Leading provider of leak detection services across the south of the England offering a same day trace, access and repair service all under one roof! We have a success rate of 99.8% of finding leaks in both residential and commercial premises offering a non-intrusive survey. We provide a nationwide service for all.
Have you ever had to arrange for a plumber to come and help locate a leak? Did this result in them not being able to find one? No need to panic, look no further! This is where our team of highly skilled engineers come to the rescue. Packed with industry knowledge, skills and technology we can detect all types of leaks. At Specialist Leak Detection, it is our job to detect and find a solution for any leak that you may be unable to trace. Whether it be from a main’s supply, water feed, waste outlet, swimming pool or heating system our team can help! We can guarantee you are in safe hands.
We at Specialist leak detection use the most up to date technology and equipment from across the world not available elsewhere, we will use our latest ranging technology in every circumstance to ensure no unnecessary damage is caused to your property. Once a leak has been detected, we will provide you with an insurance catered photographic report on our findings. This will indicate what has caused the leak whilst encompassing how extensive the damage is to your premises. Your insurance provider may ask you to get a trace and access report, this is something we provide as standard for all our customers.
The sooner we find out what’s causing the leak, the sooner you start saving money and the less damage your property will encounter. Several signs may indicate there’s a leak in your property, some of which may be visual damp signs, loss of pressure to the boiler, low-pressure feed into taps, heated floor surfaces and sky-high water bills.
We are an accredited leak detection company, finding leaks in commercial and residential properties throughout the South of England with an office local to you.
Why Use Us?
- Most competitive price in the South of England
- Detailed insurance catered reports come as standard
- Reputable firm
- Over 15 years of experiencing serving insurance companies and finding leaks in commercial and residential premises across the South of England
- Experienced in assisting with insurance claims
- We can work with your existing plumber
- Non-destructive/intrusive leak detection services provided
- Provide a cost for access and repair upon finding of a leak
- We aim to get you an engineer within 48 hrs of your call
Technologies & Methods Deployed
To accurately find leaks in your property, we have invested thousands in the latest technology to detect leaks. Constantly upgrading and using newer faster methods of detecting leaks to keep damages to a minimum.
Below are some of the methods we deploy on order of us to ensure we are always on top of our game! It’s usually the case that we use different machinery and technology to detect different types of leaks. Our main objective is to find a leak if there’s one present.
FAQs
Yes we can! However, we may need to carry out minor excavation works to expose it before we repair it.
To avoid further problems arising, the area must be dried once the leak has been repaired. Moisture generally traps itself within surface’s even if you can’t physically see it. If the property has not been dried after a leak, mould and further damage will appear in the décor of your building. This will also cause health implications when mould is taken in via the lungs, which can seriously cause issues to your health.
There are several ways of testing this one of which is to turn off the stop cock for the water feed running into your property. Check to see if the meter gauge is still running then this is a clear indication here is a suspected leak on your side of the property. The stop cock is either located underneath your kitchen ink or alternatively under your stair cupboard. Another form is to look out for sudden damp patches appearing in certain sections of your property.
There are 2 types of stop cocks in your property, there’s a Mains, which comes in via the feed of the street which generally is accessible via the water providers also another inside your private property which caps off the water from the mains street feed to the internal side of your property which is generally located under your staircase or kitchen sink.
There are several ways of testing this. One of which is to turn off the stop cock for the water feed running into your property. Check to see if the meter gauge is still running, this will give you a clear indication of whether or not there is a suspected leak on your side of the property. The stop cock is either located underneath your kitchen sink or under your stair cupboard. Another form is to look out for sudden damp patches appearing in certain parts of your property for example, along your walls or skirting boards.
Unfortunately with some leaks, you can’t prevent all damage, however, we can take certain steps to reduce the amount of damage that will be caused by the leak. The first step in minimizing damage is to turn off your water supply to the house. Try to turn your boiler off, this will stop damage if the boiler pipework runs dry. If possible, start to dry any standing water, you could use a mop if there isn’t a lot of water or maybe some towels.
Research has shown that a typical household loses 2,000 to 20,000 gallons of water per year due to leaks. As a result, no water leak should ever be overlooked, irrespective of its size. Even a seemingly small leak can lose approximately 20 litres of water every hour!
This may be a sign of a leak, possibly that’s been ongoing a while. Please see our answer to “how do I know I’ve got a leak?” above to get a quick idea of how to diagnose a leak. It is also likely that you will require drying to the property to prevent further mould growth. We can carry out moisture surveys to advise you on the condition of your home and suggest the best resolution for you.
Your property should not show any signs of damp. It may be as simple as a spillage but could be something more complicated. However, if you are still in any doubt, please feel free to contact us and speak to one of our operatives who will talk you through some simple tests.
As a company, we have dealt with a variety of different commercial properties, each with different requirements. We know that each property will have different requirements and different ways they want to work to and we can adapt to that to suit you. Please call us free.
We are generally called out to schools, playgrounds, car parks, fields and generally use specialist methods to detect leeks one of the main see signs is a pooling area on a dry day or a moist spot which is always an indication of a leak.
My ground heating system is losing pressure
It’s a shame but due to the number of pipes buried in concrete it’s always one of the main causes of a leak in a property and extremely difcult to locate due to the swirl of pipes sometimes but if there’s a leak we are sure to find it.
Check the floor above for signs of damp. If there is a property above you we would recommend you speak to the occupant above to see if they are also suffering signs of a leak. If there is a roof above, please see our answer to “Water stains have appeared in my property after heavy rainfall. What do I do? “.
If there is a bathroom or shower above the area this could also be the source of the leak. You could investigate using a simple water test with a showerhead around your bath and shower seals.
This could be a sign of a leak on the central heating system or a problem with the boiler
All modern homes are required to be fitted with an inside and outside mains water stopcock, so don’t worry if you can’t find yours under the kitchen sink! Many properties have their mains water stopcock positioned in an airing cupboard, under the bathroom sink, in a utility cupboard, under your floorboards by your front door, within a garage, cellar or behind a panel next to your boiler. Apartment buildings often share a mains water stopcock so if you are having trouble finding yours why not ask your neighbours?