Accurate, non-invasive leak detection that finds the exact source of hidden water loss before any wall, floor or tile is disturbed.
A hidden leak is one of the most expensive problems a property can have, mainly because it goes unnoticed for so long. Water escaping from a concealed pipe soaks into plaster, travels along joists and slabs, and eventually appears as a stain or damp patch that may be some distance from the actual failure.
Our leak detection service answers one question precisely: where is the water coming from? We use several complementary methods so that each one confirms the others. You receive a marked leak location, a clear explanation of the cause and a recommended repair, all before anything is opened up.
Detection is worthwhile even when you are not certain there is a leak. If your bill has risen, your meter moves with every tap closed, or a wall feels damp for no clear reason, a detection visit gives you a definite answer instead of a guess.
Each method has strengths and limits. Used together, they narrow a leak down from “somewhere in this room” to a precise point you can mark with a pencil.
Water forced out of a pressurised pipe makes a distinctive sound. Our ground and wall microphones amplify it and filter out background noise, letting the technician follow the sound to its loudest point, even under concrete or tiles.
Hot water leaks warm the surface above them, while evaporating water cools it. An infrared camera shows these temperature patterns clearly, tracing the route of a hidden pipe and the spread of moisture without touching the wall.
Pin and surface meters measure moisture in plaster, timber and screed at many points. Mapping the readings shows where the wettest area is and how far water has travelled, which separates a supply leak from condensation or rainwater.
By isolating parts of the system and watching for pressure loss, we confirm which section is leaking. This is the most reliable way to prove a buried or concealed line is faulty before any access is made.
Any one of these can have an innocent explanation. Two or more together are a strong reason to have the system tested.
We mark the point on the wall or floor and show you how the tests led us there.
What failed, why it probably failed and whether other parts of the system are at risk.
The most sensible repair option with a written quote, so you can decide with confidence.
The questions people most often ask before booking a detection visit.
Call 09638-300700 or send us a message. A technician will answer.
Most homes take between one and three hours, depending on the size of the property and how many systems need testing. Complex cases, such as long buried supply lines, can take longer, and we will tell you in advance if that is likely.
Detection itself is non-invasive. If a repair needs access, we open only the small area where the leak has been confirmed, and we agree that with you before we start.
Yes. Pressure testing tells us whether a buried line is leaking, and acoustic and thermal methods then locate the point along its route, so any access is kept to a minimum.
Yes, and it often helps. We may need to run taps or isolate the supply for short periods, and we will always tell you before we do.
If testing shows the pressurised system is sound, we look at other common causes of damp such as condensation, drainage joints or rainwater entry, and explain what the results mean for you.
Book a detection visit and get a definite answer, a marked location and a clear repair plan.
