American Leak Detection

Your swimming pool or spa is leaking but you can't find the leak. What do you do? Call American Leak Detection. The company uses electronic, noninvasive proprietary equipment to locate hidden water and sewer leaks in homes and businesses without creating holes in walls or digging up decks or gardens.

Franchise Details
Investment Amount: $150,000 - $175,000 Agreement Length: 10 years
Franchise Fee: $40000 Royalty Fee: 8%
Company Established: 1974 Franchising since: 1984
Franchised Units: 334 Total Units: 345
Earnings Claim: Yes Financial Assitance: Yes

About The Original Leak Specialists

We are widely known as the Original Leak Specialists. Since 1974, our network of franchisees has detected nearly 5 million leaks, saving home and business owners billions of dollars in costly repairs. Just as we offer an incomparable service to our customers, we offer an incomparable opportunity for our franchisees to grow and thrive in a fresh and dynamic industry, backed by a successful and seasoned company.  

When Richard and Lorrie Rennick founded American Leak Detection in Palm Springs, California, in 1974, they limited business to detecting pool, spa and slab leaks in the Southern California area. Since that time, the company has expanded beyond its desert roots-American Leak Detection now operates locations across the United States and around the world. Today, in addition to the pool, spa and slab work, American Leak Detection franchisees perform sewer- and utility-line locating; oil, gas and natural gas leak detection; crack injection; and various other related services.

Now, the company uses electronic, noninvasive proprietary equipment to locate hidden water and sewer leaks in homes and businesses without creating holes in walls or digging up decks or gardens.

American Leak Detection also handles the repair.

The American Leak Detection Proven System

Doing It Right

Accurate leak detection requires a combination of two things: specially trained experts and quality equipment. American Leak Detection has taken its job a step further by implementing its own proprietary methods and technology to ensure the most non-invasive leak detection possible.

Brand Name Recognition

By implementing our proven system year after year, we have become the most recognized name in leak detection. That means you would be starting out on day one as the most sought-after and trusted name in leak detection, backed by a well-known logo, quality brand attributes and a reputation for dependable service. In other words, the people you would need to know already know American Leak Detection. These include:

  • Professional referral sources
  • Insurance adjusters
  • Restoration companies
  • Building and property owners / managers
  • Municipalities

We have laid the groundwork and made it very simple for franchisees to come in, benefit from what we have already created, and start their own, fully functional business.Franchisees do not need leak detection or plumbing experience. The company provides franchisees with the proprietary equipment and training on the equipment as well as on marketing and business management tools and techniques. Franchisees also benefit from the company's Web-based lead generation services.

Building on a Rising Market Demand

Constantly Aging Infrastructures

Each day, billions of gallons of clean, treatable drinking water is wasted throughout the world due to crumbling infrastructure. In the U.S. alone, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that over the next 20 years, $400 billion will be needed to repair, replace and upgrade America’s water systems. The picture is clear - the nation’s freshwater supplies can no longer quench its thirst. American Leak Detection’s products and services capitalize on this demand and offer solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets.

Leaks Can’t Wait

Leak damage leads to much bigger, more expensive repairs, which property owners want to avoid at all costs. No matter what the economy is doing, chances are, if a home or business is leaking, the owner will have it fixed.

Supporting Your Success

Always remember that although you own your own business, you are backed by a huge network of people who own that same business and experience the same day-to-day concerns you do. Our sophisticated system of support reflects our maturity in franchise operations. Here are a few of the support systems that will be available to you:

24-Hour Access to our Intranet
Our Intranet provides an open, question/answer forum where you can ask your peers for a solution or advice on any aspect of leak detection operations.
 
ALU (American Leak University)
We understand it is hard to retain everything you learned in your initial training. That is why ALU is here to offer refresher courses in everything from day-to-day operations, to marketing, to relationship development with local contractors. Of course, this is all offered at ZERO charge to you, the franchisee.
 
You Are Surrounded
From your fellow ALD franchisee in the next city or state to the ALD headquarters in Palm Springs, California, someone will always be available to talk with you and answer any questions you might have. Think of it as a safety net that most business owners can only dream of.
 
Quarterly Newsletter
Not only do we keep you informed through our Intranet site, we also publish a quarterly newsletter that provides you with in-depth articles about issues relating to you and the American Leak Detection system.
 
Annual Convention
Once a year we bring our franchisees from around the world together for four days of peer-to-peer networking, technical training, and meetings with business and industry experts. Following this event, franchise owners go back to their businesses with renewed passion and energy, and new tools to increase their success.

Benefits to the American Leak Detection Business

We believe we have combined the best of both worlds: the ability to own your own business, and the local and global support of a large corporation. American Leak Detection is able to supply you with everything you need to succeed - not to mention ongoing support when you need it most.

Training and Education

We are often asked if franchisees are required to have a background in plumbing or pipe work. The answer is, no.

A First-class Marketing System

Since 1974, we have learned to leverage our relationships to develop a marketing program that makes it cost-effective to advertise.

Supporting Your Success

Always remember that although you own your own business, you are backed by a huge network of people who own that same business and experience the same day-to-day concerns you do.

Taking the Next Step

If you’ve reached a point in your life where the status quo just won’t do, maybe it’s time to explore your options. We offer a chance to start your own business, a business rich in history and time-tested, proven methods. The opportunity is here, it’s up to you to take that next step. We’re ready when you are.

Are You Ready?

If you’re ready to rise above the status quo and really want to take control of your destiny - then you’re already well on your way.

The Investment

We offer an invaluable opportunity to transition into the business world at a competitive price.

Our Easy Process

Our franchisee selection process has been developed through years of experience to assist both you and American Leak Detection in making an educated and informed decision about the potential of a long-term relationship.

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