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A concealed leak could result in severe damage to a property if it’s left undetected. Plumbing leaks are usually covered within a home insurance policy. However, it’s essential to act quickly if a claim is going to be successful.
Our plumbing leak detection service follows the trace and access approach that insurers require. Our experts are approved plumbers, meaning they can carry out leak repairs as soon as they have pinpointed and then exposed a leak.
This video shows some of the non-invasive methods used during a plumbing leak detection investigation.
A methodical “trace and access” approach is used for finding water leaks. In this example, plumbing leak detection was able to rule out a bathroom as the source of a damp patch on a ceiling below it. Attention then moved to the roof of the property.
We can find and fix every type of plumbing leak:
The service Aspect provided was friendly, efficient, informative, and effective from the first call. Our plumbing engineer carried out the leak detection work thoroughly, and so tidy, taking care and respect throughout the work. They came out on a bank holiday weekend, same day service, and exactly in the time window they stated. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Liz, Brighton, BN3
Mario is a superstar. He is experienced, very friendly and caring and also explained everything very well. He was able to pinpoint the issue and provide a solution. He also helped me to explain to my neighbours about the leak issue in the wall and made them feel a lot more comfortable about it.
James, Havant, PO9
Identified the cause of dampness on a brick wall, that is, leakage from a cold water plumbing pipe line. So, it gives a solution. I like their attitude and non-destructive techniques. Regards
Peter, Brentwood, CM15
I had a problem in unable to trace a leak from a pipe. Aspect sent Jim along to find the leak. He was very thorough and efficient tackling the investigating. He was very courteous and careful of our home. The job is still ongoing and am confident the problem will be resolved.
Michael, Leighton Buzzard, LU7
Fantastic service from our leak detection plumber. Adam was on time, very helpful, pinpointed the cause of our ceiling leak quickly and precisely with minimal damage to the plasterboard. A credit to Aspect and a great representative. Thank you!
Tom, Cambridge, CB2
Ahmed was excellent at detecting where our leak was coming from. Ours was a complicated case involving our neighbours bathroom. I had 4 other plumbers previously that couldn’t fix it. Ahmed was very punctual, polite, methodical and thorough. Explained everything very well and showed me what he found. He found 2 big leaks after doing lots of tests and fixed them straight away.
Yvonne, Halstead, CO9
The equipment used by our experts to detect plumbing leaks is mainly non-destructive. The approach we take is required by most insurance companies when processing an “escape of water” claim. Detection methods include:
Can plumbers find hidden leaks?
We have trained, equipped and up-skilled our most experienced plumbers, drainage engineers, and heating engineers in leak detection. Only plumbers with access to a comprehensive range of leak detection techniques, and the knowledge and experience of using them, can be expected to find hidden leaks reliably.
If you have a hidden plumbing leak that needs investigating, you should book a plumbing leak detection expert, rather than a plumber.
How much does it cost for a plumbing leak detection?
Our leak detection investigations are charged in half-hour increments, so the cost depends on the time it takes to trace the leak and identify the cause.
Specialist tracer gas is sometimes used to pinpoint leaks, which is charged for, along with any materials used in any repairs undertaken. Surveys are generated while at the site, so there is no additional charge for the report.
What are the risks of ignoring a leak?
There are many reasons why a water leak should not be ignored. Remember, the visible signs of a leak may be hiding bigger problems:
We provide plumbing leak detection and repair services across the whole of Greater London, the South East, the East of England, and parts of the Midlands.
We can schedule plumbing leak detection work in Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, East Sussex, Essex, Greater London, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Suffolk, Surrey, West Sussex, and Wiltshire.
Use our postcode checker to see instantly if we cover your area. If you are outside of our coverage area, we may still be able to help. Call or submit a callback request, and a member of our scheduling team will be in touch with you.
Our plumbing leak detection experts are experienced plumbers and Gas Safe registered. They can safely work on plumbing and heating systems. Their years of knowledge and experience help them detect leaks.
When a plumbing leak is revealed, further water damage can be stopped straight away. They are skilled at repairing the leak. For your peace of mind, our tradespeople's workmanship comes with a 12-month guarantee.
We have a dedicated team of account handlers to support multi-site customers and commercial properties: Restaurants, Bars, Offices, Retail, Landlords, Letting Agencies, Hotels, Schools, Embassies, Care Homes and more
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