Water Submetering & Leak Detection for Apartments

Smart Water Management for Multifamily and HOAs

Submetering, water metering in gallons, and leak detection with automatic shutoff

Water Submetering and Unit-Level Metering

Track gallons per unit, spot abnormal usage trends, and support fair billing.

Leak Detection with Automatic and Manual Shutoff

24/7 flow monitoring with leak alerts, automatic shutoff when a leak is detected, and manual valve control via web app.

Retrofit Installation

Low-intrusion installation for existing buildings. Works with legacy plumbing, no major modifications or building-wide shutdowns required.

Water Analytics Platform

Real-time dashboards for tracking usage across properties. Benchmarking, reporting, and portfolio-level insights for property managers.

California Title 24 Compliance

Full compliance documentation for California water submetering requirements. CPUC metering standards and inspection support.

Property Software Integration

Connect LeakSense with Yardi, AppFolio, RealPage, Entrata, and RMS for automated billing and consolidated reporting.

Who We Work With

If you own or manage an apartment building, condominium, or HOA in California, you know water costs keep climbing. You're probably paying one master water bill and either absorbing the cost, adding a flat fee to rent, or using RUBS to estimate each tenant's share. None of these approaches are fair, and none encourage tenants to conserve.

LeakSense solves this with water submetering installing individual meters for each unit so you can track exactly how much water each tenant uses and bill them accordingly. Our system also includes smart leak detection that monitors water flow 24/7 and alerts you when something looks wrong. LeakSense can automatically shut off water when a leak is detected, and you can also shut off manually through the web app.

We work with apartment owners managing 20 to 500+ units, HOA boards looking for fair billing and governance reporting, property management companies overseeing portfolios across multiple cities, and commercial property owners with tenants sharing water costs.

Our sweet spot is the property that's too large for consumer devices like Flo by Moen but doesn't need a six-figure commercial building management system. If you've been quoted expensive inline meters requiring major plumbing work, we offer a retrofit-friendly alternative that installs in occupied buildings without tearing up walls.

Why Property Owners Choose LeakSense

Typical results for California multifamily properties

15-30% Water Reduction

When tenants pay for actual usage, consumption drops significantly. Fair billing drives conservation.

ROI in 12-18 Months

Most properties recover their investment through water savings and prevented leak damage.

Prevent Water Damage

24/7 leak detection with automatic shutoff prevents costly damage average claims run $10K-$50K.

From $4/Unit/Month

All-inclusive pricing covers hardware, installation, monitoring, and software. No large upfront costs.

45-60 Min Install/Unit

Retrofit-friendly installation in occupied buildings. No building-wide shutdowns or major plumbing work.

Title 24 Compliant

Full California compliance documentation. CPUC metering standards and inspection support included.

Serving California Properties

California statewide service with regional installation teams

Local installation teams in each region for fast response times.

Common Questions About Water Submetering

  • What is water submetering and how does it benefit apartment owners?

    Water submetering means installing individual meters for each apartment unit so you can track exactly how much water each tenant uses. This lets you bill tenants for their actual usage instead of splitting the bill evenly or including water in rent. Most properties see 15-30% reduction in water consumption because tenants become more conscious when they pay for what they use.

  • How much does LeakSense cost?

    LeakSense costs from $4 per unit per month. This includes the smart meter hardware, professional installation, 24/7 leak monitoring, property management software integration, and California Title 24 compliance documentation. There's no large upfront cost for equipment.

  • Can you install submeters in older buildings?

    Yes. LeakSense specializes in retrofit installations for existing buildings. Our wireless submeters work with most plumbing configurations including older galvanized, copper, PEX, and PVC pipes. Installation takes about 45-60 minutes per unit, doesn't require tenants to vacate, and doesn't need building-wide water shutdowns.

  • How is LeakSense different from consumer devices like Flo by Moen?

    Consumer devices like Flo by Moen and Phyn are designed for single-family homes. LeakSense is built specifically for multifamily properties with 20+ units. We offer portfolio dashboards, unit-by-unit tracking for tenant billing, property management software integration, and AI that learns usage patterns across many units to reduce false alarms.

  • What areas in California do you serve?

    LeakSense serves properties throughout Southern and Central California, including Los Angeles, Orange County (Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana), Inland Empire (Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario), and Central Valley (Fresno, Bakersfield, Stockton, Modesto). Our local installation teams are based in each region.