Water intrusion doesn't always enter where the damage appears. Water can travel behind walls, through building assemblies, along window frames, and through failed sealants before becoming visible inside a building.

American Rope Access provides professional water leak detection and water intrusion testing for commercial, multi-unit, high-rise, and difficult-to-access buildings throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.

Our systematic testing process is designed to help identify where water is entering, isolate the likely source, and provide clear documentation so the appropriate repair can be made.

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A ceiling stain or wet wall may be the result of water entering several feet—or even several floors—away from the visible damage.

Common sources of water intrusion include:

• Failed window seals and perimeter joints
• Curtain wall and storefront systems
• Deteriorated caulking and sealants
• Cracks and openings in exterior façades
• Roof-to-wall transitions
• Skylights and architectural glazing
• Expansion joints
• Penetrations and exterior openings
• Improperly sealed building components
• Areas affected by wind-driven rain

Rather than relying on guesswork, ARA uses a systematic approach to investigate suspected water entry points.

We begin by evaluating the suspected leak area from both the interior and exterior when accessible.

Our technicians look for visible signs of water entry, failed sealants, cracks, gaps, deteriorated materials, staining, and other conditions that may contribute to water intrusion.

We also consider the building's construction and the way water could travel through the exterior assembly.

Once potential entry points have been identified, we perform controlled water testing to help isolate the source.

Rather than simply spraying an entire façade, testing is performed systematically on suspected areas while the interior is monitored for signs of water penetration.

This allows us to narrow down the likely entry point and distinguish between multiple possible sources.

Not all water intrusion is visible.

Moisture meters and thermal imaging can help identify areas of elevated moisture and temperature differences that may indicate hidden water intrusion.

These tools provide additional information when investigating leaks that are concealed behind finishes or building components.

We document the investigation with photographs, observations, moisture readings when applicable, and testing results.

Our findings help property owners, managers, contractors, and building professionals understand:

• Where water is likely entering
• Which building components may be contributing to the problem
• What areas were tested
• What conditions were observed
• What repairs or further investigation may be appropriate

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Some of the most difficult leaks originate from areas that are inaccessible from the ground.

High-rise windows, curtain walls, façades, skylights, architectural features, and upper-level joints may require specialized access simply to inspect the suspected source.

That's where American Rope Access has an advantage.

Our trained rope access technicians can safely reach elevated areas that may otherwise require scaffolding, swing stages, or aerial lifts.

This allows us to investigate difficult-to-access areas while minimizing equipment, setup time, and disruption to building occupants.

• High-rise windows
• Curtain wall systems
• Exterior façades
• Skylights and atriums
• Expansion joints
• Parapets and roof transitions
• Difficult-to-access sealant joints
• Architectural features
• Other elevated building-envelope components

Finding the source is only part of solving a water intrusion problem.

When our investigation identifies a repairable issue such as failed sealant, deteriorated caulking, or an accessible exterior opening, American Rope Access can often perform the necessary sealing or waterproofing repair.

This gives property owners and managers the option of working with one contractor from investigation through repair.

Depending on the findings, repairs may include:

• Joint and perimeter caulking
• Sealant replacement
• Exterior waterproofing
• Localized sealing
• Window perimeter sealing
• Building-envelope repairs

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American Rope Access works with property owners, property managers, HOAs, contractors, and other building professionals throughout Southern California.

Our water intrusion investigations are particularly useful when dealing with:

Investigate recurring leaks while minimizing disruption to tenants and building operations.

Use rope access to reach elevated windows, façades, joints, and other difficult-to-access areas.

Investigate water intrusion while taking care to minimize unnecessary disturbance to existing building materials.

Identify potential sources of recurring leaks before proceeding with larger repair projects.

Our rope access capabilities allow us to investigate areas that may be difficult or expensive to reach using conventional equipment.

Our team includes technicians trained and certified through recognized rope access organizations including SPRAT and IRATA.

We don't rely solely on visual observations. Controlled testing and moisture-detection tools help us investigate the suspected source methodically.

We provide photographic documentation and findings to help you understand the condition and determine the next step.

When appropriate, we can also provide caulking, sealing, and waterproofing repairs after identifying the source.

American Rope Access is a California-licensed and insured contractor serving Los Angeles and Southern California.

American Rope Access provides water leak detection and water intrusion testing throughout Los Angeles and surrounding Southern California communities.

We regularly work in and around:

Los Angeles • West Hollywood • Beverly Hills • Santa Monica • Culver City • Marina del Rey • Inglewood • Torrance • Long Beach • El Segundo • Hawthorne • Carson • Burbank • Glendale • Pasadena • Anaheim • Irvine • Orange County and surrounding areas.

We begin with a visual inspection and then use controlled water testing to investigate suspected entry points. Moisture meters and thermal imaging may also be used to help identify hidden moisture and trace potential water paths.

Yes. We can investigate suspected leaks around window frames, perimeter sealants, joints, storefront systems, curtain walls, and adjacent building materials.

Yes. Our rope access capabilities allow our technicians to reach many elevated areas without relying exclusively on scaffolding or aerial lifts.

When the source is a repairable exterior condition, ARA may also provide caulking, sealing, and waterproofing repairs.

That is common with water intrusion. Water can travel through building assemblies before appearing as an interior stain or moisture problem. Moisture detection, thermal imaging, and controlled testing can help investigate concealed sources.

Yes. Depending on the scope of the investigation, we can provide photographs, observations, moisture readings, and documented findings to help identify the likely source and determine appropriate next steps.

Our primary focus is commercial, multi-unit, and complex building-envelope investigations, but we can evaluate residential projects depending on the building and scope.

Don't let a recurring leak turn into more extensive water damage.

American Rope Access can investigate suspected water intrusion, identify potential entry points, and help determine the appropriate next step.

American Rope Access
Licensed California Contractor • License #1137594
Serving Los Angeles & Southern California