A common problem with many modern bathrooms is the recent tendency to have the walls and floor fully tiled. This makes access and investigation extremely difficult, particularly when trying to minimise damage, unless the correct leak detection equipment is used.
Domestic Property Leak Detection
Leak Detection in Domestic Properties
Leak Detection in domestic properties can be tricky. Often there are tell-tale water stains on ceilings or walls that can help locate the water loss problem, but not always. As a leak detection specialist company we have both the experience and the equipment to help detect water leaks in your domestic property, with the minimum of fuss.
Bathroom and shower leaks
Showers and bathrooms are the biggest cause of water leaks in domestic properties, with poorly fitted shower trays and degraded silicon seals and grout often being the cause.
Central Heating and Under Floor Water Leaks
In the absence of any visible signs of an underfloor water leak, the first indication you have a water leak is often a loss of pressure on your boiler. Trying to locate the exact position of under floor water leaks requires a combination of expertise and the right equipment.
We use a variety of equipment to locate these leaks under the floor, with our focus being to be as non-invasive as possible to minimise costs and damage.
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“A common problem with many modern bathrooms is the recent tendency to have the walls and floor fully tiled, making investigative access more difficult.”
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We have a team of engineers across the United Kingdom that can help find and fix your domestic and commercial leaks.
Underground Water Leak Detection
If you have a water meter fitted or your Water Authority has said you have a water leak on your underground supply pipe then you could easily be losing thousands of litres of water a day without knowing it.
The potential damage from underground water leaks, to the domestic property foundations and footings, are high. Land slump can also be an outcome. In many domestic properties, core supply pipes are located under tarmac driveways, mono-block drives, grass gardens etc, making access to detect the water leak challenging.
Our domestic leak detection equipment allows us to investigate and find underground water leaks, regardless of what’s above it, without the need for diggers and multiple holes.
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“Our domestic leak detection equipment allows us to investigate and find underground water leaks without the need for diggers and multiple holes.”
Going the extra mile for customers
Help with Insurance Companies
Much of our work is carried out on behalf of clients who have insurance cover for ‘Trace & Access’.This cover will usually pay for water leak detection companies to locate your water leak.
The Leak Detective is very aware of the limitations and scope of Trace & Access cover and will advise and guide you through the process to try and make sure your claim is covered.
Upon completion we will provide you with a written report including photos and video which can be presented to your insurer to validate your claim.
We have completed thousands of insurance claim leak detection jobs and are happy to offer free telephone advice from the outset to assist with the claim process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do i find a leak in my Central Heating System ?
This depends upon the nature of the leak, a local plumber should be the first call, unless you can’t locate its precise position. In which case you will need a leak detection company such as The Leak DetectiveTM
What if the heating leak is under floor? Can it be found and fixed?
This depends upon the nature of the leak, a local plumber should be the first call, unless you can’t locate its precise position. In which case you will need a leak detection company such as The Leak DetectiveTM
My central heating is losing pressure, does that mean i have a leak?
Not in all cases, no. If you are constantly having to top up the pressure then there is a chance you have either a leak on your central heating system OR a fault on the boiler. We would always recommend you get your boiler inspected first, in our experience around 40% of our calls to leaks on central heating systems are not in fact water leaks but faults on the boiler.
What's the cost of central heating leak repair?
There is no fixed overall price. The costing of detecting the leak on the central heating system is often easier because of the state-of-the-art equipment we use. There’s little intrusion or requirement to pull up floors etc. Ultimately though we need to come out and see the scenario to quote effectively. The cost of repair is largely dependant on the damage caused by the leak and the access available. Some of the cost can be covered under insurance
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