Common-Element Investigations

Common-property leaks — risers, mains, parkade lines, shared envelope — affect every owner and demand careful investigation. We isolate, test and document common-element systems with the rigour engineering and insurance reviews require. Reporting includes system schematics, defect locations, and a clear narrative of where common-element work ends and unit-level work begins. This is the data strata corporations need to scope responsible repair programs.

Who this service is for

• Residential
• Commercial

Why Strata Leak Detection for common-element investigations

Strata Leak Detection is a sub-division of Leak.ca, the Greater Vancouver leak detection company trusted since 1999. Every site visit is delivered by certified technicians using calibrated equipment, with documented findings formatted for insurance, engineering and procurement use.

We don't sell remediation. Our role is independent detection and assessment — the data you and your professional team work from.

Pairs well with

Clients booking common-element investigations often combine it with Unit-to-Unit Leak Tracing or Strata Insurance Support — particularly when the underlying issue spans multiple systems or when documentation needs to support a broader investigation.

How to prepare for your visit

1. Document what you're seeing. Photos, dates, sounds, water-bill changes, anything unusual. The more we know in advance, the faster we can locate.
2. Clear access to the suspected area. Move furniture, stored items, and rugs. Non-invasive methods still need clear sightlines.
3. Have system history ready. Recent plumbing work, prior leaks, renovations, age of property, prior insurance claims.
4. Confirm the email for your report. Photo-linked report delivered within 48 hours (often same-day for residential).