The Leak Detectives
Company Overview
We find leaks in your buried water pipes. We do not excavate or perform repairs. We locate pipes and various subsurface utilities. Employing advanced, non-destructive methods, we accurately detect leaks, helping you save money, time, and stress. Prevent unnecessary property damage often linked to traditional search and destroy techniques. As a locally owned and operated family business, ensuring customer satisfaction is a primary goal. We stand by our work with a guarantee. We locate the leak in your plumbing to help reduce unnecessary excavation. With a 94% accuracy rate and an A+ BBB rating, we ensure quality service. When you reach out, we will assess if we can assist you before our visit. We provide clear pricing upfront to ensure no unexpected costs. We work with residential clients, businesses, and municipal entities.
The Leak Detectives have proudly served Washington and Oregon for nearly 25 years. Although our technology for locating leaks is sophisticated and precise, it requires patience and a keen ear to use effectively. Joseph embodies these qualities. Our commitment to excellent customer service, professionalism, and precision is something we value. We approach our customers with the respect we expect for ourselves.
Joseph finds joy in problem-solving and takes satisfaction in helping customers address their water troubles. Happy to troubleshoot over the phone, Joseph will answer questions to help you understand where to begin.
Business Services
- Irrigation construction
- Irrigation design services
- Irrigation repair or maintenance
- Plumbing inspection
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tue: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wed: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thu: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fri: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sat: | Closed |
Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews

I called the Leak Detectives after I received a letter from the city stating I was using an excessive amount of water. Keith, and his wife, were very helpful and suggested I first turn everything off in the house, including my sprinkler feed, and check the water meter at the sidewalk.
Doing this, I was able to determine that there was no ongoing leak, including from the irrigation system or a leaky toilet. I ran through the sprinkler timer for all zones and could not visually see any leaks. With the help of a sprinkler expert I found a sprinkler head that was hidden under some bushes that was broken off. When that zone kicked on the water just gushed. I also had my time set too long, which only made things worse.
Anyway, thanks to Keith's honesty and not trying to take advantage of the situation, I was able to play detective myself at minimal cost.

Keith is an absolutely amazing guy!!!
He showed up at exactly the time of the appointment. I explained what was going on, he asked very good questions and gave me a bit of his background and how he got into his business. He explained what he was going to do and how long it would take. He then geared up and proceeded to find not one but two leaks in the main water line for my house. He explained that his accuracy was ""pretty good"" and that if the leak wasn't where he said, he would happily refund the call out charge.
When I started to dig at the first location, the leak was EXACTLY under the X that Keith had put there. I mean EXACTLY! The second leak was also where he said it was (no mark here due to it being at the meter box). There is no doubt that Keith knows what he is doing and he is extremely pleasant while he does it. Keith answered my many questions and gave me a list of local businesses that could help me fix the leaks he identified.
If you have a water leak - CALL KEITH!!!

The Leak Detectives are unbelievable. I called Keith after 5 pm today and he got out to the house at 8pm to find the source of the leak. I could not be at the house when he was there, but he texted photos to me and called me several times to keep me updated. He was so thorough. He checked everything carefully and didn't rush at all. He took the time to have the dishwasher go through a full cycle to check the drain. Dealing with the unknowns of a leak is stressful but Keith was such a pleasure to work with. It's so obvious that he cares about the work he does and his customers. He also has great stories about his animals, which helped bring down my stress level! Thank you Keith for being a bright spot in my leaky day!!

This is my second time hiring Keith for a job at my property. He uses top of the line equipment to pinpoint exact leak areas. He was knowledgeable and reliable. I would recommend him to anyone looking for this type of service, and we'll be calling him again for anything else that might start leaking.

5 STAR PROFESSIONAL. Keith went the extra mile to help us. 20 years experience. If you need this service we HIGHLY recommend THE LEAK DETECTIVE.

Keith is a very nice guy and knowledgeable however he had a hard time finding my sprinkler valve the first time. He had to come out again which led to some billing confusion but he said he wanted to be fair in pricing and he was. They practiced very good customer service in not charging me again to come back out. I would highly recommend his services.

Keith did a great job finding the leak in our under ground main water line. We had a fairly busy day with traffic and airplane noise, but regardless within about an hour he had marked a spot on the grass. We dug down to find the leak exactly where he said it was. He had very competitive rates, was very personable, and guaranteed his work. I know who to recommend next time something like this comes up.

Echoing other positive reviews regarding the professional and personable qualities of Keith is easy to do. I'll add thorough, thoughtful, and considerate to his qualities. I ""fix leaks"" of a different sort, and am aware of how upsetting these sorts of things are. Keith is as patient and capable at his chosen professional as you could hope for. You have a leak, call Keith right away.

We needed someone to find the plastic water main from our pumphouse to the main dwelling. I had found another firm yet they were now only serving Seattle so they referred me to Keith and Julie. Keith was on time and spot on with his tracing...he also found the underground electrical service. Instead of me digging around for a couple of days, we were done in about an hour! Very professional, informative and highly recommended!

Keith is a very understanding and helpful person. I bought a new home last year in Vancouver. A week ago I noticed a large puddle of water next to my house. I did not see where it was coming from so I called Keith because of his reviews on yelp. As he was on his way for our appointment I noticed where the leak was coming from, he came and confirmed that it was most likely where the leak was and did not charge me for the trip or his professional opinion! (Some people still know how to treat customers or even potential customers) Very positive interaction with Keith, if ever I need to know where a leak is coming from he is first on my list of who to call. Thank you!