Leak Detection Airport West
Leak Detection in Airport West 3042, handled by licensed plumbers with a fixed price before we start, 24 hours a day.
- Licensed & insured
- Fixed upfront prices
- 24/7, no call centre
What's usually behind it in Airport West
Many Airport West homes from the 60s and 70s have copper pipes under concrete slabs, and pinhole leaks there can run for months unnoticed.
A high water bill or a damp patch with no obvious cause usually means a hidden leak in a wall, under a slab or in the yard. We use thermal cameras, acoustic listening gear and pressure tests to pin it down before opening anything up. For Airport West customers, that usually means same-day service.
Most Airport West homes are post-war and 1970s brick veneer on decent-sized blocks, which means long sewer runs and plenty of tree roots.
When to call
- A water bill much higher than usual
- The water meter moving with all taps off
- Damp patches, bubbling paint or mould
- The sound of running water when nothing is on
- Warm spots on the floor (a hot water leak)
Leak Detection work we do in Airport West
- Water meter testing
- Thermal imaging
- Acoustic leak detection
- Under-slab leaks
- Shower and wall leaks
- Pool and irrigation leaks
- Leak reports for insurance
- Pipe repair after detection
How a Airport West job runs
Confirm
We check the meter to confirm there's a leak and estimate how much water is being lost.
Isolate
We isolate sections of the system to narrow down where it is.
Pinpoint
Thermal and acoustic tools locate the leak so we only open up what's needed.
Repair
We repair the leak and can provide a written report for your insurer or water authority.
Around Airport West
We cover every street in Airport West 3042, and we're often working in neighbouring Niddrie, Strathmore Heights and Essendon North.
Airport West is in the City of Moonee Valley, about 12 km north-west of the CBD, in Melbourne's northern suburbs.
- Postcode
- 3042
- Council
- City of Moonee Valley
- Housing
- Post-war brick veneer homes on bigger blocks
- Area
- Northern Suburbs
Other services in Airport West
Leak Detection in Airport West: common questions
Can you find a leak without breaking walls?
Usually, yes. Thermal and acoustic tools let us pinpoint the leak, so we only open the small area needed.
Will I get a report for insurance?
Yes. We can provide a written leak report with photos for your insurer.
Can I get a rebate on my water bill?
Water authorities may offer a leak allowance once the leak is repaired. Our report helps with that claim.
How do I check for a leak myself?
Turn off every tap, note the water meter reading, wait 30 minutes without using water and check again. If it moved, call us.