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Leak Detection · Carlton VIC 3053

Leak Detection Carlton

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

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

What's usually behind it in Carlton

Carlton terraces often have pipes running under timber floors, where leaks rot joists before anyone sees water.

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 Carlton customers, that usually means same-day service.

Carlton is grand terraces, student housing and restaurants, which means busy kitchens, old sewers and plenty of shared lines.

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 Carlton

  • 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 Carlton 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 Carlton

We're regularly working near Lygon Street and Carlton Gardens, and on streets off Lygon St, Rathdowne St, Cardigan St and Grattan St.

Carlton is in the City of Melbourne, about 2 km north of the CBD, in Melbourne's inner city.

Carlton at a glance
Postcode
3053
Council
City of Melbourne
Housing
Workers' cottages and terraces
Area
Inner Melbourne
FAQ

Leak Detection in Carlton: 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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