A leak rarely shows itself where it starts. Water travels along the path of least resistance — through insulation, timber battens, wall cavities and concrete slabs — before it ever appears as a ceiling stain, a damp patch of carpet or a pooling driveway. By the time you can see it, the damage has usually already spread well beyond the source.
Leak detection is the process of tracing a leak back to its exact entry or failure point using purpose-built equipment — not by cutting open walls and hoping. Because leaks have so many different causes — a cracked roof flashing, a corroded water pipe, a failed shower membrane, a leaking gas fitting, a root-affected sewer line — no single tool finds every leak. Our technicians are trained across every major detection method and choose, or combine, the right ones for your specific job.
The result is a precise, evidence-based diagnosis and a repair plan that solves the actual problem the first time, instead of a guess that only patches the symptom.
Pin and pinless moisture meters measure moisture content inside walls, timber flooring, ceilings and concrete without any surface damage. We use these to confirm whether a suspected area is actually wet, to map how far moisture has travelled, and to verify a repair has fully dried out before reinstatement work begins.
Flashing, ridge capping, pipe penetrations, skylights and storm damage across all roof types.
Water pipes under driveways, slabs, lawns and inside wall cavities.
Shell, pipework, skimmer and equaliser leaks causing water loss.
Failed waterproofing membranes, grout and shower hob leaks.
Failed flashing, sealant and door/window track leaks confirmed by spray and dye testing.
Residential and commercial gas line pressure testing and leak isolation.
CCTV-confirmed root intrusion, cracked pipes and blockages.
Coordinated inspection and reporting for multi-unit buildings and body corporates.
Noticed any of these signs? Call us today — the longer a leak runs, the more it costs to fix.
We review the symptoms, water bill history or visible damage, then visually inspect the likely source area — roof, roofline, bathroom, kitchen, driveway, gas line and more.
Based on the leak type and location, we choose the right combination of thermal imaging, tracer gas, acoustic detection, spray/dye testing, CCTV or pressure testing.
Non-invasive testing is carried out section by section until the source is confirmed, with photos taken throughout.
Moisture meters confirm the affected area and rule out false positives before we finalise the diagnosis.
You receive a clear report: what we found, where it originates, how urgent it is, and what repair is required — with supporting photos for your records or insurance claim.
Cost depends on the leak type, location and testing methods required. We provide a clear quote before starting any paid inspection — call us for an estimate based on your situation.
Most of our testing methods — thermal imaging, tracer gas, acoustic detection and spray/dye testing — are completely non-invasive. Once the leak is confirmed, targeted repair work may require limited, precise excavation or opening.
Most inspections are completed within one to two hours, though larger properties, strata buildings or multiple suspected leaks can take longer.
Yes — every inspection includes a written diagnosis, and photographic or CCTV video evidence where relevant, suitable for insurance, strata or council submissions.
Yes — as licensed plumbers we can carry out the repair once the leak is confirmed, or provide a report for your existing tradesperson or insurer.
Tell us what's going on and we'll get back to you with next steps — usually the same day. Prefer to talk it through first?
