Leak Detection for High-Rise Buildings
In concrete towers, a single leak high in the building can travel many floors down, and pressurized risers and post-tension slabs add complexity that demands specialized detection.
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.
In-depth detection guidance for high-rise buildings, tied to every BC city.
High-rises stack dozens of suites over shared vertical risers, pressurized systems, mechanical floors and post-tensioned concrete slabs. Water follows hidden paths down the structure, and slab penetrations must avoid tensioned cables.
- Riser and pressurized-system leaks affecting multiple floors
- Post-tension slab and penetration leaks
- Mechanical-floor and amenity (pool/boiler) leaks
- Curtain-wall and envelope water intrusion
- Acoustic detection on risers and pressurized lines
- GPR and post-tension cable mapping before any slab work
- Thermal and moisture mapping across affected floors
Why It Matters
Water can damage many suites from one source
Scanning protects post-tension cables during repairs
Documentation supports large, multi-party claims
Relevant Detection Services
Finding concealed leaks behind walls, under floors and inside ceilings.
Locating tensioned cables before any core or cut.
Ground-penetrating radar images what's beneath slabs and ground before any cutting.
Diagnosing where water enters through walls, windows and roofs.
Adjuster-ready reports that document the leak and the damage.
High-Rise Buildings — Frequently Asked
Water from one leak can travel many floors before it surfaces, pressurized risers serve many suites, and post-tensioned slabs must be scanned before any core or cut. Specialized acoustic and GPR methods address each of these.
Other Residential Properties
Concerned about a leak in your high-rise building?
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