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The homeowner’s leak advice library
Straightforward reading about symptoms, costs, preparation, reports and the work that follows a repair.
How to compare leak detection quotes
Compare the work behind a price: investigation, access, repair and the next stages.
Read the guideCost & bookingWhat does a leak detection package pay for?
Understand how the investigation, repair and reporting fit together.
Read the guideCost & bookingHow the £100 booking deposit works
A deposit deducted from the £1,345 package, with the scope agreed first.
Read the guideReports & insuranceTrace & Access explained in plain English
What tracing, opening and reporting mean when a leak is concealed.
Read the guideReports & insuranceQuestions to ask your insurer before leak work
A practical list to help you discuss authorisation and evidence.
Read the guideReports & insuranceHow to read a leak investigation report
Distinguish observations, conclusions and work still to be arranged.
Read the guideHeatingWhy does my boiler keep losing pressure?
A falling gauge reading has several possible causes.
Read the guideHeatingHidden heating leak or boiler fault?
Understand why the first assessment may need to look beyond the pipes.
Read the guideHeatingUnderfloor heating losing pressure
Why loops, manifolds and floor construction matter to the investigation.
Read the guideHeatingDoes a warm floor patch mean a leak?
Temperature can be a clue, but it is not a diagnosis.
Read the guideHeatingWhy heating zones matter when finding a leak
A large system becomes easier to assess when its layout is understood.
Read the guideHeatingRadiator valves or a hidden pipe leak?
Visible connections are useful evidence even when the leak is concealed.
Read the guideWater supplyUnderstanding water meter checks
What a moving reading can tell you, and what it cannot.
Read the guideWater supplyWhat to check after an unexpected water bill
A sensible sequence before assuming an underground leak.
Read the guideWater supplyWho should I contact about a supply-pipe leak?
Clarify the pipe and its ownership before agreeing work.
Read the guideWater supplyCould a wet garden patch be a supply leak?
Relate persistent moisture to the pipe route and weather.
Read the guideWater supplyWhy can I hear water when nothing is running?
A constant sound may help the investigation, but sound travels.
Read the guideWater supplyDoes low water pressure mean a hidden leak?
A change at one tap and a whole-property change need different questions.
Read the guideWater supplyPlanning a shared water supply investigation
Access and authority are as important as the equipment.
Read the guideInside the homeDamp or a plumbing leak: what is the difference?
Similar marks can have different causes, so the history matters.
Read the guideInside the homeWater beneath floorboards: what happens next?
Understand concealed routes and the practicalities of access.
Read the guideInside the homeFinding a leak beneath a concrete floor
Why the floor build-up changes the detection and repair plan.
Read the guideInside the homeWhat to do when a ceiling starts leaking
Protect people first, then build a useful account of the water source.
Read the guideInside the homeShower leak, seal or concealed pipe?
Why repeated resealing may not resolve the underlying cause.
Read the guideInside the homeKitchen plumbing leak or appliance fault?
Follow the timing of use before choosing a repair route.
Read the guideProperty planningWater coming from the flat above
Coordinate access without assuming where responsibility lies.
Read the guideAfter the repairWhy is a wall still damp after a leak repair?
Residual moisture and an active leak are different possibilities.
Read the guideProperty planningA leak after building work: useful first steps
Preserve the timeline and installation information.
Read the guideYour appointmentHow to prepare for a leak detection visit
Useful information and access, without finding the leak yourself.
Read the guideYour appointmentWhat happens during a leak investigation?
From the initial discussion to testing and the written record.
Read the guideYour appointmentHow long does leak detection take?
The property and available evidence determine the investigation.
Read the guideCost & bookingAccess and reinstatement: what is included?
The opening needed for repair and the finished surface are separate stages.
Read the guideYour appointmentUseful photographs and records for a leak enquiry
Show the pattern clearly without collecting unnecessary personal information.
Read the guideProperty planningArranging a leak visit as a landlord
Align the tenant’s observations with the repair authority.
Read the guideProperty planningReporting a leak when you rent your home
A clear account helps the landlord arrange the right response.
Read the guideProperty planningLeak detection access in a managed building
Plan the service cupboards, permissions and neighbouring rooms.
Read the guideProperty planningFinding plumbing leaks in a period home
Older fabric and altered service routes need a considered plan.
Read the guideProperty planningPlanning a commercial leak investigation
Keep the investigation aligned with the operation of the site.
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