Non-invasive detection with hydrogen tracer gas. Same-day appointments from a licensed Nevada C-1d plumber.
MG Drain Services LLC locates hidden water leaks across Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Summerlin. We pinpoint the source with hydrogen tracer gas, acoustic equipment, and thermal imaging, so any concrete cutting or digging targets the exact spot instead of the whole yard or floor.
We locate the leak first, so we cut only where it is, not where it might be.
Mon-Sat 7 AM to 5 PM. Se habla espanol.
A water bill that jumps for no clear reason is often the first sign of a hidden leak. Water escapes inside walls, under concrete slabs, and through underground supply lines, sometimes for months, before anyone notices. The longer it runs, the more it costs in wasted water and the more damage it does to your foundation.
We locate the exact leak point using non-invasive technology, so we cut concrete or dig soil only at the precise spot the leak is. That keeps the repair smaller and protects the rest of your property.
Tracer gas detection is the most accurate way to pinpoint a hidden leak in a pressurized water line, and it is what sets our detection apart from plumbers who rely on listening equipment alone.
We isolate and drain the suspect water line, then charge it with a 5% hydrogen and 95% nitrogen tracer gas mixture. Hydrogen is the smallest molecule there is, so it escapes through even a microscopic crack or pinhole. Because hydrogen is lighter than air, it rises through soil, asphalt, and concrete to the surface.
We sweep the area with a calibrated hydrogen sensor. Where the gas surfaces, the sensor alarms, and the highest reading marks the leak. This locates the leak within roughly a 3-foot area, so the repair stays targeted and the digging or concrete cutting stays minimal.
The gas is safe. At 5%, the hydrogen blend is certified non-flammable and non-toxic, since hydrogen does not become combustible until it exceeds 5.7% concentration. The nitrogen is an inert carrier. It is a green-label gas approved for residential leak detection.
Tracer gas works where acoustic detection cannot: on plastic pipe, on deep underground lines, in noisy environments, or when a leak is too small to make a sound. We often confirm an acoustic or thermal reading with tracer gas before we cut.
We detect the tracer gas with the Jacob's MC Sniffer430, a professional-grade hydrogen leak detector built for pinpointing water leaks in underground, underfloor, and in-wall piping. It is one of the most sensitive tracer gas detectors available, and it is what lets us find leaks other plumbers miss.
This is the same class of equipment used by dedicated leak detection specialists. Most general plumbers do not carry it, which is why a leak that has stumped someone else is often a straightforward find for us.
No single tool finds every leak. We combine methods to confirm the location before any repair begins.
Sensitive ground microphones pick up the sound of water escaping under pressure through soil and concrete.
Infrared cameras detect temperature differences from escaping water, useful for hot water slab leaks.
We isolate sections of the system and watch the meter to confirm a leak exists and narrow down its location.
Stop guessing. Find the leak before you cut.
We check your meter and pressure-test the system to confirm a leak exists and determine whether it is on the supply side, the slab, or an underground line.
We narrow the leak to a specific line or zone, then drain and seal that section so the tracer gas stays contained to the suspect pipe.
We charge the line with the hydrogen and nitrogen mixture and sweep the surface with a sensor until the exact leak point is marked.
We show you the location, explain the options, and give a written estimate. We repair slab leaks, supply lines, and underground pipe in-house.
Call for a leak detection visit before the damage grows if you notice any of these:
Many valley homes sit on post-tension concrete slabs. Tracer gas lets us locate a slab leak without breaking the floor to look for it. When a repair does require cutting concrete, we plan the cut around the post-tension cables. Hard water also corrodes copper supply lines from the inside over time, a common cause of pinhole slab leaks in older Las Vegas and Henderson homes.
We provide water leak detection across the Las Vegas Valley:
We use non-invasive methods first: hydrogen tracer gas, acoustic listening equipment, and thermal imaging. The tracer gas method pinpoints the leak within about a 3-foot area before any concrete is cut or soil is dug, so excavation targets the exact spot instead of exploratory digging.
Yes. We use a 5% hydrogen and 95% nitrogen mixture that is certified non-flammable and non-toxic. Hydrogen does not become combustible until it exceeds 5.7% concentration, so the 5% blend is a green-label, non-combustible gas safe for residential use.
A water bill that rises without a change in usage, the sound of running water when nothing is on, warm spots on the floor, low water pressure, a water meter that keeps moving when all fixtures are off, cracks in the foundation, or unexplained damp or musty areas.
Yes. Slab leaks are one of the most common calls we get in older Las Vegas homes. Hydrogen tracer gas rises through concrete and soil, so we pinpoint a slab leak without breaking the floor first. Once located, any concrete cutting on a post-tension slab is planned around the tensioning cables.
We use the Jacob's MC Sniffer430, a professional hydrogen tracer gas detector that reads hydrogen down to 1 part per million. It locates leaks in plastic and metal pipe under soil, tile, wood, concrete, and inside walls. Most general plumbers do not carry equipment at this level.
Yes. All services are available in English and Spanish. Se habla espanol.
Mon-Sat, 7 AM to 5 PM. Same-day appointments often available. Se habla espanol.
MG Drain Services LLC | Serving Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Summerlin