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Water leak detection: finding hidden leaks

A hidden leak can waste water and damage your home before you ever see it. We track it down without tearing the place apart, then fix it.

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Licensed and family-run from Wilson since 2014.

Think you have a hidden leak?

High bills, damp patches, a meter that ticks over with everything off, or the sound of running water all point to a concealed leak. We locate it precisely.

The short answer: A hidden leak can waste water and damage your home before you ever see it. We locate it without tearing the place apart, then fix it.

We confirm the leak first, often with a simple meter test, then pinpoint it using acoustic and thermal tools rather than guesswork and demolition.

Leak detection supports the rest of our plumbing work, from burst pipes to roof leaks.

A Riverside plumber repairing a water leak on the outside wall of a Perth home

Signs of a leak you should not ignore

A jump in your water bill, damp or musty spots, low pressure, or warm patches on a slab can all mean water is escaping where it should not.

  • High water bill
  • Damp or musty spots
  • Low pressure
  • Meter still ticking
  • Warm slab patch

A leak on the hot side can show as a warm patch on the floor, and a meter that moves with all taps off confirms water is going somewhere.

The longer a leak runs, the more it costs and the more it damages, so finding it early is worth it.

How we find leaks without the mess

We use acoustic listening, thermal imaging and meter testing to narrow the leak to a spot, so any access we need is small and targeted.

Non-destructive tools mean we open up only where the leak actually is, not across a whole wall or floor on a hunch.

Once we have located it, we explain the repair options and can carry out the fix.

FAQ

Common leak detection questions

We use acoustic listening and thermal imaging to pinpoint the leak, plus a meter test to confirm it. Any access we then need is small and targeted.
Often yes, once it is located, depending on where it is and what it needs. We will tell you on the day.
Even a small continuous leak can add up over a quarter and show on your bill. Finding it early usually pays for itself.
It depends on the property and how hard the leak is to trace, so we are clear on cost before we start. Request a quote and we will sort it.
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