Pipe TEST Forensic Analyses

Are frequent leaks, system shutdowns, and other plumbing system issues draining your budget?

For objective data that helps with operations and financial planning, get a SageWater Pipe TEST (Technical Evaluation of System Threats) forensic analysis.

A Pipe TEST diagnoses problems in a piping system. You’ll learn the true condition of your pipes, how much longer they’ll last, and what it will cost to replace them.

The Benefits of a Pipe TEST Forensic Analysis

Timing

Learn if a community-wide piping system renovation is necessary, and if it’s necessary right now.

Prioritization

Make informed decisions about when to schedule a piping renovation project amidst competing capital improvement priorities.

Budget Planning

If the study indicates that a piping system must be replaced, obtain an estimate of how much to reserve.

The Power of Data

For condo and co-op boards: Pipe TEST reports help you communicate with homeowners who may be skeptical about the need to replace a system. You’ll show that you’re making informed decisions and establishing an appropriate sense of urgency (including the ability to wait).

For apartment owners: During acquisition due diligence, use a Pipe TEST analysis when the age of an asset and/or high energy and maintenance costs indicate there may be a piping system problem. You can use the findings to negotiate a fair price in addition to budget planning.

What You Get with a SageWater Pipe TEST

Information to help you make a sound decision and establish an appropriate sense of urgency with expert data and recommendations.

Piping System Inspection

Techniques depend on your unique situation and may include camera, ultrasound, lab analysis, and more.

Expert Teams

All work is performed by certified and trained professionals and reviewed by a professional engineer.

Rapid Results

We complete most onsite inspections in just a few days and deliver complete forensic analyses and insight in 3–4 weeks.

Tailored Recommendations

In addition to a detailed forensic report, you’ll learn the true condition of your pipes, how much longer they’ll last, and what it will cost to replace them.

Examples of Pipe TEST Techniques

Camera your drain lines to find clogs, cracks, and sags.

Ultrasonically test for pipe wall deterioration.

Send samples for lab analysis to identify the reasons your pipe failed.

Test water quality, temperature, and flow to determine the cause of leaks.

Take A Deeper Dive: Sample Techniques and Findings

This forensic analysis compares the pipe wall thickness of a healthy DWV drainpipe (top) with one that is thinning and needs to be replaced (bottom).

A digital microscope shows a pinhole in a copper piping system. The interior corrosion has propagated to the exterior, producing leaks.

With camera-based testing, technicians can conduct a CCTV pipe inspection of your DWV piping system.

A technician prepares a camera for pipeline inspection.

Ultrasonic testing works by precisely measuring how long it takes for a sound pulse to travel through a specific section of pipe wall. This provides key information about the thickness of pipes, indicating issues like corrosion or constriction.

For pipe sampling, we remove sections of pipe from the system and send them to a lab for detailed inspection. Here, examination of failed plastic tubing reveals that the fracture was caused by a manufacturing defect.

Pipe TEST Client Success Stories

Multifamily Apartments

Atlanta | GA