AWATEC Leak Detection Service

Professional leak detection using pressure testing, isolation, acoustic methods, pipe tracing and helium tracer gas.

💧 Leak Detection Specialist

📍 Aruba

Our leak detection process combines pressure testing, isolation, acoustic listening, pipe tracing, and helium tracer gas to locate leaks as accurately as possible with minimal damage.

How Our Leak Detection Process Works

Step 1 – Pressure Test & Isolation

We begin with a pressure test to confirm if water is escaping and how fast the pressure drops, and we check the water meter.

If the meter is not spinning or barely spinning, this indicates a small or silent leak. These leaks may require more time and multiple acoustic checks.

We then isolate sections of the system (bathrooms, kitchen lines, boiler lines, floor loops, outdoor lines) to identify the leak zone.

Step 2 – Acoustic Detection

After isolating the zone, we use specialized acoustic equipment to listen on:

Floors and walls
Water connections and fixtures (toilets, faucets, showers, boilers, etc.)
Structural surfaces above pipe routes

For low-flow or silent leaks, we may induce air into the line to increase leak noise and improve detection.

Step 3 – Pipe Tracing

If the pipe route is unknown or buried under concrete, tile, or soil, we use pipe tracing to find the exact path and depth.

This prevents unnecessary drilling and ensures all testing is done directly over the correct pipe route.

Step 4 – Helium Tracer Gas

We inject helium tracer gas into the isolated line. Sensitive detectors then identify where the gas escapes. Helium is safe, rises quickly, and can pass through very small openings.

Important: due to water under the slab, soil density, or fill material, helium may not always surface directly above the leak. It can appear delayed or slightly offset. We combine pressure, acoustic, tracing, and helium results to define the most accurate repair location possible.

Pricing

Service	Description	Price (Afl.)
Full Leak Detection	Multi-step process: pressure test, isolation, acoustic detection, pipe tracing (if needed), and helium gas confirmation. Includes one helium test and a digital report, if needed.	675.00 (first 3 hours)
	Additional time for complex or silent leaks	125.00 / hour
Multi-Zone / Large Systems	Large homes, pools, or multi-building systems	From 850.00+
Basic Pre-Test	Pressure test and initial acoustic screening only	175.00

Specialized detection equipment

Focused testing to minimize damage

Digital report with findings

Repair quotation available

What to Expect

We need access to water meter, valves, bathrooms, kitchen, boiler area, and outdoor lines.

Silent leaks may require additional time and testing.

In some cases, small test holes may be needed for helium readings.

Our goal is the most accurate location with the least disruption.

Scheduling & Service Request

We currently have several leak detections ahead. Most appointments can be scheduled within approximately one week, depending on availability.

Please fill in our Service Request Form. Once received, we will schedule you for the next available spot.

👉 Open Service Request Form