If you’ve ever come home to a soaked carpet, a warped hardwood floor, or a water bill that tripled overnight, you already know the fear that lives behind every wall in your house: the leak you can’t see.
Most plumbing leaks don’t announce themselves with a burst pipe and a flooded basement. They start small: a slow drip behind a wall, a failing supply line under a sink, a water heater that’s been seeping for weeks, and by the time you notice, the damage is already done.
At Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians, our plumbing team installs our own Eco LeakSecure for homeowners across Ohio and Kentucky, and the question we hear most often is simple: how much does this actually cost, and what am I paying for?
This guide breaks down what LeakSecure is, what it costs to have it professionally installed, what it protects against, and how to decide whether it’s worth it for your home.
What Is Eco LeakSecure?
Eco LeakSecure is a whole-home smart leak detection and automatic shut-off system. Instead of relying on individual sensors scattered under sinks and near appliances, it installs directly on your main water line and continuously monitors water flowing through the home’s main line, 24 hours a day.
The system uses a flow sensor to track water flow rate, pressure, and temperature in real time. It also runs a “leak test,” usually scheduled overnight, that temporarily closes the main valve to see whether your plumbing holds pressure. If pressure drops when no water should be flowing, that’s a strong sign of a hidden leak, the kind of slow, silent leak you’d otherwise never catch until it’s caused real damage.
If the system detects abnormal flow, pressure, temperature, or water-quality conditions, such as those consistent with a burst pipe or water use that blows past thresholds you set yourself, it can automatically shut off your main water valve before the situation gets worse. You also get a mobile app that lets you monitor water usage, check pressure and flow history, and manually shut off your water from anywhere, whether you’re at work or out of town.
How Much Does Eco LeakSecure Cost?
The installed cost of a whole-home leak detection and shut-off system at Eco is $1,399+ with our promotional price, depending on your home’s plumbing setup.
For context, Consumer Reports’ review of the smart leak detection category found that simpler DIY and professionally installed systems (models like Flo by Moen, Phyn, and StreamLabs) run $350 to $700 for the device alone, with professional installation adding another $375 to $600 on top. Eco LeakSecure sits above that baseline because of its proprietary ultrasonic flow sensor and its higher-pressure-rated stainless steel shut-off valve, both built for continuous, whole-home monitoring rather than spot-checking a single fixture.
What Affects the Price
A few factors move the number up or down:
- The condition and accessibility of your main shut-off valve. If it needs to be replaced or relocated before the system can be installed, expect additional labor.
- Whether your water pressure needs regulation. Homes running high municipal pressure sometimes need a pressure-reducing valve installed alongside the system.
- The plumbing material at your main line (PEX, copper, or PVC), since some materials are quicker to work with than others.
- Whether you’re bundling the installation with other plumbing work, like a water heater replacement or repipe, which can reduce total labor cost.
Is There a Warranty or Insurance Discount?
Professional installation is required to keep Eco LeakSecure’s 1-year limited manufacturer warranty valid, so this isn’t a system you want to DIY even if you’re handy.
Some homeowners insurance carriers, including Farmers and Amica, offer premium discounts for installing a monitored leak detection and automatic shut-off system, though neither publishes a flat percentage since it varies by state and policy. If saving on your premium matters to you, call your insurance agent before installation and ask directly what discount you’d qualify for and what documentation they need.
What Can Eco LeakSecure Actually Detect and Help Protect Against?
Eco LeakSecure is built to flag the conditions that traditional methods miss: abnormal flow, sudden pressure changes, temperature shifts, and water-quality changes, the kind of signals that can indicate a leak, a burst pipe, or another plumbing problem, even when you can’t see it happening behind a wall or under a slab. It also flags high flow rates, so if a toilet runs continuously or a hose bib gets left open, you’ll know before your water bill tells you.
What Eco LeakSecure buys you is time. The difference between catching a slow leak in week one versus discovering it in month three, after it’s soaked through your subfloor.
That distinction matters when you’re weighing the cost. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program, the average household leak wastes about 9,400 gallons of water a year, water you’re paying for whether you use it or not. And homeowners insurance claim data shows water damage and freezing claims average around $13,954 per incident, making it one of the most common and costly categories of home insurance claims after wind and hail.
Is Eco LeakSecure Worth the Investment?
For most homeowners, yes. Weigh the $1,399+ upfront investment against the cost of even one undetected leak that goes unnoticed for weeks or months, and the math tends to favor getting ahead of the problem. Hidden water damage doesn’t just mean a repair bill. It can mean mold remediation, drywall and flooring replacement, and in bad cases, structural repair, expenses that routinely run into the tens of thousands of dollars.
Eco LeakSecure tends to make the most sense for homeowners with older plumbing, a history of leaks, a finished basement they don’t want to gamble with, or a home they aren’t in every day (a second home, a rental property, or a house you travel away from often). If your plumbing is newer and you’re home often enough to notice a problem quickly, the investment is still valuable, but the urgency is a little lower.
Either way, the takeaway is the same: a leak you catch on day one costs a fraction of a leak you find on day sixty. If you’re still weighing your options, read our guide, Eco LeakSecure vs. Flo by Moen: Which Is Better?, for a side-by-side look at features, cost, and which system fits your home best.
And when you’re ready to talk through what leak protection would look like for your specific home, schedule a leak detection consultation with the Eco team. We’ll walk your plumbing setup in person and give you a real number for your home, not just a range.
FAQs
How long does LeakSecure installation take?
Most installations are completed in a single visit; timing depends on the home's plumbing configuration.
Does LeakSecure require an ongoing subscription or service plan?
No, a subscription isn't required. Eco LeakSecure's core system and app work with no monthly fee. The standard warranty is one year, and it can be extended to five years through an optional service plan, the EcoFi Advantage Membership. Ask your installer whether it makes sense for your home.
Will LeakSecure actually lower my water bill?
It can, indirectly. By catching leaks and high flow events early, it prevents the kind of slow, unnoticed water waste that quietly inflates your bill over months. It's not a water-saving device on its own, but it stops the waste you'd otherwise miss.
What happens if LeakSecure shuts off my water by mistake?
You set the thresholds yourself, so the system is built to tell the difference between normal use (like a long shower) and an emergency (like a burst pipe). If it does shut off unexpectedly, you can override it manually or reopen the valve remotely through the app.
Does LeakSecure work with my smart home system?
Yes. LeakSecure integrates with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and Control4, so you can get alerts and check status through whichever smart home ecosystem you already use.
