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Leak Detection · North Melbourne VIC 3051

Leak Detection North Melbourne

Hidden leaks found with thermal imaging, acoustic tools and pressure testing. Serving every street in North Melbourne, about 2 km north-west of the CBD, day and night.

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

What's usually behind it in North Melbourne

North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne customers, that usually means same-day service.

North Melbourne's narrow Victorian terraces often share drains with next door and have tight rear access off bluestone lanes.

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 North Melbourne

  • 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 North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne

Our vans are often around Errol Street, Arden Street Oval and Queen Victoria Market, so North Melbourne jobs slot in quickly.

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

North Melbourne at a glance
Postcode
3051
Council
City of Melbourne
Housing
Workers' cottages and terraces
Area
Inner Melbourne
FAQ

Leak Detection in North Melbourne: 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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