Comparison

Permanent Monitoring vs Periodic Leak Surveys

Continuous monitoring vs annual surveys — which approach is right for your facility?

Both permanent monitoring and periodic surveys have their place. Here's how to decide which approach — or combination — is right.

Factor	Leak.ca	Periodic Leak Surveys
Coverage	24/7/365 continuous monitoring	Snapshot once per year or per quarter
Detection timing	Immediate alert when leak develops	Caught at next scheduled survey only
Cost	$3K-$10K installation + monthly fee	$2K-$5K per survey per building
Best for	High-claim buildings, critical facilities, water utilities	Standard preventive maintenance, smaller buildings
ROI timeline	Long-term (1-3 years payback)	Immediate (one avoided claim = full payback)

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