American Leak Detection - Gulf Coast Lafayette LA

Business Overview

American Leak Detection - Gulf Coast Lafayette LA is a local, family-owned leak detection company serving Lafayette and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities since 1991. The team works with homeowners, property managers, businesses, insurance carriers, and municipal clients. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and the company offers urgent response for suspected leaks to help reduce damage and high water bills.

Key Services

The company focuses on accurate, non-destructive locating and repair recommendations. Services are grouped for easy reference:

• Irrigation: irrigation construction, irrigation design services, irrigation repair or maintenance.
• Plumbing: plumbing inspection, plumbing installation or replacement, plumbing repair.
• Sewer: sewer installation, sewer repair, and leak locating for sewer lines.
• Pool & Hot Tub: hidden pool leak detection and repair consulting.

Areas Served

Based in Lafayette, the company serves communities across western Louisiana and eastern Texas. Core service areas include Lafayette, Lake Charles, Prairieville, Sulphur, Opelousas, Youngsville, Morgan City, Broussard, Denham Springs, Jennings, Breaux Bridge, and points into Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange, and surrounding towns. Work covers residential neighborhoods, older Creole cottages, modern slab homes, new subdivisions, and commercial properties near bayous and coastal zones.

Company History

Jimmy Crain founded the Gulf Coast office in 1991 to meet growing demand for accurate leak locating without breaking slabs or tearing up yards. The business expanded from local residential calls to commercial and municipal work, guided by proprietary methods developed over decades. That practical approach keeps repair costs down and avoids unnecessary damage to homes and lawns after hurricanes or heavy rains.

Leadership

Owner Jimmy Crain and his crew are long-time residents of the region. Crain’s experience spans three decades of leak detection work across Lafayette, Acadiana, and eastern Texas. The team maintains close ties with local contractors, irrigation specialists, and insurance adjusters to move cases from detection to repair quickly and professionally.

Specialties & Highlights

• Non-destructive leak locating for slab foundations, yards, and pools.
• Proprietary acoustic and tracer technology with over 40 years of development.
• Fast response for high water bills and suspected hidden leaks.
• Service for residential, commercial, industrial, insurance, and municipal accounts.
• Local knowledge of Lafayette weather, soil shifts, and storm impacts that affect pipes.

Why Locals Choose American Leak Detection - Gulf Coast Lafayette LA

People in Lafayette rely on American Leak Detection - Gulf Coast Lafayette LA for clear answers and practical next steps. The team balances field experience with modern tools to find leaks quickly and keep repair work targeted. That approach helps homeowners and businesses save money and avoid unnecessary disruption, whether in the city, on a bayou lot, or in a newer subdivision.

If a high water bill or unexplained damp spot shows up, the company recommends calling before digging or opening walls. Quick locating often avoids bigger repairs later. For Lafayette and the wider Gulf Coast region, this company remains a steady local resource for leak detection, plumbing checks, irrigation care, and sewer work.