Washington, D.C.’s mix of historic rowhomes, early 20th-century cottages, and contemporary builds offers charm — but also brings a range of potential water issues. Neighborhoods like Adams Morgan, Capitol Hill, and Brookland feature aging infrastructure and unique construction details that can make Leak Detection more complex.

D.C.’s frequent rain, harsh winters, and the region’s dense clay soil mean that water has a tendency to lingerespecially beneath foundations. Older plumbing, shifting soil, and worn-out waterproofing all contribute to the risk. Whether your home is a century old or brand new, Dr. Leaks understands the specific challenges that come with owning a home in Washington, D.C. We’re here to find the source and stop the problem — before it gets worse.

Dr. Leaks detects and repairs leaks in the DC area

Dr. Leaks' Washington D.C. Office

2112 N Capitol St NW
Washington DC 20002
202-875-7519

Our Washington D.C. Service Area

We detect and repair leaks throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. If you’re unsure whether you’re in our service area, reach out; we may still be able to help!

D.C. Leak Detection & Repair

Given the climate in the D.C. area, homeowners may experience a variety of water leaks, from a flooded basement, a ceiling or window leak, a roof leak, or a mystery leak. Whatever it is, our team of experts will hunt it down and fix it, for good. You don’t have to contact multiple contractors to find a solution, or waste money on a roofer or a new roof when the problem is not the roof. Our team of Leak Detection and repair experts understand Washington, D.C.’s unique home architecture and can solve your leak problems.

Client Testimonials

Brian C. profile pictureBrian C.
14:39 03 Nov 25
Dr. Leaks has assessed two separate leaks for us and we found their leak detection, documentation and reporting thorough and decisive enough to make the necessary repairs on our home. We are happy with both their detection and repair work. I hope we do not have more leaks, but if we do, we will not hesitate to call them again.
Christopher S. profile pictureChristopher S.
02:15 03 Nov 25
Dr. Leaks helped us locate and remedy the source of several leaks thorugh out our home that other contractors had been unable to address.

We appreciated how Dr. Leaks created a leak report before they started work on our home so that we knew exactly what issues they were seeking to address. It was very easy to work with the company on scheduling and other matters.

Now nearly a year after they completed work, we are still water free. I would recommend this business to anyone.
Craig B. profile pictureCraig B.
20:38 30 Oct 25
Worked with the Dr Leaks team who did a full back siding replacement for me. I have an older house and they were able to uncover the area of the leak after other basic roofers/siding folks could not. Their team do very quality work and I appreciated the confidence in knowing they were doing the job the right way. Would recommend!
Gene G. profile pictureGene G.
11:14 24 Oct 25
We've used Dr. Leaks over the past year or so to address a longstanding leak in our roof. Our experience has been overwhelmingly positive.

I appreciate their approach to detecting leaks, which is to say: they actually have one. I have yet to meet a roofer that will spend time trying to figure out where a leak is coming from. The usual approach is either to guess, or redo the entire roof. Dr. Leaks will do water tests to understand what's going on.

Dr. Leaks were always clear about what they were doing, and why. Pictures of the work are available via their website. They provided multiple options at varying price points, and they also performed repairs that another roofer would not even consider.

Also, it should be noted that the quality of roofing in Philadelphia is notoriously terrible, with one bad roof layer piled upon another. Figuring out where a leak is coming from is not an easy task.
So, take these one star reviews here with a grain of salt.
Patrick D. profile picturePatrick D.
02:46 20 Oct 25
Professional and an initially pleasant experience, but zero results or commitment to helping with my repair.

Contacted Dr. Leaks in July 2025 to assess a leak in our downstairs half bath. Luckily, it was a small leak, since we could not get an appointment until mid-August.

Once the technicians arrived, they spent 8 hours looking for the source of the leak. Four holes were cut in the walls, cameras used, the same questions asked again and again. And at the end of the day? A charge of $2,080 and no clear direction on next steps.

It is now October and we are still dealing with the fallout from the leak. I never received a full leak report/assessment from their "leak experts." Thankfully, a local plumber was able to point us to the necessary repairs, but with the cost of what needs to be done, I wish I didn't burn 2K with Dr. Leaks for zero results.

Posting this so others with larger more devasting leaks do not put their trust in this company.
Ronan G. profile pictureRonan G.
15:05 03 Oct 25
Josh and his team were responsive and were easy to work with. I had a leak in my ceiling stemming from an HVAC duct condensing through the insulation. It was diagnosed and taken care of within my schedule. They offer financing through a third party bank and their team of leak detection professionals are thorough and competent. Daniel, their repair team member, came on time everyday and finished the job within schedule. Everyone was very professional and reliable. Look to these guys if you want the job done right and not just on the cheap. You’ll save money in the long run.
erika S. profile pictureerika S.
18:54 01 Oct 25
On August 25th, two reps from Dr. Leaks came to our house to inspect a leak we had coming from our roof deck. Our contractor cut out a significant portion of the ceiling to see if we would be able to determine the cause. As of today, 10.1 not only do I still not have my report but they were unable to determine the cause of the leak since it “wasn’t actively leaking”. I reached out two weeks ago for my report and was told “they are running behind” on their reports. Do NOT waste your money with them!
Sam D. profile pictureSam D.
13:14 27 Jul 25
Dr leaks was extremely thorough and meticulous in identifying and remediating a rooftop leak in my home. They are certainly expensive but worth it to prevent more significant damage that happened to a neighbor on my block. The staff is very accommodative and they highlight all the costs that will be incurred very clearly and do a great job of customer service. Highly recommend
Christopher S. profile pictureChristopher S.
12:43 16 Jul 25
I highly recommend Dr. Leaks if you're dealing with water issues in your home. I had a persistent leak caused by the improper installation of a roof deck, and it was causing damage inside the house. An earlier contractor failed to properly repair it. Dr. Leaks quickly identified the source of the problem, explained everything clearly, and got right to work. Not only did they fix the leak, but they also took care of the cosmetic damage inside. Everything looks great now. Very professional, responsive, and reliable from start to finish. A top-notch service for anyone in Philadelphia needing leak detection and repair.
Ivaniza G. profile pictureIvaniza G.
01:10 13 Jul 25
So far I am very pleased with the service Dr. Leaks has provided. We have had several roofers over the years and they never looked beyond the surface to figure out what the problem was. My brothers coworker reccomended Dr leaks. We reached out to them via their website and they responded promptly. They clearly explained their services, cost and the detection and repair process. I scheduled and appointment and they were very professional. Communication was clear and consistent and they arrived exactly when they said they would. They asked me thorugh questions about the history and current issues in regard to the leak and they got to work. They were very friendly and explained eveything they did and anything the found. They showed me photos and video and even had another person come in to test for mold. When they realized the leak was in the only bathroom they made sure keep the hole they made to detect the leak small. They also cleaned up after they were finished. I'm please with their initial detection services and I'm waiting on the findings and reccomendations.
Thank you!
Charles M. profile pictureCharles M.
22:18 26 Jun 25
For hard to diagnose leaks, they do a great job. They will keep coming back and get the job done right. Great team and they are always very friendly and communicative, which is helpful. Would highly recommend.
Sarah profile pictureSarah
13:42 16 Jun 25
I can't say enough good things about this company. My husband and I own a rental property that had a leaky ceiling in one unit that went on for 5+ years. We had contracted 3 masons, 3 roofers, 4 general contractors, a building inspector and a "window guy" over the course of time to attempt to locate and solve the problem. It cost us almost $80k in repairs and renovations...and it still leaked. We found Dr. Leaks on a online search because we were out of ideas and felt like we had exhausted options with local contractors. Every person on the team, from start to finish, was a pleasure to work with - very informative and friendly. They were able to come out quickly to water test, and immediately found numerous problems that had been missed by other contractors. We decided to proceed with their recommended repairs and after a long winter of a lot of freezing rain and ice melting, and then numerous spring storms with heavy rain and wind, we are still leak free after 6 months. We were finally able to complete the restoration of the unit and get it rented out. Many thanks to everyone at Dr. Leaks for solving what felt like a never-ending problem. Would recommend these folks to anyone with a "unsolvable" leak!
Dr. Leaks detect and repair specialist repairing leak in Philly

Your local leak experts

With comprehensive expertise across plumbing, roofing, and interior and exterior waterproofing, we have the knowledge to diagnose and repair even the most mysterious leaks. Sit back and let us do what we are great at: fixing leaks.

  • Decades of experience fixing leaks and mold problems all over Washington D.C — we’ve seen it all!
  • A comprehensive approach so you don’t need a parade of contractors through your home
  • Cosmetic and water damage repairs to restore your home to its original condition

Dr. Leaks detect and repair specialist repairing leak in Philly

We put you back in control of your leak problem

We’ll keep you informed every step of the way. With comprehensive reports, pictures, and videos that document the specific causes and effects of your individual leak, a full repair plan, and consistent status updates, you can relax, because you’re in control of every step of the decision-making process.

  • We’ll never push for something you don’t need. We’ll give you the information and let you decide for yourself.
  • At each state of our process, you decide how to move forward.
  • Full documentation of what we’ve found and how we will repair it.

Dr. Leaks detect and repair specialist repairing leak in Philly

We’ll take care of you from first drip to final fix

From Leak Detection and repair, to a thorough leak test and full cosmetic repairs to get your house back to its original condition, we’ve got you covered. We are the last company you will need to hire to fix your water problems — when we’re done, it’ll be like the leak never existed.

  • Our team is always happy to answer questions, chat through any concerns, and help guide you through the process.
  • Thorough testing of our repair to be certain we have fixed the problem.
  • If the same leak persists after our repair, we’ll come back and fix it, no charge.

The Three Steps of our Leak Detection and Repair Process

Interested in learning more about how we detect and repair your leak?
Look through our different steps on how we fix your leak, like it never even existed.

Not sure where the water is coming from?

From first drip to final fix, call us today!