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Leak Detection · Heidelberg VIC 3084

Leak Detection Heidelberg

Hidden leaks found with thermal imaging, acoustic tools and pressure testing. Serving every street in Heidelberg, about 11 km north-east of the CBD, day and night.

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

What's usually behind it in Heidelberg

Many Heidelberg 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.

Heidelberg mixes older houses near Burgundy Street with newer units, and both get busy around the hospital precinct.

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 Heidelberg

  • 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 Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg

From Burgundy St to the back streets near Warringal Parklands, we cover all of Heidelberg 3084.

Heidelberg is in the City of Banyule, about 11 km north-east of the CBD, in Melbourne's northern suburbs.

Heidelberg at a glance
Postcode
3084
Council
City of Banyule
Housing
Post-war brick veneer homes on bigger blocks
Area
Northern Suburbs
FAQ

Leak Detection in Heidelberg: 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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