Expert water leak detection services with specialist equipment
The team at Sydney Leak Detection carries out specialist water leak detection inspections. In-depth construction and plumbing knowledge, advanced leak detection equipment, and methodical testing are the drivers of a high success rate finding plumbing and building leaks.
Water escape is not only due to a leaking plumbing pipe or fixture, there are many other possible sources of elevated moisture, dampness, and damage to property. If you suspect a pipe leak, checking the water meter for continuous flow when all the services are fully turned off is the first check to consider. However, rain infiltration from leaking roofs, sliding doors, windows, waterproofing failure, and many building defects also lead to water ingress, rising damp, mould and water damage. The increasing, and often unexpected weather events, are causing a huge amount of storm water damage to the Sydney property sector, from residential, commercial through to Strata apartments.
Leak Detection
Sydney Leak Detection carries out specialist water leak detection searches with the most comprehensive range of advanced leak location equipment. We service home owners, Strata, and commercial properties and also work hand in hand with other professionals to locate leaks: plumbers, builders, engineers, building consultants, loss adjusters, and more.
Our comprehensive range of leak detection equipment is used in tandem to conduct a thorough leak search and ensure the plumbing or building issue(s) are correctly diagnosed: pipe location, Hydrogen tracer gas, thermal camera, high resolution inspection cameras, concrete moisture meters.
Building leaks
Working with builders, homeowners, building and facility managers to diagnose the source(s) of new or persistent building leaks causing water ingress inside the property. Flood and spray testing experts to isolate the source of the rain infiltration from leaking roofs, windows, sliding doors, parapet walls, balconies, skylights, high-level sewer vents.
Custom, targeted, and practical solutions to resolve building leaks, maintenance, and design defects. Cost effective measures against water infiltration to prevent damage to property, residential, commercial, and Strata.
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Expert water leak detection services near you
Sydney Leak Detection are the most trusted and recommended water leak detection specialists with 30+ years experience. The pioneers of multi-testing leak detection inspections across Sydney suburbs. Licensed technicians conduct thorough testing and evidence based inspections with minimal to no invasive cutting required.
Our water specialist carry out plumbing and building inspections across all property types and industry sectors and have become water spray testing experts: bathrooms, balconies, roofs, windows, sliding doors, façades and more. Highly recommended by home owners and strata committees by their ability to provide practical answers. Read customer reviews.
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Plumbing services
With over 20 years of water and gas plumbing experience, our team is adeptly positioned to assist with new installations and general maintenance. Expertise servicing mixed use Strata buildings, restaurants, retail, office suites, practitioner rooms, and homes.
Expert diagnostic CCTV surveys of stormwater and sanitary systems. Make safes, hot water heaters, leaking basement carparks. Roof drainage, including blocked and underperforming gutters, rain heads, insufficient or undersized down pipes pose a severe risk of overflow and water ingress during torrential rain and heavy storms. Prevention and maintenance are key.
Mould inspections
Our team of specialist plumbers and IICRC certified mould experts use specialist equipment to measure moisture and the humidity conditions to diagnose the source(s) and contributing factors of indoor mould growth.
The top causes of mould include: an active source of moisture, high humidity, and poor ventilation. Typical sources of active moisture include an active pipe leak, building and roof leaks, leaking windows, sliding doors, showers, balconies, and many more.
Specialist water leak detectors deliver high accuracy with expert equipment
Engaging a plumber to search and detect a pipe leak is common practice. Using an extensive range of testing methods to locate the source of water ingress is less so. To deliver results each specialist leak detector uses in tandem the most comprehensive range of leak detection testing.
Some of the most advanced leak detection systems used by our expert leak detectors include Hydrogen tracer gas and thermal imaging. Other specialist tools to locate underground water leaks include radio and acoustic pipe location. Other high-end instruments used in a leak search vary from concrete moisture meters through to high-resolution inspection cameras and CCTV equipment.
Hydrogen Tracer gas
A high precision and sophisticated testing instrument to detect H5 gas escaping from a concealed leaking pipe or underground. Hydrogen tracer gas is the most sophisticated and accurate leak detection method.
Thermal imaging
A portable device using infrared technology to scan building surfaces to detect heat radiation and hidden moisture. A fast, safe and reliable method used before, during and after spray testing the trouble areas.
Pipe location
Locating the position and depth of underground water pipework is usually the first step in leak detection. Our technicians use high radio frequency technology to avoid unnecessary digging and cutting.
Acoustic detection
The specialist acoustic system relies on frequency variances to isolate sound waves. The pulsations from the leaking underground pipes are recognised via a listening device connected to the headphones
Moisture meters
Effective at instantly measuring moisture levels in a wide range of building materials such as timber floors, gyprock ceilings and walls. As a stand alone tool, moisture meters may provide limited insight to detect a leak.
Water pressure
The correct operation of plumbing fixtures and appliances relies on adequate water pressure. Thus, measuring pressure loss is as an early indicator of a potential pipe leak within the water supply, valves, or plumbing fixtures.
Inspection cameras
Portable cameras are useful instruments to inspect concealed areas such as ceilings, walls, cabinetry and timber floors. The high resolution screen provides valuable insight such as evidence of moisture, rot, prior water stains, and mould.
CCTV drain Inspection
CCTV cameras provide real time visibility inside the stormwater and sanitary drains to detect damaged, cracked, or collapsed pipes. Blockages, tree roof infiltration and back fall lead to poor performance, discharge of liquids, seepage and building movement.
Drone Inspections
Due to building height constraints property inspections are often deferred. Under the right conditions drone inspections may be possible to overcome the building challenges. A drone inspection may overcome unforeseen delays and scaffolding costs.
Professional leak detection services for Sydney water plumbers and builders
The team at Sydney Leak Detection also collaborate with a large network of plumbers, building consultants, engineers and insurance loss adjusters to provide a wide range of water leak specialist services from plumbing issues to storms, rain and building leaks.