Leak Detection Perth
Suspect a hidden water leak?
At Plumbing Group WA, you deal directly with Gregg, a Perth plumber who has worked in plumbing since 2006.
Using acoustic leak detection, thermal imaging and other diagnostic methods, Gregg can help narrow down the source of hidden plumbing leaks before unnecessary digging, cutting or opening surfaces.
Find the leak before unnecessary digging!
Hidden water leaks aren’t always obvious. Gregg uses diagnostic equipment and hands-on plumbing experience to narrow down where the water is coming from.
Once the problem has been identified, Gregg can also carry out the plumbing repair where appropriate.
0439 570 736.
Identifying leaks costs less than ignoring them.
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Why Choose PGWA for Leak Detection?
When you call Plumbing Group WA, you deal directly with Gregg. Plumbing since 2006, Gregg combines practical experience with leak detection equipment to narrow down the source of hidden water leaks.
Directly With Gregg
There is no switchboard assigning your job to an unknown plumber. From the initial call through to investigation and repair, you deal directly with Gregg.
Diagnostic Equipment
Gregg uses acoustic leak detection, thermal imaging, moisture detection and pressure testing where appropriate to investigate hidden water leaks.
Find and Repair
PGWA doesn’t just locate leaks. Once the source has been identified, Gregg can carry out many plumbing repairs himself where appropriate.
Minimise Unnecessary Damage
The aim is to narrow down the likely location of the leak before unnecessarily digging, cutting or opening surfaces simply to search for the problem.
Need Leak Detection in Perth?
Suspect a hidden or underground water leak? Gregg is available 24/7 to discuss the problem and determine the appropriate next step.
PGWA provides leak detection across Perth, with a strong focus on Perth’s northern suburbs.
Signs You May Have a Hidden Water Leak
A hidden plumbing leak can sometimes show up first as an unusually high water bill, a water meter that continues to move when water is not being used, or an unexplained drop in water pressure.
Signs to look for
- Damp walls, floors or cabinetry
- Mould or persistent moisture
- Sounds of running or dripping water
- Water pooling outside without an obvious cause
- Recurring wet areas in gardens or reticulation zones
- Dampness around concrete slabs
- Reduced water pressure
- Unexplained increases in water use
Check Your Water Meter
Your water meter can provide a useful first indication that water is escaping somewhere in the plumbing system.
Turn off taps and water-using appliances and check whether the meter continues to register water use. A moving meter doesn’t tell you where the problem is, but it can help establish whether further investigation is warranted.
If you’ve also received an unusually high water bill, a concealed plumbing leak may be one possible cause.
How Gregg Finds Hidden Water Leaks
There isn’t one piece of equipment that finds every leak. The appropriate method depends on the plumbing system, pipe location and material, water pressure, surrounding surfaces and the symptoms at the property.
Gregg may combine acoustic leak detection, thermal imaging, moisture readings, pressure testing and physical inspection depending on what he finds.
Acoustic Leak Detection
Acoustic equipment can help identify sounds produced by pressurised water escaping from pipework.
It can be particularly useful when investigating underground pipes, buried water services and leaks beneath hard surfaces where there is no obvious sign directly above the damaged pipe.
Moisture Detection
A moisture meter can help determine whether water has affected walls, flooring, cabinetry and other building materials.
The place where moisture becomes visible isn’t necessarily where the leak originated, so moisture readings can help build a clearer picture of how water may be moving through the property.
Thermal Imaging
Thermal imaging can help identify temperature differences associated with moisture or leaking hot-water pipework behind surfaces.
Gregg uses it alongside other diagnostic evidence where appropriate rather than relying on the thermal camera alone.
Pressure Testing
Where appropriate, pressure testing can help establish whether part of the plumbing system is losing pressure.
Combined with other diagnostic information, this can help Gregg narrow down which section of pipework requires further investigation.
Water Leaks We Investigate
PGWA investigates a range of hidden and difficult-to-locate plumbing leaks across Perth. The symptoms and diagnostic approach can vary depending on where the pipework is located and how the water is presenting.
Underground Water Leaks
Leaks in buried water services can result in significant water loss without an obvious visible source.
Symptoms may include unusually wet ground, unexplained water use, reduced pressure or a water meter that continues to move. Acoustic leak detection and other diagnostic methods can help narrow down the affected area before excavation is considered.
Under-Slab Water Leaks
A leaking pipe beneath a concrete slab can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms may appear some distance from the damaged pipe.
Gregg can investigate suspected under-slab leaks using the diagnostic methods appropriate to the property and symptoms.
Internal link: Link “under-slab water leaks” or similar to our existing slab/foundation leak article.
Leaks Inside Walls and Floors
Water can travel through walls, flooring and building materials before it becomes visible.
Gregg can investigate unexplained dampness, moisture or water damage to determine whether plumbing pipework may be responsible and narrow down the likely source.
Bathroom and Shower Plumbing Leaks
Water around a bathroom or shower doesn’t automatically mean there is a waterproofing failure.
Leaking plumbing connections, water pipes and fittings can also cause moisture around bathrooms, cabinetry, walls and adjoining rooms. The first step is determining what is actually leaking before deciding what needs to be repaired.
Reticulation Leak Detection Perth
Reticulation and irrigation systems can lose significant amounts of water underground without an obvious surface leak.
Gregg can investigate suspected reticulation leaks where there are unusually wet garden areas, unexpected water use, pressure problems or a water meter that continues to move when household plumbing has been isolated.
Depending on the system and circumstances, acoustic investigation and other diagnostic methods can help narrow down where water is escaping before unnecessary digging begins.
PGWA provides reticulation leak detection across Perth, with a strong focus on Perth’s northern suburbs.
From Leak Detection to Plumbing Repair
Finding a leak is only useful if it leads to the right next step.
Once Gregg has narrowed down the likely source, he can explain what he has found and what is likely to be required to repair it.
Because PGWA is a plumbing business rather than simply a leak detection service, Gregg can complete many plumbing repairs himself where appropriate. That means you’re not necessarily left with a leak detection report and then required to start again with another plumber.
1. Identify the Symptoms
Understand what you’re seeing, hearing or noticing at the property.
2. Investigate the System
Assess the relevant plumbing and determine which diagnostic methods are appropriate.
3. Narrow Down the Location
Use the available evidence to focus the investigation on the likely source.
4. Explain the Findings
Gregg explains what he’s found and what the appropriate next step is.
5. Repair Where Appropriate
Where the required work falls within PGWA’s plumbing services, Gregg can carry out the repair.
Small Burst Pipe callout
Already Know You Have a Burst Pipe?
If the pipe has already burst or failed and the problem doesn’t require leak detection, PGWA also provides burst pipe repairs across Perth.
Not Every Leak Is a Water Pipe Leak
Where and when water appears can provide important clues about the source. Different types of leaks require different diagnostic approaches, so the first step is understanding what may actually be causing the problem.
Hidden Water Leaks
If water use is unexplained, your water meter continues to move, or moisture appears without any connection to rainfall, the problem may be within the pressurised plumbing system.
Gregg can investigate hidden plumbing leaks using acoustic leak detection, thermal imaging and other diagnostic methods where appropriate.
Roof and Rainwater Leaks
If water appears during or after rain, the source may instead be roof sheeting, flashings, gutters, downpipes or another part of the roof drainage system.
PGWA also provides roof plumbing services in Perth for the investigation and repair of roof and rainwater-related problems.
Gas Leak Detection
PGWA also provides gas leak detection. Gas leaks require a different diagnostic and safety process from water leaks, so we treat gas leak detection as a separate service rather than simply another type of leak.
If you suspect a gas leak, contact Gregg for advice on the appropriate next step.
High Water Bill? You May Be Eligible for a Leak Allowance
If a hidden plumbing leak has caused unusually high water use, you may be eligible for a leak allowance through Water Corporation.
PGWA can help identify and repair eligible plumbing leaks and provide relevant documentation where applicable.
If you’ve received an unusually high water bill and suspect a concealed leak, speak directly with Gregg so the cause can be investigated.
Book Leak Detection in Perth
If you have an unusually high water bill, unexplained moisture, a moving water meter, a suspected underground leak or a plumbing problem that has been difficult to locate, speak directly with Gregg.
He can investigate the symptoms, narrow down the likely source and explain what should happen next. Where appropriate, PGWA can also carry out the plumbing repair.
Available 24/7. Call Gregg on 0439 570 736 to arrange leak detection in Perth.
Other Areas We Service
PGWA also provides leak detection throughout Perth’s northern suburbs and surrounding areas. If your suburb isn’t listed, contact Gregg to check availability.
Greenwood
Heathridge
Hillarys
Iluka
Kallaroo
Kingsley
Burns Beach
Connolly
Craigie
Currambine
Duncraig
Edgewater
Kinross
Mullaloo
Ocean Reef
Padbury
Sorrento
Warwick
Woodvale
Real Leak detection work
See how Gregg has investigated and repaired real water leaks across Perth using practical plumbing experience and leak detection equipment.
What our customers are saying
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We had a few jobs that needed doing (plumbing leaks, toilet repair) and Plumbing Group WA got the issues fixed very quickly. Gregg was very professional and efficient and I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a plumber.
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We have used Gregg several times to fix leaks and other plumbing issues. He is always professional, reliable and efficient and goes out of his way to help us even at short notice. Would always recommend Gregg to anyone needing a plumber.
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I had Gregg from plumbing group WA come and connect my dishwasher and washing machine. These items were brand new, He connected everything wonderfully, leveled both items and also picked up and fixed a small leak in a pipe at the same time. Very well priced, professional and friendly.