Acoustic finds the LEAK, GPR finds the PIPE. Best used together.
| Factor | Leak.ca | Ground Penetrating Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Detects | Sound of water escaping under pressure | Pipe location, depth, subsurface objects |
| Finds water directly? | Yes — detects the leak itself | No — finds pipe, not the leak |
| Non-metal pipes | Yes — works on any material | Yes — GPR sees plastic pipes too |
| Best combined | Acoustic finds leak, GPR maps pipe for excavation planning | Used together = maximum accuracy |