Detecting leaks is one of those things that people don’t think about until they encounter this problem in their own homes. For example, today everything looks normal, and tomorrow a damp spot appears on the wall. Or, as a rule, you are surprised by your water bill. When such a moment comes and you are unable to find the cause yourself, you need a specialist who can find and fix the problem.
The hidden nature of water leaks
My job is to identify problems that try very hard to remain hidden. Detecting water leaks can be very difficult if they are hidden. Some leaks start with the wear and tear of old pipes under pressure over many years. Others arise from a tiny crack that gradually turns into a pipe rupture. Still others appear due to defects in new pipes, joints, or poor-quality construction work.
Malvern suburb
If you live in Malvern, you already know that some houses here can be over 100 years old. Old brick walls, long driveways, well-kept gardens. They look magnificent, architecturally and exquisitely, but they also hide leaks very well. Water likes to travel underground, seeping under concrete slabs or washing away soil until it finds a place to surface. By the time it reaches the surface, it may have travelled metres from the source of the leak, which is why proper detection is required.
We use equipment that hears and sees what is happening underground and behind walls. The detector can pick up vibrations inside pipes, even if they are buried deep or run under a concrete slab. Detectors can listen through thick brick walls and detect temperature changes that indicate a hidden water leak. Accurate leak detection helps locate the source with centimetre precision. This helps avoid guesswork, digging, mess and expense. All of which can add up to costly repairs and leak remediation.
Do not ignore hidden leak
Of course, it is necessary to respond at an early stage, at least so as not to pay for the waste. Leaks waste water without you noticing, increasing your water bill every week.
But if the leak is small and not noticeable on the meter, it can lead to more serious consequences. For example, wooden house frames begin to warp and the foundation may crack. A small, constant leak can gradually turn into a serious problem. You may not notice it right away, but the longer you wait, the greater the likelihood of significant damage.
Therefore, if something seems wrong in your home, trust the professionals. A damp corner. A patch of grass that grows too well, surrounded by dry grass, are all signs of water problems. Detecting a water leak is much cheaper than repairing long-term water damage or structural damage.