Finding a hidden water leak is stressful enough, but trying to find a trustworthy company to locate it can be a nightmare. After calling a few other places that were vague on the phone and insisted on a service fee whether they found the leak or not, I was lucky enough to find this company and speak with Darrel. The difference was night and day. Right from the first phone call, Darrel was incredibly helpful, asking detailed questions to understand the situation before even coming out. When he arrived, he was friendly, professional, and got straight to work. He located the source of our tricky leak incredibly quickly and provided a full written report on the spot. But here's what really sets them apart: Darrel made it clear that if he couldn't find the leak, there would be no charge. That kind of confidence and customer-first policy is almost unheard of in this industry and gave us immediate peace of mind. If you have a leak, save yourself the time and stress of calling around. Just call him first. Darrel's expertise and honesty are top-notch. Absolutely recommend! read more

Darrell is beyond the best! He was so kind, helpful, informative, and just demonstrated a care for people that you don't see a whole lot anymore. He is worth every penny for his help. A great value. Performed his service with a great zest. I cannot sing his praises enough. Thank you! - Judy read more

Darrel walked me through diagnosis of my leak problem over the phone with no charge. Knowledge, patience and integrity were extraordinary. Highly recommended. read more

True to his word, as he couldn't find our leak, we didn't have a bill. Still his experience and helpfulness was very much appreciated. If we ever need this type of service again (but let's hope not), we would easily choose him first. read more

Thought I had a slab leak, called to Darrell based on the reviews. He spent time listening to me and explained that this is something different from what I thought, and that him coming, charging me, and confirming what he suggested would be just waste of my money and time. That's a great attitude, which is so rare now. read more

Darrell is really great. We had moisture issues with our slab foundation. We had one leak detector come out and find nothing. I really wanted to be sure, so I called Darrell. Darrell was pretty confident I didn't have a slab leak and didn't want to take my money, but I insisted he come out anyway. He was right, he didn't find a slab leak, but he was super helpful and thorough and helped us to find an irrigation peak that explained our meter moving. On a second instance when we needed our water main found, he was again helpful in recommending a company capable of finding PVC pipes. He was honest with us that he didn't have that equipment. This guy is a really honest contractor, really just wants to help out. Rare these days and definitely a gem. read more

Darryl is absolutely wonderful! He is an honest and reliable nice guy. I am going to recommend him to whomever needs this service. If I could give him a higher rating I would. read more

The technician was very friendly and knowledgeable. He pin pointed the leak very quickly. read more

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I called Darrel because my water bill two times running was double what it always has been, and I could not detect any visible leaks. Darrel was on the phone with me for twenty minutes, suggesting all the things I could check before he needed to come out. He said that 90% of these problems are irrigation issues that are easily resolved. I did do what he suggested, and found a drip from the nozzle/spigot in my backyard. I replaced those (for a total of about $20), and my last bill was back to normal. Darrel could have easily come out and charged me $250-$300, but instead, he took the time to assist. These days, when many business owners don't even call back, it's refreshing to find someone who is so customer service focused. I hope I never need to use Darrel's services, but if I do, he will absolutely be the person i will use. read more

I was inquiring on the cost of a leak detection with San Diego Leak Detection. I explained my situation and gave as much detail as possible. After reviewing my situation, Darrell concluded that my situation did not sound like it was a leak. At this time, I wont be using Darrell' services since it sounds like its not needed for me. I really appreciate Darrell's honesty. He could of very easily said I think we need to run a detection and charged me. Instead, he evaluated my needs and came to the conclusion. Darrell, Although I may not be needing your services today, in the future, if I do or know anyone that does, I will be referring them to you. Thank you again Darrell read more

Had Darrell out yesterday to find a leak since my last two water bills have been astronomical. Thought it was irrigation leak. Nope. Darrell quickly determined it was a hot water leak in the slab. Told me what the plumbers would have to do. Not looking forward to it, but it's far better to know. Very punctual. Came the next day on time. Awesome to work with. Hopefully I don't need this service again, but if I do, I'll come here. read more

We had some kind of water leak and I called and left a message with this company. Darrell immediately called me back and spent about 15 minutes on the phone patiently walking me through the various testing I could do to narrow down the source of the leak. Even though I had to ask him to repeat what he was saying (a few times), he maintained the same patient, helpful demeanor. After following his direction, it appears my leak is in my irrigation system and he referred me to a specialist he trusted. I'm still shaking my head over what he just did with me over the phone. Amazing customer service and kindness (someone else used that word & it is beyond accurate) are alive and well... at least in Darrell's world! read more

I had a slap leak that was fixed, but one week later a different leak started. Darrell was excellent. Because of the location of the leak he suggested going through the walls vs the concrete slab. He also recommended three plumbers for my consideration. Excellent service. read more

Darryl did not find the leak exactly, but he narrowed the search and recommended a restoration service. You can see by the photo he located the leak to that spot (small square hole). He explained that a lot of drywall would need to be replaced and that it would be better to get the restoration service on the job. He worked on the problem for at least an hour and did not charge us. He was fair and professional. We would recommend him. read more

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Darrel is the best Leak Detection Pro in San Diego! I have multiple properties and I've used his services for years, I can always rely on him for his professionalism and expertise. He takes pride in his work, never cuts corners and will always have a solution or a resolution. read more

Darrel not only detected where the slab leak was, he also mapped out where the pipes were in the slab that were feeding the leak. He then checked around the house for places where the pipes came up so that we could just cut the feed line and feed the kitchen sink through another pipe instead of breaking open the kitchen floor to fix the slab leak. He was successful and found a place in the wall where we could simply cap the pipe that was feeding the leak and reroute it through the walls to feed the kitchen sink. I felt he put in a lot of effort and care to get it exactly right. read more

Plumbing issue (urgent). Owner of the business ( I think his name is Darrell) set the appointment time and show up on the dot. He thoroughly checked out the whole place and located the leakage. He is very patient and explain everything to us and what we should do next. My family really appreciate his service. read more

Darrell is THE man to call with your leak detection needs. A+ Professional, caring, articulate, bright, energetic, sincere and honest. I give him my strongest endorsement. You will be glad you called San Diego Leak Detection. CAPT Don Muehlbach, PhD read more

Had a suspicious hot spot on my floor. Darrell was amazingly patient and kind on the phone. He spent significant time listening, and he went through all my options. In the end, he decided that his services weren't necessary but I was SO appreciative for his time and professionalism and honesty. If the issue continues he will be my #1 choice to come take a look. read more

Darrell has been really helpful to our water leak detection. Our house has two water leaks this year already. He always arrives on time when we contact him and he tries to get to us as soon as possible. We really appreciate his promptness and punctuality. In addition, he would provide verbal services and answer our plumbers' questions even after his surface. He went out of his way to satisfy and assist his customers. Darrell has also been polite to our concerns. He offers reasonable price. If anyone has a water leak in house and needs someone immediately, calling Darrell would be a good option. read more

Darrel is AMAZING! We were looking for a leak in our backyard ( which he identified as an irrigation leak). Additionally, he found a running toilet in our master bathroom that you could hear running. He was so incredibly thorough and his prices were so much better than CPL who didn't even show up for their scheduled appointment after waiting all day. Great Service! Great Pricing! We would give him 10 stars if we could! read more

Darrel Cooper came to my house to assist Courtesy Plumbing in searching for the source of a leak in my home. Darrel spent a lot of time, not only searching for the leak but helping to isolate that leaking, piped area so he could stop the water so that I could turn my water on until the leak was fixed. He did a great job. He was pleasant and friendly and very caring. Very ethical! I would definitely hire him again. BTW the number that he gave me was different than the number here. 619-987-1211 or darrel@sdleakdetection.com read more

I called this gentleman and he provided me with his detection analysis over the phone that helped me to resolve my water leak for free.

Darrel is a kind and amazing person. He gave me invaluable advice for free over the phone and really helped me out. He is very knowledgable and I really appreciate his expertise. I highly recommend him and know exactly who to hire for all future leaks! read more

The inspector was right on time and wrote a full report. I was very impressed with his knowledge and efficiency. I will use this company again, as needed. read more

Talked to Darrell about a moisture issue on a slab floor in San Diego. He was very helpful and we diagnosed possible issues. Also was very available to come out and do a complete detection in the next day. Great to deal with honest and straightforward pros like this. read more

Darrel Cooper is great! He immediately picked up his phone when I called and was able to come over to my house just a couple hours later. He was prompt, professional, and knowledgeable. What's more, he took the time to show me around my water meter and valves to make sure I understood how to read them and operate them. Happy customer! read more

We had Darrell with San Diego Leak Detection come and check out our slab leak and couldn't be happier with his services. Sadly, the copper pipes underneath our house were not salvageable. Darrell visited multiple times to locate the leaks we had (exceptional service). Then, he returned to assist us by locating the existing pipes in the walls so we could re-route them through the attic (above and beyond service). I was floored by his can-do attitude, his generosity, his honesty, and the amount of time he put into the job. We purchased a flipped house that had some renovations, so the original piping was modified to accommodate the new fixtures the flippers had added. It was a challenge, but Darrell located the pipes for us! He even offered to answer any questions we had as we began the process to hire plumbers to finish the re-route job. Use Darrell with San Diego Leak Detection for any leak you have. You won't be sorry. read more

I highly recommend Derrel. His communication was prompt, he showed up as committed, his prices were fair, and his work was excellent.

Darrell was very helpful and I couldn't be more pleased with his service. He answered all of my questions thoroughly and I would definitely use him again if I ever have any concerns about leaks in my house. read more

Darrel is a pro. Came out within 2 hours and located the leak and all other potential leakers very quickly. He's methodical and thorough, obviously knows what he's doing. Saved me a bundle in plumbing costs. He explained it all to me as well as the plumbers. This is my second leaker and I wish I had Darrel on my team before. Unquestionably THE man to call for leak detection! read more

Awesome service from Darrell. He came out to the house less than 24 hours after getting a call from us. The appointment was set for 2pm, and he was there right before 2 . Amazing! How often does that happen for a contractor to arrive on time? Never, for me. Darrell was very thorough in his inspection, and even double-checked. He recommended that I contact a plumber to fix one of the problems, then decided he would just fix it himself. How nice of him! Very nice person. I highly recommend San Diego Leak Detection. read more

Late last week, we discovered that we had a leak from our irrigation system and turned off the system but there was so much water in the soil that it was still draining off into a neighbor's yard and we couldn't be sure that we had done enough. We called San Diego Leak Detection over the weekend hoping to leave a message so we would get their attention early Monday morning. I was surprised that the owner, Derrel, answer the call, listened to my tale of woe and said he would come the next morning -- today -- to check out the problem. He arrived here exactly when he said he would, walked the entire property with me, checking all the valves, so that we were able to come to some conclusions. Because we were unable to close several gate valves, there is still work to be done to fully address the problem. Darrel recommended an irrigation company we called immediately to start repairs. It was a very successful experience and Darrel even took time to check everything in the house as well to make sure we weren't having problems there, too. It was outside the scope of our original call and the obvious problems so I really appreciated the extra effort. I highly recommend him. read more

What a great guy! Over the phone, he patiently talked me through isolating the source of the leak problem that had tripled my water bill. Because no site visit was needed (I now can fix the problem without further assistance), I offered to pay him for the time he spent helping me out. But he wouldn't let me. He obviously knows his stuff and is trustworthy, so if he tells you that he needs to come out, you can believe him. My thanks! read more

Darrel came out on short notice, and was at my home within 3 hours. Spent a great deal of time helping to isolate issues and find where we would have any potential leaks. We found the issue and Darrel also referred me to another party who could assist with fixing my sprinkler valves....he even offered to come back out (for no charge) to ensure we were truly leak free after the fix is done. I highly recommend SD Leak Detection and will use Darre again in the future. read more

I have nothing but great things to say about Darrell. He returned all my calls promptly, answered all my questions, and helped me understand the process of detection/repairs. He was able to fit us into his schedule, arrive at the condo as promised, and promptly write the report. I hope we will never have a leak in our place again, but if I do, it's great to know Darrell will be there to help. read more

Darrell is the most fantastic leak detection person. He was so helpful immediately over the phone; he figured out where the leak was and told us who to call for the next step. He is amazing and gives you a lot of information for no charge. He isn't like the businesses who just want to make money. I would definitely call him again. This is the place to start. read more

Darrel is amazing! He was able to come to my house on very short notice, late in the day, and help with a water problem that caused us to have to shut off our water. He is such an incredibly nice guy and very professional. Really can't speak more highly of the service he provided us. If you are worried about finding a leak, I would highly recommend giving Darrel a call. He also provided some tips on things I could do myself that would save me money with the plumber. All in all, an awesome experience, could not be happier. Thanks Darrel! read more

Best service, answered my call immediately and was on site soon and very nice. Highly recommend Darrel

Have used them several times on various projects in order to obtain accurate leak detection. He is always responsive, usually out the same day, thorough in his investigation and analysis of each issue. We use him for all our leak detection. Highly recommended. read more