Finding Hidden Leaks in Footscray
Footscray has older post war homes with copper pipe sitting next to brand new apartment buildings with plastic pipe systems. Each fails in its own way. Older copper develops pinholes at bends and joins, while new buildings can have leaks at fittings disturbed during later fit outs.
Our water leak detection service locates the leak before anything is opened up, so repairs are small and targeted. Call 0434 542 446 to book.
Check Your Meter in Five Minutes
- Turn off every tap, the dishwasher, washing machine and any irrigation
- Find your water meter, usually near the front boundary
- Write down the reading or take a photo
- Wait 30 minutes without using any water
- If the reading has changed, water is escaping somewhere
Apartment Leaks: Whose Problem Is It?
In a Footscray apartment, a stain on your ceiling usually starts in the unit above, and a leak inside a wall may sit on common property. Locating the exact source first saves arguments between owners, tenants and body corporate. We give you a written finding you can pass on.
We use acoustic listening equipment to hear water escaping under pressure and thermal imaging to spot temperature changes from hot water leaks behind walls and under floors. Pressure testing narrows down which line is losing water.
Common Leak Spots We Find in Footscray
- Hot water pipes under concrete slabs in newer townhouses
- Old copper under timber floors in post war homes
- Shower recesses with failed waterproofing
- Flexi hoses under sinks and behind toilets
Once we find it, we can usually repair it on the same visit with a fixed price agreed first.
Common Questions From Footscray Customers
Will you need to break tiles to find the leak?
Not to find it. We locate the leak first with our equipment, then only open the small area needed for the repair.
Can a leak raise my bill even if I cannot see water?
Yes. Leaks under slabs and inside walls can run for months unseen. The meter test above is the quickest way to check.