Failed Pressure-Test Investigations
Focused assessment of suspected leaks on newly installed water mains.
Commercial water-main and sewer pipeline investigations • South Carolina
FAILED YOUR WATER MAIN OR SEWER LINE TEST?
Before you waste thousands on unnecessary excavation, call The Leak Geeks. Help your crew narrow down suspected underground leaks before committing more labor, machinery and project time to exploratory digging.
LESS GUESSWORK. MORE TARGETED EXCAVATION. STATEWIDE SOUTH CAROLINA SERVICE.
Built for utility contractors
Locate the suspected leak. Protect your project budget.
When a newly installed water main fails its pressure test, digging bell-to-bell can consume valuable time and resources. We evaluate the main and testing conditions, then select suitable diagnostic methods to help identify suspected leak areas before excavation. Acoustic correlation requires a detectable leak signal. We review the test setup and site conditions before selecting a method.
Acoustic Leak Correlation
Two-sensor acoustic correlation may help estimate a leak location between accessible fittings when an adequate leak-noise signal exists. Other investigations can be assessed without operating pressure.
Explore water-main investigations →Sewer Pipeline Investigations
Gravity sewer infiltration and exfiltration assessments; CCTV and approved testing methods depend on the project, available equipment and qualified partners.
Explore sewer investigations →Contractor & Municipal Support
Project-based leak investigation for underground utility contractors, water systems and infrastructure teams.
Our field approach
Find the problem before you move the earth.
We focus initially on 6-inch, 8-inch and 16-inch ductile iron water mains, including approximately 500-foot test sections with accessible hydrants or valves.
We review pressure-test conditions, pipe details and access points, then confirm suitable equipment and scheduling for each job. Findings identify suspected leak locations, not guaranteed exact points.
DISCUSS YOUR PROJECTStatewide coverage
One utility leak detection partner. All of South Carolina.
Supporting projects across the Midlands, Upstate, Pee Dee, Lowcountry and Grand Strand. Mobilization and availability are confirmed for each project.
Columbia & LexingtonChapin & BlythewoodGreenville & SpartanburgFlorence & SumterCharleston & SummervilleMyrtle Beach & ConwayBeaufort & Hilton Head
Transparent commercial investigation pricing
Investigation pricing based on pipeline length
The rates below are preliminary starting prices for water-main investigations, not guaranteed fixed quotes. Final pricing is subject to change based on each job's access, equipment, pipe material, length, number of test sections, location, mobilization, urgency and complexity. Sewer investigations are quoted individually.
Important: Each separately isolated section may require its own assessment. Multiple leak locations, restricted access, retesting, extra site visits and specialized rentals may increase costs. Pricing does not include excavation or pipe repair. Leak location and avoided excavation costs cannot be guaranteed.
REQUEST A WRITTEN QUOTEWhy targeted investigations matter
Excavation is expensive. Investigate before you dig.
What public construction bids tell us
Published utility bids show how quickly underground construction costs accumulate. A 2024 South Granville Water and Sewer Authority bid tabulation lists 16-inch ductile-iron force-main open-cut installation at $300–$447 per linear foot. Those figures are for installation work, not a price quote for locating or repairing a single leak. Actual excavation and repair costs vary widely with soil, depth, road surfaces, shoring, access, fittings, labor and restoration.
South Carolina's Greenville Water 2025 Starsdale project bid form separately identifies costs for ductile-iron main work, rock excavation, pavement replacement, and related work. These categories show why exploratory excavation can be disruptive, but do not establish a universal per-foot repair price.
Sources: South Granville Water and Sewer Authority, October 2024 bid tabulation; Greenville Water Starsdale bid form, September 2025.
Commercial project inquiries
Stop guessing where to dig.
Tell us about your failed water-main pressure test or suspected sewer pipeline problem. We'll review your project details and follow up about investigation options, equipment availability and a quote.
No dispatch or appointment is confirmed until we accept the project.