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Leak Detection · Hawthorn East VIC 3123

Leak Detection Hawthorn East

Hidden leaks found with thermal imaging, acoustic tools and pressure testing. Serving every street in Hawthorn East, about 8 km east of the CBD, day and night.

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

What's usually behind it in Hawthorn East

We find a lot of Hawthorn East 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 Hawthorn East customers, that usually means same-day service.

Hawthorn East streets are lined with interwar houses and mature plane trees, a common source of root-blocked drains.

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 Hawthorn East

  • 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 Hawthorn East 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 Hawthorn East

Our vans are often around Camberwell Junction edge, Auburn Road and Rathmines Reserve, so Hawthorn East jobs slot in quickly.

Hawthorn East is in the City of Boroondara, about 8 km east of the CBD, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Hawthorn East at a glance
Postcode
3123
Council
City of Boroondara
Housing
Interwar brick and californian bungalows
Area
Eastern Suburbs
FAQ

Leak Detection in Hawthorn East: 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.

Water where it shouldn't be? Call a hero.

(03) 8338 4593
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