Specialist Detection Equipment
Hidden leaks behind walls, under floors, beneath concrete. We find them without ripping your house apart -- using thermal imaging and electronic locating equipment most plumbers don't carry.
Call 0402 269 088The leaks you can see -- a dripping tap, a weeping pipe joint -- are easy. The dangerous ones are the ones you can't see: behind walls, under concrete slabs, buried in the ground. They can run for weeks or months, driving up your water bill, encouraging mould, and slowly damaging your home's structure before you even know they're there.
Coastal Ways carries specialist leak detection equipment that most plumbers simply don't have. A thermal imaging camera reveals temperature differences behind walls and under floors, making hidden moisture visible without opening anything up. Electronic pipe locators trace the path of pipes through concrete and soil, pinpointing exactly where to look.
This means less guesswork, less damage to your property, and a faster path to the actual repair. Instead of opening up three walls to find a leak, we find it first, then open up one targeted area. The difference in disruption and repair cost is significant.
Whether you've noticed a spike in your water bill, damp patches appearing on walls, or your water meter ticking over when nothing is running, we'll find the source and fix it. We also provide leak detection as part of pre-purchase property inspections.
Unexplained water bill increase -- if your usage hasn't changed but the bill keeps climbing, water is going somewhere it shouldn't.
Water meter spinning with everything off -- turn off every tap, appliance, and fixture in the house. If the meter dial is still moving, you have a leak.
Damp or discoloured patches on walls or ceilings -- moisture staining that appears (or grows) without an obvious source usually means a leaking pipe behind the surface.
Musty smell or mould growth -- persistent dampness from a hidden leak creates the conditions mould needs to thrive. If you can smell it but can't see a source, there may be a leak feeding it.
Sound of running water when nothing is on -- if you can hear water flowing through pipes when no taps are open, something is leaking.
Warm spots on the floor -- a hot water pipe leaking under a concrete slab can create a noticeable warm patch on the floor above it.
Thermal imaging cameras and electronic locators are expensive specialist gear. Most plumbers will refer leak detection work out. We do it ourselves, on the spot.
We locate the leak precisely before opening anything up. That means less damage to your walls, floors, and budget.
We don't just find the leak and hand you a report. We find it and fix it, usually in the same visit.
The sooner you find it, the less damage it does. Call Beau for a thermal imaging inspection.
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