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Leak.ca Property Management

Comparison

Professional Leak Detection vs DIY for PMs

When in-house efforts make sense vs when to call a specialist.

  • Serving all of BCSince 1999
  • Licensed & insuredWorkSafeBC
  • Free phone consultNo pressure
  • 25+ yearsFamily-operated
  • 10,000+ propertiesInspected

Many PMs try to find leaks themselves first. While some DIY methods confirm a leak exists, professional detection finds it faster.

Factor Leak.ca In-House / DIY
Hidden leak detectionFinds behind walls, under slabsCant find what they cant see
Time efficiencyMost leaks found in 1-2 hoursDays to weeks of trial-and-error
DocumentationProfessional insurer-accepted reportNo documentation
Portfolio consistencySame methodology across all buildingsVaries per person
Liability protectionThird-party documentation of due diligenceNo independent evidentiary value

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