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Leak Detection · Coburg VIC 3058

Leak Detection Coburg

Local leak detection for Coburg homes, units and businesses. Licensed plumbers, fixed prices, any hour.

  • Licensed & insured
  • Fixed upfront prices
  • 24/7, no call centre
Leak Detection in Coburg

What's usually behind it in Coburg

We find a lot of Coburg leaks where old pipes were joined to new ones during renovations, often hidden behind tiled walls.

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.

Much of Coburg was built between the wars and in the 1950s, so earthenware sewers and ageing copper lines are common.

Signs to watch for

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)
Included

Leak Detection work we do in Coburg

  • 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 the job runs

How a Coburg job runs

  1. Confirm

    We check the meter to confirm there's a leak and estimate how much water is being lost.

  2. Isolate

    We isolate sections of the system to narrow down where it is.

  3. Pinpoint

    Thermal and acoustic tools locate the leak so we only open up what's needed.

  4. Repair

    We repair the leak and can provide a written report for your insurer or water authority.

Local

Around Coburg

From one side of Coburg to the other, and across the border into Coburg North, Pascoe Vale South and Pascoe Vale, we cover it all.

Coburg is in the City of Merri-bek, about 8 km north of the CBD, in Melbourne's northern suburbs.

Coburg at a glance
Postcode
3058
Council
City of Merri-bek
Housing
Interwar brick and californian bungalows
Area
Northern Suburbs
FAQ

Leak Detection in Coburg: 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.

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