Why Your High Water Bills Could be a Sign of an Internal Leak

If you’ve noticed that your water bills have increased, you might be wondering what’s caused this and if its an internal issue within your home. There are many reasons as to why your water bills could have increased; from excessive people living or staying in your property, to seasonal changes, to more appliances being used. One of the most common reasons why your water bills are increasing is because of a hidden internal leak. With most of us doing our best to cut costs and save money on our water bills, we need to be aware of what could be causing them.

Here at Specialist Leak Detection have put together this post, to outline why your high water bills could be a potential sign of an internal leak. Specialist Leak Detection is the leading provider of leak detection services across the south of England, offering a same day trace, access and repair service all under one roof – with a 99.8% success rate in finding leaks in properties. If you’d like to learn more, keep reading and for further information on our leak detection services in Ampthill – be sure to visit our website today.

Why Is your Water Bill so High?

Water bills can rise for many reasons, but one of the most common and prevalent reasons for high water bills is an internal leak. You might not even have realised that your home has a leak, or thought of this as one of the potential factors. Leaks can raise water bills because when pipes leak, water flows continuously through our system even when we aren’t using our appliances.

This could explain why your water bills might have increased, due to the water that is being wasted in your home. If your home does have a leak, the longer that it stays undetected the more it’ll drive up your water bills. Its essential that if you think there might be a leak in your property, that you get it checked out swiftly before your bills increase further and the leak causes further damage to your property.

What Are Common Signs of a Leak?

Although leaks can be difficult to detect, there are some signs to look out for that indicate that your home might have a hidden leak. One of the obvious signs is high water bills, which we have discussed above. Other common signs to look out for are sounds of dripping, a loss in water pressure, potholes or sinkholes appearing, and wet or damp patches in your home or garden.

If you leave a hidden leak undetected in your home, it can cause a whole host of issues and cause problems in your home. Leaks can seriously damage the interior and exterior of our home, causing structural damage, and affect our roofs, ceilings and walls which will cost thousands to repair and drive down the value of your home.

They can also lead to mould growth and rot, which can be extremely damaging to your home as well as affect your families health. Small, minor leaks are affordable to fix, but if you leave your leak undetected and it gets worse then it can be a lot more costly to repair as well as causing your home more damage which means it will cost more money to fix.

Think You Might Have a Leak in your Home in Ampthill?

We hope that this post has helped you learn more about why your high water bills could be a sign of an internal leak, how to spot the signs and what a leak could cause. If you think that you might have a leak in your home in Ampthill, then why not contact our team of experts at Specialist Leak Detection?

We provide services across the south of England with our professional leak detection services, and we are able to find all types of leaks whether they be from your mains supply, heating system, water feed or anywhere else. We have over 15 years of experience providing both homeowners and businesses with our leak detection services, so you can trust our team of skilled engineers to find the hidden leak in your home.

We combine experience and specialist equipment, to perform leak detection with a success rate of 99.8% of finding leaks in homes and businesses alike. Our expert team uses the most up to date technology and equipment from all across the world that isn’t available elsewhere, to detect your leak, and then provide you with an insurance catered report and fix your leak too. All of our leak detection services are affordable, providing you with excellent value for money and saving you potentially thousands in the long run if your leak was left undetected.

Get in Touch with our Team Today

To learn more about our leak detection services in Ampthill, get in touch with our team at Specialist Leak Detection today. We welcome you to fill out our online contact form, or alternatively to give us a call on 0800 414 8511 or send us an email to info@specialistleakdetection.co.uk.

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Bruce Garner

2023-11-29

We realised we had a leak as the pipes hissing. Using their non intrusive leak detection they narrowed it down to under our kitchen floor. They dug in that spot and were within 20mm of where the leak was. Great service.

Jabeen A

2023-11-25

Absolutely horrendous customer service. We have a leak and the office manager Tim had no customer skill in how to deal with customer queries. Did not go ahead has no faith they will be able to provide customer support should we have any issues after we had paid, also don’t be fooled by the no leak no fee , it’s a scam. Please I strongly urge you to read the 1* reviews , I wish I had done that before calling as exactly my experience , I was shouted at was refused to speak the next person in charge. Please check the 1* on trust pilot before you hand over your hard earned money They tried to get my review removed from trust pilot as of course the truth is hard to swallow. But the truth always win and they were proven wrong! Folks I done my bit to raise awareness, now the choice is yours

Richard Pink

2023-10-26

Tyler detected our leak and fixed our pipe issues very promptly. I highly recommend this company. A truly professional service.

Kara Moore

2023-06-22

I am leaving a review on behalf of one step ahead, Woking. We had a continuous leak from our ceiling at our salon! Numerous workers came to try and fix the leak and was unsuccessful. However, when I called specials leak detection they came out within the hour! Moe found the leak super quick and told us what it was. We got it fixed and haven’t had a leak since! I am so pleased with the business they did a fantastic job!

Quadrant Heating Electrics & Plumbing Ltd

2023-03-21

Great services at reasonable prices

David Bermange

2023-02-28

I found Specialist Leak Detection a very efficient and professional company to deal with. They were especially helpful and understanding when I had to re-arrange their visit. I wouldn’t hesitate to book them again should the need arise.

Harry Callaghan

2023-02-03

We commend Specialist Leak Detection to the highest! Right from the initial phone call to completion of the job we felt that we were dealing with professionals. Tyler gave us a call on his way to tell us he was stuck in traffic and gave us a revised ETA. So, great communication. Upon arrival he presented himself as a friendly, caring professional, and got to work immediately. Using thermal detection equipment he located the leaking pipe under a concrete floor. With the offending problem now exposed it was agreed that he fix the issue working tirelessly until he successfully did so. A detailed report is now on the way to us to present to our insurance company. Absolutely superb service!

Ankur Patel

2022-10-30

Called saturday morning..booked in for tyler to come find the leak. He came within the hour and he found the leak under my floor and sorted it right there and then. Did not mess around, highly proffesional and excellent service. 10/10

Richard Clements

2022-10-25

John was very friendly and very experienced. He found the leak underground and now we are able to fix the leak . Thankyou John.

Clara Pochettino

2022-10-06

Simon came and within 10 minutes was able to identify a leak that affected my boiler pressure for months. Clean and efficient has resolved my problem professionally and FAST. I totally recommend them.