Description
We are Leak Detection Specialists company since 2003 and have worked for homeowners as well as insurance companies. We find gas leaks, slab leaks, irrigation leaks, shower leaks, sewer leaks and much more.
HISTORY
Established in 2018.
I started the business this year because I saw a need for a leak locator specialist in the plumbing Industry. Like I've always said, “you don't go to a cardiologist if you have a broken bone”. Therefore, you don’t call a service plumber to locate a hard to find leak. As a homeowner, you want to make sure you have the right person in your home for the right job!
ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER
The reason why I started this company was I saw a need. So with the help of my wife and her strengths we started this journey together. I've spent many years finding leaks for homeowners, insurance companies, and plumbers. Over the years I've learned tricks to make the job run smoother and cleaner and to be more accurate. A plumber is not just a plumber, there are many different kinds of plumbers. For example, there are new construction plumbers, service and repair plumbers, leak detection specialists and all of these have their own strengths and should be utilized properly.
SERVICES
Leak Detection, Bathtub & Shower Repair, Toilet Installation, Drain Installation, Faucet Installation, Garbage Disposal Repair, Pipe Installation, Sewer Services, Sink Repair, Water Filter Services, Pipe Repair, Faucet Repair, Water Heater Installation, Drain Cleaning, Garbage Disposal Installation, Gas Line Services, Septic Tank Services, Sink Installation, Toilet Repair, Water Heater Repair, ,
Reviews
Cory was punctual and was able to determine the problem right away. He fixed the leak and was on his way. In and out in under an hour.
Vladimir M.
09/02/2021 12:00:00 SA
I can't say enough great things about Cory and his team of professionals. He's helped me numerous times with sewer inspections and line locations. Extremely dedicated to perfection and attention to detail. Cory is the only one I call for such services. If only I could give more stars
Cory has helped us multiple times with our plumbing needs. Replaced our valve, shower head, and spout for the bathtub. It's working perfect! Our boys love their baths thanks to Cory. He also just replaced the garbage disposal. He is always on time, professional, and the work is top quality. He gives fair prices and is an honest merchant. Definitely will recommend him to our friends and neighbors. He's done great work for us, and we know he specializes in slab leaks. So if that ever happens, he will be our first call.
Gregory A.
05/11/2021 12:00:00 SA
Having plumbing leaks in never fun but Corey with the Leak Locator does a fantastic job and both finding & repairing leaks. I've dealt with this company many times over the years for many different projects & leaks & Corey is on time & solves my problems over & over again never disappoints, thank you!
Mike R.
07/10/2022 12:00:00 SA
I had a leak in a feed line in my sprinkler system that a sprinkler expert could not find. Cory came out and had it figured out in 10 minutes. I did the repair today and it was exactly where he pinpointed the problem.
Fast and efficient service, knowledgeable, and a nice guy as well.
Noticed a sudden significant bubbling in the paint in my hallway. Cory (the owner) was able to set up a convenient appointment and was right on time. He was able to use a device to detect moisture in my walls and quickly located the source (copper pipe) in the attic. He immediately replaced the pipe section and was on his way. Very helpful, super friendly and knowledgeable.
Cory showed up and saved the day with helping me solve a mystery leak in my newly renovated home. I was bummed to find a leak but elated to have met Cory and his superior detective skills. 10 out of 10 would highly recommend.
Cory and Kenny were amazing and were 100% honest with my plumbing issue. Originally thought it was something costly to fix, then they reevaluated the issue and tested more and found it was a different problem and less expensive. 100% trustworthy! They came out on a Saturday and scheduled a fix on a Wednesday! Job well done! Highly recommended!
If you are looking for an HONEST, straightforward hardworking guy to help you detect your leak, Cory is your man! Promptly returned calls, communicates in a manner in which I totally understood what was wrong, and showed up on time. I will recommend this company to everyone I know who thinks they have a leak!
They came out quickly, were easy to work with, and found the source of a rain leak. Thanks guys!
John J.
10/03/2021 12:00:00 SA
I noticed some tiles in my family room that were hot, and appeared that we had a hot water slab leak.
I reviewed several different companies, and settled on Corey/The Leak Detector.
He was very prompt with getting back to me and came out the next day for an appointment.
They had to cut out several different holes in our drywall in order to diagnose the issue and for the pipe re-route. They did a great job with communicating what to expect, and did their best to minimize the mess that that goes along with drywall and water pipe repair.
I was impressed with the Quality of work, and would recommend to use their services for future plumbing needs.
Had a water leak from an old gate valve that required immediate attention. Cory arrived and did a great job replacing the valve. Thanks again!
It was a great experience to have Cory fix our plumbing issue. Very transparent about the issue and the solution. He made me feel confident about the issue being solved, and explained the process step by step. Cory was very professional, and well mannered. He cleaned the area, left it better than what it looked like when he arrived. I would work with him again in the future for sure.
Chung C.
11/10/2019 12:00:00 SA
Cory the owner did something a lot of people won't have done, helped me at Sunday night at 9:00pm. I had some one else replace a pipe from the main to my house but he didn't do it correctly and there was no water pressure in the kitchen and bathroom. Cory knew exactly was wrong and help me fix the issues. Cory asked me to send him pictures and he walked me through the process. That's more than great service... that empathy for someone in need. Thank you!
Mary M.
07/06/2023 12:00:00 SA
We placed a call to The Leak Detector and they responded within 5 minutes for an apt the following morning.
Cory Goodwin, the owner, and Kenny showed up on time (actually early ) and after checking our home for almost 40 minutes found the small leak.
He is INCREDIBLE to work with. I can't tell you the wonderful customer service he provided and peace of mind to my family. He is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! Such a pleasure to work with!!!
Corey was awesome to work with. He found the problem and my rental house and handled everything for me. I will definitely use again and recommend to friends.
Bud
Great job determining the gas leak. We appreciated the quick response by the Leak Locator team.
Dana A.
09/07/2018 12:00:00 SA
From the very first moment of contact to the very last conversation, I felt like I was in GREAT hands with Cory. He absolutely knows his business well, and I felt my issue was resolved efficiently, with great care, and in a timely manner. In addition, Cory is personable and truly cares! I HIGHLY recommend The Leak Locator. You will be glad you chose them!
Cory was great. He showed up on time and quickly found the leak. The next day he came back to bypass the leak in the slab (probably caused by the recent earthquake) so no digging was needed. I like his straight forward and honest approach to the problem.
Imad D.
01/05/2022 12:00:00 SA
I had a slab leak in my home, it sounded like someone had the facutes running but nothing was on. I called Cory the owner of Leak locator and he was extremely helpful. He sent someone out the same day to detected what the problem was. The very next day, Kenny came to our, house and rerouted our leaking line. He was very professional, he fixed the leaks and cleaned up everything when he was done. If we ever have any plumbing issues in the future I would call them again and I highly recommend them for all your plumbing needs.
Needed some valves changed. Cory was on time, quick and communication was great prior to arrival.
Great work done by a great guy. Cory and his team rapidly located and repaired a slab leak in our home. He also handled the repiping of our house which came out amazing. Fast, clean, personable and has an attention to detail that you don't find very often. Corey even fixed fixed a few things in the house without charging us!
Select THELEAKLOCATOR and you won't be sorry!
My mom's house had a slab leak under her kitchen sink. I had a company (which will remain unnamed) come out and give me a quote to fix it. They also wanted me to find someone to remove the kitchen cabinet and granite counter top above the detected leak prior to them starting the work. I was frustrated and went to Yelp and saw Cory's outstanding reviews and called him. He picked up the phone and he asked a few questions and I texted some photos to him of the kitchen sink area. He said he could come over the following morning and quoted me a price that was 1/3 of the price I got from the other company. He arrived earlier than expected and got to work. I received updates and pics of his work and a video showing the multiple leaks in the pipe. He was able to fix the leak without even breaking any of the travertine tiles in the floor! Cory has been doing this for 19 years and knows what he is doing. He is professional, honest and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
Al Z.
09/01/2021 12:00:00 SA
Excellent service. Quick reply, very good price. Corey arrived on time and replaced my two bad outdoor spigots quickly.
Cory is a man of his word! I hired him to install a brand new set of tub / shower faucets, etc. He was super responsive over text and very easy to communicate. When he got here and started the job, unfortunately, it was more complicated that it should have been, because of how my home was built. But Cory immediately took it upon himself to run up to 3 different stores and buy compatible parts to make sure I was sorted. Later at a different date he even came back and replaced a few parts (for a small fee), so that it matches the overall finish. I would recommend him if you're looking for someone reliable.
Cory was great! He was very quick to respond to my call and come out to investigate if we had a leak. Although he didn't find anything, he offered a variety of ideas that we could look into to lower our water bill and suggested that we call the water company to see what our base and allocation was set at. He even spent some time looking through our past few water bills with me and problem solving/solutioning since we were still unsure why our bill had skyrocketed a few times during the past year.
Very pleased with Cory and staff. Went beyond what we needed to ensure there were no leaks beyond those we knew about. Very professional as all our questions were answered courteously and thoroughly.
Had a leak in my water line the city came out and confirmed it I then contacted The Leaf Locator. Gordon responded in just a few minutes and quoted me a price which would be deducted from any work done. Kenny came on time was friendly and thorough. He found the leak and quoted a fair price for repair. Did an efficient job and cleaned up afterward. Can't ask for more.
100% satisfied with Leak Detector services provided by Corey.
I'd gotten tagged by City of HB for doubling my water usage, could find no obvious leak, and was told by the City Water Dept rep that, if I couldn't see water, I could have a slab leak.
After freaking out, I called Corey and he came out immediately, was very thorough in searching for a leak, checked our meter and confidently told me that we had no leak anywhere and no problem with our meter.
I'm quite relieved to find that I have no problem and I'm grateful to Corey for his diligence and reassurance. He's very professional and very nice as well!
Cory was great to work with. I used his services to locate a gas leak under a driveway and to find a hot water slab leak. His pricing is clear and fair.
Cory is a pro. He responded fast for an estimate with honest pricing. (Some other shops were quoting almost double to inspect slab leak) Showed up the next day at the timeline as promised. He located the source of the leak and gave recommendations on how to go about fixing it. Luckily I didn't need to drill into the concrete and was able to get it fixed the same day with a $20 part from a shop he recommended. Very professional, friendly and honest guy.
Had a slab leak in our house. Called 'The Leak Locator' and Cory came out to assess the issue and 2 days later came back to fix the problem for us. He arrived right on time, was very courteous and professional. Dug a hole in our living room floor (ugh,) and was finished within approximately 3 hours (he gave us a 2-4 hour window for job completion.) He was very knowledgeable in his field and I will happily use his services again for any future needs. He also cleaned up the area nicely as best he could before leaving and I believe his price was fair (he actually charged a little less than the original quote). I definitely recommend him.
Cory responded quickly with a great price to unclog a couple of my drains. He stayed in contact regarding what time he would be there and completed the job quicky for the exact price he quoted! Very polite, clean and professional. I would highly recommend and I am keeping his number for any future plumbing needs! Thanks Cory.
Brian D.
08/09/2021 12:00:00 SA
Flawless and Professional. Cory was on time and found my leak I will definitely use him in the future and recommend him to my family and friends.
Kenny came out locate the leak, and make arrangement to repair it the next day due it's was late, next morning Kenny was on time as schedule start work on repairing the leak, he was very professional, and efficient. Did an amazing job. I would use these guys again for any plumbing needs.
Nicole W.
10/08/2018 12:00:00 SA
Unfortunately, the gas company turned off my gas without warning when a small gas leak was detected outside my home. The leak was small enough that two other professionals could not locate it, but large enough that the gas company would not consent to turn the gas back on (my gas bill is usually around $6/mo, so it must have been very small). Fortunately, Cory was able to locate the site of the gas leak with his specialized equipment, and by opening a small portion of drywall. Had he not been able to detect the leak, the next step would have been to open walls throughout the house in order to isolate sections of pipe to find it. That would have been the worst case scenario and I'm so grateful that he was able to find it straight away! Would recommend Cory to anyone; he was punctual, cleaned up the area in which he was working, and was friendly and communicative.
Cory is professional and prompt. He came out on a weekend over the holidays to find our mainline water leak. We really appreciated his efforts to get our issue fixed as quickly as possible, at a price significantly below the other quote we received. He shared back helpful photos and stands behind his work. Thanks, Cory!
We had an issue with a leak in our gas fireplace and calling The Leak Locator was the right move! Cory checked everything out, replaced a small valve, cleaned out the fireplace, and it's working great! He also checked our outdoor grille connection and verified that it was good as well. We now have peace of mind from having an expert check it all out. We absolutely recommend The Leak Locator & it's great how they are able to take care of plumbing issues also.
Honest, fair, and nice job. What more could you ask for. This service was for a replacement of an outdoor hose bib. I would highly recommend The Leak Locator.
In the process of digging a pool in my backyard, I noticed that water was coming in from 2 different locations so I contacted The Leak Locator and within 5 minutes, Cory, the owner, responded to me stating that he would be at my place the next day. As promised, Cory and his team showed up at our place at the exact time. Not only was Cory punctual, but he performed a thorough inspection and test of our backyard and also our neighbors' backyards to eliminate any potential leaks that might be coming from our neighbors. At the end of the day, Cory and his team were amazing to work with and they were extremely professional and courteous. If you feel that you have leaks or experience any plumbing issues, I would reach out to The Leak Locator as I was very satisfied with their overall service. I would definitely call Cory and his team again.
Heather W.
09/06/2018 12:00:00 SA
Life saver. I had a pipe leak in my kitchen ceiling, the owner Corey came to my home within 2 hours. He found the leak and fixed it (he is a plumber too). Professional, very reasonable cost for repair, quick and accurate.
Nora Z.
04/01/2021 12:00:00 SA
Cory just left my house and let me tell you...he's a rock star! We've had too many plumbers to count come out to figure out where a leak was coming from and none pulled out any tools or gadgets to even pretend to know what they were doing. Cory came in with gadgets and tools and everything imaginable and found the leak within 30 minutes or less. If I can give him more stars I would definitely do so. He will be the only guy we call from now on. AND he's the nicest guy ever!
Lisa W.
06/10/2020 12:00:00 SA
This was a pretty good experience considering the issue. Cory came over right away and fixed the issues in a couple days. Would definitely call him again.
Bill B.
04/05/2022 12:00:00 SA
We noticed a leak coming through our kitchen ceiling and realized the shower was right above. A friend of ours recommended Cory with The Leak Locator. I reached out to Cory over text and was always very impressed by his response time. We set up an appointment for Kenny to come out and take a look. Kenny immediately explained what we needed, and was honest and professional. He had our plumbing fixed in just under two hours. If you are looking for plumbing related issues, these ARE THE GUYS!
Cory found where the leak was after I had two other companies give me a lot of might be here stuff! He was persistent and knew a lot of tricks to get the answer! Also a genuinely nice man. Definitely call The Leak Locators FIRST!
Woke up to a huge slab leak this morning, had to find someone quick, called a couple of places with no luck, found Corey The Leak Detector and he was at our house in an hour to see what he could do. Corey was very open and honest with us and didn't just want to tear up our floor without exploring options. He asked if we had ever considered repiping because we had 4 previous slab leaks fixed in the last 7 or 8 years & we told him yes we had considered it several years ago but never did it, we all agreed it was time to just do it. He referred us to Repipe1 and had a guy out at our house within 2 hrs getting us a quote. So Corey didn't do the fix and take our money for something he & we knew would happen again. I will use Corey for any future plumbing issues in a heartbeat! Thanks for your honesty Corey!
Very professional. What seemed a small job to me, turned out to be a big one, but Cory took it all in stride and gave a great price to boot. I will definitely be calling on him again!
Bill P.
06/05/2021 12:00:00 SA
They quickly found the issue and provided a video proving the leaking area. Great to have a service like this.
I needed to identify a leak source that could have been from 3 separate unique sources. We needed this to complete an insurance claim for the water damage in our house. After I gave all the facts Cory was able to pin point and replicate the leak. He was very professional and he did a quality job. A+ work!
Tank-less water heater install- It was time to replace our 15-year-old water heater and contacted Corey to discuss tankless water heating systems. Corey gave me the ups and downs related to tankless and he recommended the proper flow for my home and the installation was impeccable. All the valves are accessible D scaling filter was included and he put everything back the way he found it and cleaned up. I would recommend Corey for anyone that has any plumbing needs he's honest and on time.
As the owner of a house and rental house, I knew early on that a tiny water leak can turn into an enormous and expensive problem if not handled quickly and thoroughly. In fact, I warn my tenants that an annual physical inspection is mandatory and I will be checking every shower, tub, toilet, appliance and sink for any moisture.
My home had a small leak next to the bathtub and I could not figure out if it was a slab leak or leaky pipe. Cory came out and was as nice and informative as can be. He was very thorough in his approach and had some fun tools that looked like a computerized stethoscope that can hear small leaks. He pinpointed the problem as a leaky faucet hitting my tub overflow drain and dripping behind the tub.
His diagnosis was spot on. The faucet repair did the trick and I saved a lot of money by not damaging my hardwood floors or drywall.
He is worth every penny!
Timi A.
10/12/2018 12:00:00 SA
We were given Cory's name when we discovered we had a mainline leak. My husband called him and we couldn't believe he could come out the same day. He dropped by, assessed the situation and gave us a quote. Which happened to be hundreds of dollars less than American Plumbing.
Cory emailed us the quote and was up front about what the cost was, but if there were further issues it could be more. I appreciated the straight forward conversation.
When Cory came out the next day with his associate, they were just a pair of tremendously nice guys. They were able to complete the job with no hidden fees, they were professional and actually a joy to talk too.
I loved everything about this experience and would highly recommend this company!
My Kitchen pipe suddenly burst and I had to turn off the water to my entire house. It was past 5pm and I called several plumbers but nobody picked up their phone except for Corey at the Leak Locator. After explaining the issue I was experiencing, he initially told me he would come to my house early the next morning. Once he realized my house would have no water he immediately left and arrived at my house within less than an hour. Not only was he professional and diligent in helping me fix my leak problem but he did not charge me an arm or leg knowing the dire emergency state I was in. I would definitely use the Leak Locator again for any future water issues and I would recommend others too!
Super helpful and very informative. We had an unusual situation and they were quick to respond and gave us advice that will likely save us money in the long run. Definitely recommend them.
Belinda R.
09/01/2019 12:00:00 SA
The HB utility people informed us of a big spike in our water bill and that we should get a leak detection company in. I reached out to a number of outfits and Cory was the first to respond and he was able to come over a few hours later. He was very professional and immediately went to work. In the end it turned out to be a toilet that leaked very badly. ( who would have thought that could double your water bill??)
Cory gave us a couple of options and we went with a less expensive repair ( knowing it might need a full toilet replacement in the near-ish future), and he came back the next day to finish the job.
Even though this was a minor job for Cory (and we could have had a regular plumber do the job) he was very attentive and patient with my elderly dad in explaining what he was doing.
We would definitely call him again if we do have a more serious leak.
We had a leak but had no idea where it was (running water sound near our water heater but no visible leak). After a disastrous experience with another company, we called Cory, the owner of The Leak Locator, based on the positive reviews online.
In the few minutes we spoke, he was friendly, professional and helpful. He agreed to come the next day for the leak detection. He and his assistant arrived on time and had the necessary tools to successfully determine where the leak was. He provided an honest and reasonable estimate so we agreed to have him come back the next day to fix the leak. He and his assistant again arrived on time. Cory took the time to explain, step by step, what they were doing and why, which really put our minds at ease. We greatly appreciated the information as we are always eager to learn. He was professional, friendly, and a genuinely nice person who really loves, and takes pride in, his work.
We highly recommend Cory and will definitely reach out to him for any and all future plumbing needs!
Judy S.
11/10/2020 12:00:00 SA
Cannot recommend. It took 2 visits to find the leak. 1st visit he assumed it was shower pan, told us not to use shower, still leaked for another week& he came back with another plumber & they then discovered it was a pressure cartridge in the wall, they told me the part to get & after another week Cory came back & tried to remove old part, he couldn't, said he would confer with his mentor plumber & would get back to us. He left & never called back. I called him a few days later, he texted me sorry I didn't get back, my mentor said you need a new valve That was that, he hit & ran. $150 down the drain.
Cory did a fantastic job on my new water heater install. Cory was on time, honest, and very professional. We had a great experience with Cory and would definitely recommend him to family and friends. Thanks Cory.
Mary T.
11/07/2021 12:00:00 SA
Cory was very professional from beginning to end. Very knowledgeable and honest. Answered all my questions in a timely manner. Thank you Cory.
Cory was prompt and went straight to work to assess what parts he needed. He didn't have the necessary parts with him, so he went to the local store. Took only 20 minutes to get the parts and finished the job in less than and hour. And he charged exactly what he quoted me. I will definitely refer him and he's now my plumber for any future needs.
Paolo B.
07/09/2022 12:00:00 SA
Cory was spot on in his diagnosis of my ceiling leak, and he provided valuable advice on when to get it repaired. He also worked with me on his fee. He was very professional and took his time to figure out the issue. I'll definitely use The Leak Locator again for future plumbing needs!
I wish I could recommend... I called Cory Goodwin to locate a slab water leak. He has all the electronic gadgets, identified the leak, and promptly charged me $260. He quoted me $875 to dig out the floor and fix the pinhole leak. Next Monday he came and drilled a whole in the floor, BUT, that is not where the leak was. He did not charge me the $875, and I was left evaluating other options. Meanwhile I got home from work, and I noticed a dust film all over my living room/dining room, stairs, and everything I have stored in the downstairs closet.
So to clarify, I paid $260, I got a film of dust everywhere, and the leak is still there.
IF HE COULD NOT HAVE IDENTIFIED THE LEAK FOR WHATEVER REASON, HE SHOULD HAVE WALKED AWAY.
I sincerely wish I could recommend Cory because he's a nice reasonable guy... but i still have a leak, I'm out of money, and i have to spend my weekend cleaning...
Fantastic service! Great communication, timely, and incredibly kind! Very thorough with his explanation of our issue, and very fair pricing. We will absolutely call Cory with Leak Locator again! Highly recommend his services!
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