Richmond, Metro Vancouver
Drone leak detection in Richmond
Leak.ca has been serving Richmond industrial facilities since 1999. Our certified technicians use advanced non-invasive technology — thermal imaging, acoustic correlation, ground-penetrating radar, and tracer gas — to locate hidden water and process leaks without unnecessary damage to your property. Built on the Fraser delta — soil conditions and high water table make leak detection critical.
Neighbourhoods we serve in Richmond
We respond across Richmond, including Steveston, Brighouse, Hamilton, Sea Island, and Thompson. Same-day appointments are typically available for urgent situations; regular bookings within 24–48 hours.
Common drone leak issues in Richmond
- Mystery leaks on the top floor — Water staining on an upper level of a tall building is almost always coming through the roof or wall envelope above. Aerial thermal pinpoints the entry point.
- Aging flat roof, no recent survey — Most commercial flat roofs need a thermal survey every 5 years to catch wet insulation. Catching it early can save the membrane.
- Wet insulation suspected — Water trapped between membrane and deck won't show inside — but it doubles your heating cost and rots the deck. Thermal imaging finds it instantly.
- Strata depreciation report — BC strata corporations require periodic depreciation reports. Aerial roof imagery + thermal is a far better evidence base than visual-only walks.
Why Richmond property managers choose Leak.ca
- No scaffolding, no rope, no roof walks — A 30-minute drone flight replaces a $5,000–$25,000 scaffolding setup or two days of rope-access work. Zero working-at-height risk.
- Transport Canada Advanced RPAS certified — Our pilots hold Transport Canada Advanced RPAS certificates. Fully insured commercial drone operations — required for legal work in BC airspace.
- 4K visual + thermal in one flight — Each inspection captures geo-tagged 4K photo, video, and FLIR-grade radiometric thermal data — all annotated in your report.
- Reports for insurance + strata depreciation — Detailed PDF reports with thermal overlays, moisture maps, and annotated images — accepted by all major insurers, strata councils, and engineering firms.