Leak Detection Elwood
Local leak detection for Elwood 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 Elwood
We find a lot of Elwood 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 Elwood 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 Elwood
- 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 Elwood 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 Elwood
From one side of Elwood to the other, and across the border into Ripponlea, Balaclava and St Kilda, we cover it all.
Elwood is in the City of Port Phillip, about 8 km south of the CBD, in Melbourne's inner city.
- Postcode
- 3184
- Council
- City of Port Phillip
- Housing
- Interwar brick and californian bungalows
- Area
- Inner Melbourne
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Leak Detection in Elwood: 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.