We use the same tech police helicopters use, except we're hunting water leaks behind your walls instead of suspects.
Your neighbor thinks we showed up with ghost-hunting equipment. Nope—just a thermal imaging camera that costs more than most cars.
Why We Look Like We're From The Future
Water shows up cold on thermal cameras. That wet spot behind your wall? Looks like a blue blob on our screen. Meanwhile, your dry walls are glowing orange/red.
This means we can find leaks without turning your bathroom into a demolition zone. No exploratory holes. No "let's just cut here and see what happens."
What Charlotte Plumbers Actually Use
The big boys in Charlotte (E.R. Services, Superior Plumbing) use FLIR cameras—the same brand the military uses. They'll spot a leak through drywall, tile, even concrete slabs.
We scan your walls like we're doing a home inspection from the future. Takes 20 minutes instead of 2 hours of guesswork and drywall destruction.
When You Actually Need This
Your water bill doubled but nothing looks wet? Thermal camera time.
Mystery wet spot on the ceiling but the roof is fine? Yep, we're bringing the camera.
Old house with plaster walls you don't want to destroy? Definitely thermal camera territory.
The Reality Check
Not every plumber has one of these. They're expensive, and some guys would rather just start cutting holes.
If you call a plumber about a hidden leak and they don't mention thermal imaging? Ask why. It'll save you a lot of patch-and-paint later.
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