American Leak Detection of the East Bay — Berkeley, CA
Business Overview
American Leak Detection of the East Bay Berkeley CA is a local, family-owned plumbing and leak detection company serving homes and businesses in Berkeley and the surrounding East Bay. They offer scheduled service during weekday hours (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM) and provide after-hours emergency response for urgent leaks. The team is made up of trained technicians who work on residential, commercial, and municipal properties.
Key Services
Their work focuses on finding and fixing hidden leaks without tearing up floors or yards. Main services include:
- Leak detection (water, sewer, slab, and pool leaks) using non-destructive methods.
- Plumbing inspection and diagnostics.
- Plumbing repair and water pipe repair for older homes and newer builds.
- Plumbing installation or replacement of fixtures and piping.
- Gas line installation and gas line repair with safety checks.
Areas Served
They serve a wide area across the East Bay and nearby Marin and Contra Costa communities. Core cities include Oakland, Fremont, Concord, Vallejo, Richmond, San Leandro, Livermore, Pleasanton, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, and of course Berkeley.
Additional service area cities include San Ramon, Union City, Castro Valley, San Rafael, Martinez, Danville, Lafayette, El Cerrito, and dozens of nearby neighborhoods and towns across the East Bay and North Bay.
Company History
American Leak Detection of the East Bay Berkeley CA traces its local roots to a national firm that invented electronic leak detection in the 1970s. The East Bay location opened in 1985 and has operated under the same local ownership since then. Over decades the company has developed methods to locate leaks in slabs, under lawns, and inside walls with minimal disruption.
Leadership
The owner and management team are long-time Bay Area residents. Leadership emphasizes on-the-job training, industry certification, and community outreach. Technicians complete one of the industry’s more rigorous training programs. The company participates in local water conservation efforts and works with property managers and HOAs on leak control projects.
Specialties & Highlights
- Non-destructive detection methods that save time and reduce repair scope.
- Experienced in slab leaks, pool leaks, and hidden sewer issues common in older Bay Area homes.
- Gas line services handled with safety-first protocols and testing.
- Work with insurance, property managers, and municipalities for larger projects.
Why Locals Choose American Leak Detection of the East Bay
Residents pick this team for steady experience, clear communication, and a focus on accurate finding rather than guesswork. American Leak Detection of the East Bay Berkeley CA brings decades of local work and training to each job. They aim to limit damage, explain what they find, and present practical repair options.
With familiarity of Bay Area housing types and the local climate—coastal fog, older foundations on the Berkeley hills, and flatlands with slab construction—the company adapts methods to the property. For leak concerns, homeowners and managers in Berkeley and the East Bay can call for a straightforward inspection and reliable follow-up.
Contact Information
American Leak Detection of the East Bay
: 1442-A Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709
: https://www.americanleakdetection.com/san-francisco/
Business Services
- Gas line installation
- Gas line repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |














