Leak Detection Preston
Leak Detection in Preston 3072, 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 Preston
We find a lot of Preston 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. For Preston customers, that usually means same-day service.
Much of Preston was built between the wars and in the 1950s, so earthenware sewers and ageing copper lines are common.
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 Preston
- 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 Preston 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 Preston
We cover every street in Preston 3072, and we're often working in neighbouring Thornbury, Reservoir and Heidelberg West.
Preston is in the City of Darebin, about 9 km north-east of the CBD, in Melbourne's northern suburbs.
- Postcode
- 3072
- Council
- City of Darebin
- Housing
- Interwar brick and californian bungalows
- Area
- Northern Suburbs
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Leak Detection in Preston: 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.