Los Angeles and Phoenix: How to Choose a Leak Detection Company

Here’s how to get it right:

Many consumers, unfortunately, still have to bear costs associated with search and destroy methods, when they call service men with no modern leak detection equipment and no modern leak detection skills.

To avoid needless damage to your property and other unnecessary costs, This is a great question to ask the leak detection company you call.

Some other great question to ask: How many years have they been in business as a leak detection company? Is this company associated with any organization that provides continuing research, education and development regarding leak detection technology and techniques? What is the ‘depth’ of the organization? What if the guy you are talking to can’t find your leak, is there another level to go to for a ‘troubleshooter’? Is there a real ‘business operation’ or is the company one guy with an answering machine and a cellular phone who may or may not choose to call you back if there’s a problem?

What about a guarantee? Will they stand by their work? What if they cannot find the leak? What if they mark the leak in the wrong place? In the business where leaks are mostly concealed, a guarantee is truly comforting.

Not many leak detection companies we find give warranties or guarantees on their leak detection. But, it’s always a nice question to ask to help you better plan for your hire.

Is the pricing upfront? Here at The Twin Plumbers we find our customers prefer an accurate price, based on us inspecting the situation and making educated recommendations. Many service companies will quote any price over the phone because they know people may be shopping for the lowest price. Because of that, many phone quotes are inaccurate and change after a technician sees the job. This method is simply not fair to the customer. Always ask for an upfront price before starting work.

Different levels of equipment for difficult leaks: Modern electronic leak detection instruments are a must today. Simply placing an ear or stethoscope to the floor just does not cut in our age of technology. Ask them if they have difficulties, what are the steps they take.

In the unfortunate event that you experience a leak problem, it can be critical to both your pocketbook and your long-term property value that you take the right steps to solve your problem. No one wants to pay excessive fees or incur the property damage that results from having the wrong people on the job.

We hope this helps you on your need for a leak detection company. For further homeowner tips, or to hire a leak detection company you can trust, call The Twin Plumbers today!