Melex Detection Rathdrum ID

Business Overview

Melex Detection Rathdrum ID is a licensed utility locator and leak-detection company serving North Idaho, Eastern Washington, and Western Montana. The team focuses on underground water leak detection and private utility locates for homes and businesses. Melex operates regular business hours Monday through Friday, and offers emergency response for urgent leaks and safety concerns.

Small and nimble, the company is owner-operated with a few trained technicians available for field work. They work on both residential and commercial projects, from single-family homes on rural parcels to light commercial and municipal contracts.

Key Services

• Plumbing inspection: slab leaks, service lines, and indoor plumbing checks.
• Underground water leak detection: pipe tracing and pinpointing active leaks.
• Private utility locating: marking water, sewer, and non-marked lines for excavations.
• Electromagnetic locating and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to find line positions and depths.
• Consultation and reporting for repairs, digs, and septic work.

Areas Served

Melex Detection Rathdrum ID serves communities across a broad region, including North Idaho, Eastern Washington, and parts of Western Montana. Service area highlights include:

• North Idaho: Coeur D Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, Dalton Gardens, Spirit Lake, Priest River, Ponderay, Plummer, Dover, Moyie Springs, Kootenai.
• Eastern Washington: Spokane, Spokane Valley, Cheney, Veradale, Liberty Lake, Mead, Airway Heights, Otis Orchards East Farms, Country Homes, Town and Country, Medical Lake, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, Millwood, Ritzville, Suncrest, Coulee Dam, Republic.
• Western Montana: Eureka, Thompson Falls, Plains.

Company History

The business began as Moore Electrical & Excavation, working on water and septic installations for local properties. Over time the focus shifted toward locating and leak detection, and the company evolved into Melex Detection. That background in installation gives them practical insight into how buried systems are built and where problems often show up.

Leadership

Owner Sean brings broad trade experience and several licenses: an Idaho Public Works License, Electrical Contractor, Plumbing Specialty Contractor, and Complex Septic Installer. He spends time in the field and coordinates jobs locally, keeping the company tied to the Rathdrum community.

Specialties & Highlights

• Precision locating: electromagnetic tools and GPR for reliable depth and position data.
• Leak detection in slabs and yards—works on frozen-season issues common to the area.
• Private-locate focus for homeowners and contractors before digging or repairs.
• Local knowledge of common system layouts in lake-area properties and rural lots.

Why Locals Choose Melex Detection

Neighbors pick Melex because of steady, hands-on experience and clear reporting. The Rathdrum ID team understands local soil, weather, and septic setups. They aim to be practical, accurate, and reachable when leaks or unknown utilities pose a risk to a project or a property.

For a straightforward locate, a slab leak investigation, or help preparing for excavation, Melex Detection Rathdrum ID offers field-tested methods and licensed expertise across the region.