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Tracing Leaks Between Units

Quick Answer

How do you find which unit a leak is coming from?

Specialists test the fixtures and supply lines in the unit above or beside the damage, check shared risers and drains, and use moisture mapping and thermal imaging to follow the water path. Pressure and flood tests then confirm which line or fixture is leaking.

In apartments and condos, water rarely shows up where the leak starts. It travels along floor framing, risers and shared walls before appearing in a neighbouring unit. Our apartment and condo leak detection follows that path back to the source so the right party can fix it.

Second-floor bathrooms are the most common culprit, which is why many jobs include shower leak detection. Stains that spread across ceilings are mapped with wall and ceiling leak detection, and ground-floor units in older complexes may need slab leak detection when the leak is under the foundation.

  • Unit-to-unit leak tracing
  • Shared riser and drain testing
  • Moisture and thermal mapping
  • Findings for owners, tenants and managers
Apartment buildings in Las Vegas where unit-to-unit leaks are tracedMulti-unit buildings
Common Sources

Where Multi-Unit Leaks Usually Start

These are the sources we find most often in Las Vegas apartments and condos.

Upstairs showers and tubs

Pan, drain and valve leaks soak into the ceiling below.

Toilet seals and supply lines

Wax rings and braided lines leak into floors between units.

Shared risers

Vertical supply and drain lines serve several units at once.

Water heater closets

Heaters on upper floors can leak into units below; see burst pipe repair for failed connectors.

Talk to a Specialist About a Unit Leak

Tell us which units are affected and what you are seeing, and we will explain how the testing works.

How It Works

How We Trace a Multi-Unit Leak

Map the damage

Moisture readings show where water has spread.

Test the unit above

Fixtures, drains and supply lines are checked one by one.

Check shared lines

Risers and common drains are tested if needed.

Confirm and report

Source confirmed with photos and written findings.

Why Choose Us

Neutral, Documented Findings

When two owners or a tenant and a manager disagree, documented facts matter. We test methodically and record what we find so everyone sees the same evidence.

Methodical tracing

Step-by-step testing across units.

Photo documentation

Findings everyone can review.

Coordinated access

We schedule around tenants and owners.

Multi-unit experience

Apartments, condos and townhomes.

FAQ

Apartment & Condo Leak FAQ

Who pays for a leak between condo units?

It usually depends on where the leak starts and your HOA documents. Our findings show the source so the right party can be identified.

Do you need access to both units?

Usually yes. Testing the unit above or beside the damage is the fastest way to find the source.

Can you find a leak in a shared riser?

Yes. Risers and shared drains can be tested and inspected as part of the visit.

Do you work with property managers?

Yes. See our HOA and property manager page for how we support managed properties.