Water Alarms and Leak Detection
Early Warning. Early Action. Peace of Mind
Coming home to find your basement or house flooded can be very stressful and costly accident. Many insurance companies are now requiring that homes have a leak or flood detection system in place; especially if the home is not occupied full time or is being used as a short term rental.
Preventing these types of accidents has become easier than ever with some smart home devices that can save you a huge headache and expense!
These systems range in complexity from simple puck-shaped sensors that you place on the floor, to in-line systems that monitor your water flow rate for irregularities that may indicate leaks.
First Step: Talk with Your Home Insurance Provider
The first thing that you are going to want to do if you’re interested in getting a leak and flood detection system installed is talk to your insurance company. They may work with specific manufacturers or have systems that they recommend. In some cases we can work directly with your insurance and/or the lead and flood detection company to make sure that you’re home is getting the correct solution for your situation.
Decide Which System Works Best for Your Requirements
There are a variety of devices on the market from very basicbattery powered models that sit on the ground (or wherever youhave concerns about a leak) and sound an audible alarm if wateris detected. These systems are good for alerting someone who ishome that there is an issue, but are not as good for people whomay not live at the property full time.Other systems have components that work in a similar way, buthave the advantage of being able to be connected to Wi-Fiallowing for remote monitoring.
While the above mentioned system are great for detecting leaks in obviousplaces and are easily installed and set-up by a homeowner, they won’t tell you ifyou have a hidden leak behind the wall or in the ceiling. For whole homeprotection you’re going to want a system that monitors the flow of water that isbeing used by the home.Whole home protection system are typically installed in-line, close to your watermeter by a professional plumber. These systems monitor the flow of water toyour home and detects/reports any out of the ordinary water usage spikes orpressure changes. Some system will also provide daily, weekly, or monthlyreports on your home’s water usage and can drill down to a particular fixture inthe home, like a faucet or toilet that is using more water than it should.
Popular Leak Detection Systems
Peace of Mind with Flo by Moen Protect your home from unexpected water damage with this smart water leak detection system.
WaterCop is a comprehensive home water leak detection and prevention system. It uses sensors to monitor high-risk areas for leaks and automatically shuts off the main water supply if a leak is detected, preventing significant water damage.
The Leak Defense System is an automatic shut off valve designed to detect leaks and protect your home against catastrophic water damage. It is a water flow monitor and alarm system for detecting leaking water pipes or fixtures in residential and commercial building structures.
What Your Neighbors Are Saying
Des did a great job assessing and repairing our plumbing leak, offering good options and recommendations. Great communication during the service call while we were away - very patient and professional as we dealt with our poor cell phone reception.
We always have a good experience with GL Plumbing & Heating. My most recent experiences have been with Marcus, and he is professional, fair, patient with my many questions, and gets the work done and done well. Des was also onsite with Marcus recently for a quote and to help troubleshoot a solution on a project and he was also kind and helpful. Becky at the office is usually the person answering the phone and is probably hearing people at their most stressed out, and she is the best. I am always grateful for her assistance getting things sorted out!
Grand County is fortunate to have this company of experts (and overall genuinely nice folks!)
Grand County is fortunate to have this company of experts (and overall genuinely nice folks!)
These gentlemen are professional, friendly, and highly knowledgeable. They replaced our hotel’s commercial water heater, brought everything up to code, and did so quickly and without hassle. I highly recommend their services.
— Beck, General Manager, Gravity Haus Winter Park
— Beck, General Manager, Gravity Haus Winter Park
Sam and his crew came and replaced a kitchen facet and added a fresh water bib to fill our hot tub. Very knowledgeable and explained different options. Yes, it was expensive but the two man crew was here for almost 3 hours. Also I had a boiler/heat inspection done by another GL employee who explained things well and explained benefits of their service contact. Very happy with service from all three employees.
Des (the plumber) did a great job. He installed water cop and new kitchen faucet. There was some faulty plumbing by previous contractors before we bought our current house in Columbine that was repaired by Des. I would recommend Grand Lake Plumbing. All of their technicians have been great. I have been using them for my houses in Grand Lake since 2005 and I’ve always had good results
GL Plumbing was exceptional! Extremely communicative. Very clear in explaining what was going to happen and to set expectations. The guys who came out and did the work were friendly, efficient and did a superb job. I kept thinking how incredibly professional every aspect of their operation is. Would recommend them in a heartbeat.
Dealing with an issue at our Grand Lake property. Becky in scheduling has been a pleasure to work with. Des Oliver, our technician, did an inspection, evaluation and estimate for the work. He was thorough and professional. First half done!
Jared was knowledgeable, friendly, and got right to work. We felt confident that we got a good maintenance check on our furnace. Jared explained what he assessed, which we appreciated, and he answered all of our questions.
2 problems , old heater, an a short time proved that. Time for replacement! Second issue: leak from upstairs toilet. Grout surrounding tub, can fix on own. Thanks for finding the cause of leak.
Today Josh carried out a service call on our heating system. An excellent technician both in terms of knowledge, skill set and a great ability to communicate. Work was carried out and follow up information was sent within the hour! Highly recommend this company.
March 26, 2025. Full boiler installation, with controls and water treatment complete! I love the technicians (Barry) and the workmanship. Design and technical feedback was excellent. Only issue is being able to contact the office. Hold time can be 30 minutes. Even the Building Inspector was unable to contact them to schedule an inspection. Fortunately he was able to contact me directly. Inspection passed with no issues.
August 6, 2025. No issues with the recent boiler installation, it has been working perfectly. I noticed an issue use with our water pressure over the last few days and contacted GLPH. Rebecca called me back within an hour and scheduled me for the next day (today) 👍. Des arrived promptly and quickly diagnosed the issue with a failure on the main well expansion tank. Upfront pricing was provided and Marcus collected the part from the shop. Both guys stayed late to get the install finished so we had water this evening. Thank you to the whole team!
March 26, 2025. Full boiler installation, with controls and water treatment complete! I love the technicians (Barry) and the workmanship. Design and technical feedback was excellent. Only issue is being able to contact the office. Hold time can be 30 minutes. Even the Building Inspector was unable to contact them to schedule an inspection. Fortunately he was able to contact me directly. Inspection passed with no issues.
August 6, 2025. No issues with the recent boiler installation, it has been working perfectly. I noticed an issue use with our water pressure over the last few days and contacted GLPH. Rebecca called me back within an hour and scheduled me for the next day (today) 👍. Des arrived promptly and quickly diagnosed the issue with a failure on the main well expansion tank. Upfront pricing was provided and Marcus collected the part from the shop. Both guys stayed late to get the install finished so we had water this evening. Thank you to the whole team!
Marcus was outstanding! His skills, communication, and recommendations were great helping us solve several plumbing issues. Thank you!!
Same great response and service every time. We have used Grand Lake Plumbing and Heating for over 20 years. Marcus took his time explaining the situation and we resolved the issue.
Des came out to check my water filtration system. After one year installation. He made one adjustment and said I'm in good shape. He explained everything to me and he did a great job. He communicated well his time schedule and that was appreciated.
The technician was awesome. The technician was extremely knowledgeable, thorough, polite, worked hard and efficiently. Performed the site visit, diagnosis, removal and install of a new water heater all in one site visit. An awesome job! I highly recommend Grand Lake Plumbing, Heating.
All of our under-ground sewer line drainage system from under our garage and lower bathroom concrete slabs had to be removed and replaced all the way out to the road. Our house is 42 years old and the hardness of our water supply had corroded and even broke though the interior cast iron drains. The outside PVC sewer lateral also had a break and a couple of sags that necessitated replacement.
Grand Lake Plumbing did an exceptional job in communication and coordination of the project. There were four different contractors involved. They even met our needed “aggressive timeline.” I highly recommend using Grand Lake Plumbing for any of your plumbing needs.
I would like to give a special thank you and shout out to Travis Appelhans, John Schenk, Jon Chrysler, Anthony, Barry, and Danny. Their concern and skill for a job well done was simply extraordinary.!
The office staff of Becky and Melissa made communication and customer service a pleasant experience.
Again, for any and all your plumbing needs, Grand Lake Plumbing is definitely your default- choice!
Thank you to the entire staff of Grand Lake Plumbing for the successful completion of this complex project.
Grand Lake Plumbing did an exceptional job in communication and coordination of the project. There were four different contractors involved. They even met our needed “aggressive timeline.” I highly recommend using Grand Lake Plumbing for any of your plumbing needs.
I would like to give a special thank you and shout out to Travis Appelhans, John Schenk, Jon Chrysler, Anthony, Barry, and Danny. Their concern and skill for a job well done was simply extraordinary.!
The office staff of Becky and Melissa made communication and customer service a pleasant experience.
Again, for any and all your plumbing needs, Grand Lake Plumbing is definitely your default- choice!
Thank you to the entire staff of Grand Lake Plumbing for the successful completion of this complex project.
All my interactions with Grand Lake Plumbing people have achieved and surpassed your terrific "core values" with excellent communication!
Be Your Best. Be Positive. Be Solution Oriented. Be a Team Player. Do the Right Thing.
Thank you.
Be Your Best. Be Positive. Be Solution Oriented. Be a Team Player. Do the Right Thing.
Thank you.
Grand Lake Plumbing, Heating and Sweetwater Pumps provided excellent service during my appointment. They came out and performed a well flow test for me. They were on time, easy to communicate with before and during my appointment and were very friendly. I would highly recommend them for any plumbing, heating or well needs you might have!
Excellent customer service. Your receptionist was exceptional in keeping in touch and fitting us in next day. Our technician, Bayley, did an awesome job explaining the process and " after care".
Very professional, she was able to clear the clog rather quickly and followup testing to be sure all drains were flowing freely. The price was a bit high IMO, however the response time and professional work were awesome.
We contacted a number of local plumbers with little response or scheduling a week out (no toilet for a week was not acceptable).
Very professional, she was able to clear the clog rather quickly and followup testing to be sure all drains were flowing freely. The price was a bit high IMO, however the response time and professional work were awesome.
We contacted a number of local plumbers with little response or scheduling a week out (no toilet for a week was not acceptable).
We are in the process of building a log home in Grand Lake and Grand Lake Plumbing, Heating & Sweet Water Pumps has provided excellent service and their staff has been available at every turn and patiently answered all our questions.
I know Grand Lake Plumbing gets an overwhelming number of calls for help and yet they were able to move things around to get to me quickly.
I needed a major overhaul and Replacement of heating and hot water system
Job was well done and Anthony and his partner (?) kept me informed on arrival times plans etc. it was a 3 day job.
Professional in every way.
Completed on time etc.
Job was well done and Anthony and his partner (?) kept me informed on arrival times plans etc. it was a 3 day job.
Professional in every way.
Completed on time etc.
Barry and Jayden were pleasant, friendly, and professional young men. They called in advance to let me know of their impending arrival. They were neat and clean throughout the process of removal and installation, and they even put down a large tarp as they wheeled units in and out of our dirty garage. They was patient with me as they answered all of my questions. I appreciated their willingness to share their knowledge. They went above and beyond during this project. We highly recommend Grand Lake Plumbing and Heating! They are the best!
John’s expertise as an engineer gave us the confidence in his understanding of our complex water, heating and ventilation issues. He spent considerable time with us to help us understand and make decisions regarding filtration, protection of our pipes and appliances, water storage, water heater and furnace. Exceptional customer service once again from Grand Lake Plumbing.
They did a great job troubleshooting my issue but were unable to correct it because it was electrical in nature. The tech (Aaron) was great but the diagnosis fee was incredibly high. I had to pay almost $300 for what amounted to a ten minute diagnosis and “sorry, we can’t fix it, call an electrician”. I still recommend these guys as they responded really quickly, but you will pay top dollar for their service
Our Proven Process
Listen
Your comfort starts with us understanding your needs. Our Customer Service Representative will actively listen, ensuring we fully understand your needs. Our team then matches you to the right technician, providing five-star service.
Explore
Thorough exploration is essential to addressing your plumbing, water well or heating needs. Our technicians conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your entire system to provide a long-lasting solution.
Options
Clear options empower you to make informed decisions. Our technicians will present various solutions tailored to your specific needs and budget, helping you choose the best solution for your home.
Execute
Our dedicated team consistently delivers results. With their skill and industry knowledge, our technicians complete repairs and installations upholding to codes and safety standards. We build lasting relationships founded on trust and credibility.
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Your satisfaction is our showcase. We go beyond the repair to educate and inform you about your system. Our goal is to leave you with a comprehensive understanding of your plumbing and heating needs, along with complete satisfaction and a five-star experience.
