Leak detection
Water leak detection and repair in Hull
A stain on a ceiling is rarely directly under the leak. Water runs along joists and pipe runs before it shows itself, which is why guessing usually means lifting the wrong floor.
Finding it without wrecking the place
We narrow down the location before anything is opened up, using pressure testing and moisture readings to work out where water is actually coming from rather than where it happens to be showing.
That normally means one small, deliberate access point instead of a lifted floor and a stripped ceiling.
Common causes around here
In the older housing stock across Hull, failed compression joints under floors and corroded copper in solid floors are the usual culprits. In newer estates it is more often a pushfit connector that was never fully seated.
If your water bill has climbed with no change in usage, you may have an underground supply leak between the boundary stopcock and the house. That is worth checking early, because it is billed to you.
Water leak repair after the source is found
A leak investigation and a pipe repair are different parts of the job. Once the source is found, we explain what access is needed, what can be repaired and the price before carrying out the repair.
When you call, tell us whether the problem is on a visible pipe, beneath a floor, behind a wall or on the supply into the property. Mention any water-meter changes or damp patches. Some investigations need a specialist survey; we discuss the scope and whether we can help before booking.
Questions about leak detection
- Can a leak be somewhere other than below the damp patch?
- Yes. Water can travel along pipework, joists or ceilings before becoming visible. We investigate the source before choosing an access point.
- Will you need to lift floors or open walls?
- We start by narrowing down the source with pressure testing and moisture readings. Access may still be needed to confirm or repair a hidden leak; we explain that before opening anything.
- Do you provide findings for an insurance claim?
- We can provide written findings. Your insurer decides what your policy covers, so check its requirements before commissioning work for a claim.
Leak detection across Hull and the East Riding
Based in Hull, we travel to customers in the areas below. Call with your postcode and the job details so we can confirm availability before you book.