We have a leak in our park. American Leak Detection said it will cost approximately $650 to find it. I found an independent company that can do it for $325 and if he does not find the leak he will only send me a bill for a trip charge of $80. Has anyone had luck with independent leak detection companies? Or is American Leak Detection worth the extra money?
I have used American Leak Detection for well over a decade, and had good results with them. That being said, I am also a total miser, and would definitely give this other company a try at that price differential. Since they are basically promising to find the leak or charge you only $80, how can you go wrong? However, remember that it costs money to make plumbing repairs and – until the leak is fixed – you’re burning water charges, so their is some level of risk going with the unknown guy. But he might be fine. It’s a gamble, but a good gambler figures out the odds and decides accordingly. Why not call some references?