Leak Detection Blackburn South
Local leak detection for Blackburn South homes, units and businesses. Licensed plumbers, fixed prices, any hour.
- Licensed & insured
- Fixed upfront prices
- 24/7, no call centre
What's usually behind it in Blackburn South
Many Blackburn South 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.
Most Blackburn South 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 Blackburn South
- 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 Blackburn South 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 Blackburn South
From one side of Blackburn South to the other, and across the border into Box Hill South, Burwood East and Blackburn, we cover it all.
Blackburn South is in the City of Whitehorse, about 16 km east of the CBD, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
- Postcode
- 3130
- Council
- City of Whitehorse
- Housing
- Post-war brick veneer homes on bigger blocks
- Area
- Eastern Suburbs
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Leak Detection in Blackburn South: 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.