GPR Leak Detection & Concrete Scanning in BC
Before anyone cuts, cores or excavates to reach a leak, ground-penetrating radar shows what's hidden in the concrete or the ground — pipes, rebar, post-tension cables and voids — so the work is safe and the repair is targeted.
Leaks.ca is the educational leak detection hub and service-support division of Leak.ca, helping BC property owners understand leak risks and connect with professional detection services when needed.
GPR (ground-penetrating radar) leak detection uses radar imaging to see beneath slabs, walls and the ground non-destructively. For leaks under concrete — slab leaks, parkade leaks, embedded pipe — GPR locates the embedded hazards and the pipe route before any cutting, so a leak is reached with one precise opening instead of exploratory demolition. It is the safety and precision layer behind every concrete-bound leak.
Detection Methods
Imaging slabs and walls to map rebar, conduit and post-tension cables before cutting.
Ground-penetrating radar across floors, walls and ground.
Locating tensioned cables so a core or cut never strikes one.
Mapping reinforcement and embedded services in concrete.
Assessing parkade slabs for moisture, voids and reinforcement.
Building a picture of what lies below grade before excavation.
Why It Matters
Scanning protects post-tension cables and rebar during any leak repair
A leak under concrete is reached with one targeted cut, not trial demolition
Parkade and slab condition is assessed before corrosion compromises the structure
Property Types We Cover
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GPR Scanning Leak Detection by BC City
GPR Leak Detection & Concrete Scanning guidance grounded in each community's real building stock, climate and ground conditions.
Metro Vancouver
Fraser Valley
Vancouver Island
Sea-to-Sky
Sunshine Coast
Okanagan
Thompson–Nicola
Kootenays
Northern BC
GPR Scanning Leak Detection FAQ
GPR images what's embedded in the slab — pipes, rebar, post-tension cables and voids — so the leak's pipe is located and any cut avoids hazards. Combined with acoustic detection, it means a slab or parkade leak is reached with a single precise opening rather than breaking up the floor.
Yes. GPR uses radar, not ionizing radiation, so surrounding work doesn't need to stop and no area must be cleared — making it the practical choice for scanning slabs and walls in occupied homes, stratas and commercial buildings.
Need gpr scanning leak detection?
Hidden leaks rarely reveal themselves until the damage is done. If you suspect a leak, a certified technician can locate it non-invasively and document it for insurance. Leaks.ca is the educational division — for booking and on-site detection across British Columbia, our service partner Leak.ca handles professional assessments.
Educational hub & service-support division of Leak.ca · Serving all of British Columbia · Since 1999