Before you even touch a shovel, pros use gadgets like acoustic listening devices. Think of them as stethoscopes for the earth—they hear the hiss of water escaping through dirt.
You might also see a technician feeding a tiny camera down the pipe. It’s like a colonoscopy for your lawn, but way less awkward. Why does this matter? Because knowing exactly where the leak is saves you from digging up your entire yard like a pirate hunting treasure.
