Case Studies

    Real Leak Detection Results Across the North East

    Every property is different. Here are some of the leaks we've located for homeowners and businesses — and how we found them without unnecessary disruption.

    Underground LeakAcoustic SurveySupply Pipe

    Underground Supply Pipe Leak — Newcastle

    A homeowner noticed their water bill had doubled over two months. Our acoustic survey located a leak on the underground supply pipe beneath the driveway — 6 metres from the property, between two concrete sections. We pinpointed the exact location, allowing a targeted repair with a single small excavation.

    Newcastle upon Tyne3 Hours£4,200 in excavation costs avoided
    Hidden LeakThermal Imaging

    Concealed Bathroom Leak — Sunderland

    Damp patches appeared on a downstairs ceiling directly below a first-floor bathroom. Thermal imaging revealed a slow leak from a compression joint inside the wall cavity. The homeowner received a full detection report to support the repair process.

    Sunderland2 HoursPrevented £8,000 structural repair
    Supply PipeAcoustic SurveyCold Water Mains

    Supply Pipe Leak Beneath Patio — County Durham

    A homeowner reported persistently low water pressure and a rising water bill. Our acoustic survey traced the problem to a failing joint on the underground cold water supply pipe running beneath the rear patio. We pinpointed the exact location, avoiding unnecessary excavation across the patio surface.

    County Durham3 HoursPatio surface preserved
    Cold Water MainsOut-of-HoursMoisture Mapping

    Office Building Leak — Gateshead

    An office building was experiencing unexplained water ingress on lower floors. We carried out a full out-of-hours survey using acoustic and moisture mapping equipment across three floors. The source was identified as a failed cold water main joint behind a partition wall.

    Gateshead5 HoursZero disruption to occupants
    Garden PipeworkAcoustic SurveyRural Property

    Garden Irrigation Leak — Northumberland

    A rural property with extensive grounds had an unexplained spike in water usage. We traced a leak on the garden irrigation pipework beneath a lawn area, locating it precisely despite the pipe being 1.2 metres deep.

    Northumberland2 Hours£600/year water waste stopped
    EmergencySupply PipeRapid Response

    Emergency Supply Pipe Leak — Middlesbrough

    A family returned from holiday to find damp damage throughout their ground floor. We carried out an emergency detection survey within 24 hours, locating the source on the incoming supply pipe and providing a full written report for repair planning.

    Middlesbrough3 HoursRapid resolution achieved

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