In the high-stakes world of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR), data gaps and system errors aren’t just inconveniences, they are compliance risks. This is why the Customer Support team at LDARtools has built a reputation which goes far beyond typical “software support.”

What makes them the best in the business? It isn’t just their fast response times, but also a combination of “in-the-trenches” expertise and a culture valuing innovation as much as it values people.

 

1. They’ve Walked a Mile in Your Steel-Toes

LDARtools wasn’t built in a vacuum by people who have never seen a refinery. The company was founded on decades of field experience, and that DNA is woven into the customer support team. When you reach out, you’re talking to people who understand the frustration of a software glitch or a data syncing issue in the middle of a deadline. They don’t just read from a script; they provide practical, real-world solutions based on industry knowledge.

 

2. A Culture of Problem-Solvers

To get a job on the customer support and training team, applicants have to demonstrate more than just “tech-savviness.” They are vetted for their creativity and ability to think through complex logic. This ensures the person on the other end of the line is a natural problem solver understanding how digital ecosystems work together to solve environmental challenges.

 

3. Proactive, Not Just Reactive

While most teams wait for a ticket to be filed, the LDARtools team is often working for you while you sleep. By monitoring system performance and analyzing data trends, they can identify potential bottlenecks and push out software tweaks or updates before they impact your workflow.

 

4. A Suite of Support Resources

They’ve built an entire ecosystem to ensure you’re never left in the dark.

  1. Chateau Onboarding: Dedicated specialists who help migrate your data and customize your database structure for a seamless transition.
  2. The Knowledge Base: An extensive library of digital manuals, “how-to” videos, and FAQs available 24/7.
  3. Regulatory Alignment: A team that stays ahead of the curve, ensuring software updates will reflect the latest 2026 regulations when you are ready to implement them.

 

The Verdict

At the end of the day, a platform is only as good as the team standing behind it. Whether it’s providing a rapid solution over a call or updating Chateau to handle complex reporting requirements, LDARtools treats every support request like a mission-critical operation.

Our home office and warehouse in Dickinson will be closed and Support will be unavailable on the following days for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays:
    • Wednesday, December 24, 2025
    • Thursday, December 25, 2025
    • Thursday, January 1, 2026
All of our normal business and shipping operations will resume Friday, December 26th, 2025 until we close again for New Year’s Day, but please note we will have limited staff during this holiday period, so Support responses may be delayed on the days we are open through New Year’s.

Have a blessed and safe holiday.

Our home office and warehouse in Dickinson will be closed and Support will be unavailable on Thursday November 27th and Friday November 28th, 2025 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be back on Monday, December 1st, 2025.
Have a blessed and safe holiday.
We have been hard at work this quarter, and we are excited to share a major milestone with our LDARtools community. We’re proud to announce that 19 of our 33 employees are now dedicated to our Chateau software. This significant shift in focus is a direct investment in the tools and support you as a user need to succeed.

 

We have always prided ourselves on providing the best possible support, and with this change, we are doubling down on that commitment.

 

Our current concentration of talent toward Chateau means more than just a number. It means faster updates, quicker answers to your questions, and an even more proactive approach to improving your experience. We believe that exceptional software isn’t just about what it does, but how well it’s supported, and with this increase in focus, we know we’ll be able to achieve just that.
Focus on Chateau

LDARtools will be closed Monday September 1, 2025 in recognition of Labor Day.

We will be conducting normal business operations Friday August 29 and Tuesday September 2.

We hope you will join us in welcoming one of the newest members of our team, Zach Van Deusen, as our Chief Marketing Officer.

With more than 13 years of leadership and sales experience in the petrochemical and oil & gas industry, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to LDARtools, spearheading sales efforts to grow the company’s reach and impact.

When asked what he likes best about joining our team at LDARtools, he said, “I am impressed with everyone’s drive and dedication to each other, and our customer satisfaction. I am most excited about spearheading sales, and new customer outreach!”

In honor of Independence Day, our Warehouse and Support will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025.

In honor of Memorial Day, our Warehouse and Support will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025. We will resume normal business operations on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

LDARtools will be closed Friday April 18, 2025 in recognition of Good Friday.

 

We will be conducting normal business operations Thursday April 17 and Monday April 21.
The latest updates to Chateau deliver a significant boost to data management efficiency and field workflow flexibility. By adding “Facility” and “Plant” columns to the Inspections grid, users managing complex, multi-site databases can now filter and group assets with ease.

 
The inspection process itself has been streamlined through back-end optimization, ensuring faster check-in and check-out speeds for teams on tight schedules, while the new Add to Tour button in the grid allows for the rapid creation of comparative monitoring or drift-correction tours. Operational capabilities have also expanded with the inclusion of “Survey” as an AVO Why and a powerful bulk OGI entry feature. Users can now select multiple components directly from the grid to log OGI inspections simultaneously, drastically reducing manual data entry.

 
Together, these data management enhancements transform Chateau into a more agile tool for large-scale compliance and facility oversight.

By adding Facility and Plant columns to the Inspections grid, users managing complex, multi-site databases can now filter and group assets with ease, making data management more efficient.