Understand the problem
A pipe behind a wall may feed another room or floor, making the source of a damp patch less obvious than it looks. Concealed routes can also change during extensions and refurbishments. The investigation needs to account for the building as it is now.
Follow the route that is actually there
Accessible inspection points, system information and moisture distribution help establish possible routes. Where useful, a compact camera can inspect a suitable void. Other tests are chosen to assess the suspect plumbing before opening a section for repair.
What to prepare
Explain any recent building work and identify service cupboards or removable panels. If the wall is shared or the building managed, clarify who can authorise access.
Scope matters
Inspection cameras need an entry point and a useful line of sight. They cannot see through masonry, and opening the wall may be needed to confirm and repair the fault.
Detection through to the plumbing repair
For agreed residential work, the £1,345 package connects specialist investigation with the plumbing repair. It includes detection and tracing, necessary access or excavation, parts and materials, suitable post-repair testing and a Trace & Access report. A 12-month workmanship warranty applies to the repair.
The £100 booking deposit is deducted from the total, leaving £1,245. Applicable tax is included. Decorative and remedial reinstatement, including restoring floors, plaster, paving and other finishes, is excluded. Commercial work is quoted separately. Read the complete package scope before arranging a visit.
Choosing the right method
One method that may be considered is borescope inspection. Use a compact camera to inspect a suitable accessible void. The engineer selects the approach for the actual installation; no specific instrument is promised for every visit.