20 Years of Leak Detection Experience in Commissioners Flat

Signs You Might Have a Hidden Water Leak

Water leaks are sneaky. A pinhole in an old copper pipe, a failed shower waterproofing membrane or a cracked poly fitting under the slab can leak for months before anyone notices, all while your water bill climbs and moisture works its way into timber, plaster and flooring. Left alone, that steady drip can warp floorboards, encourage mould behind wet walls and undermine the structural integrity of a slab or foundation.

Some signs are obvious, like a wet ceiling patch below an upstairs bathroom or a permanently soggy patch of lawn that never dries out. Others are far more subtle: a water meter that keeps ticking over when every tap in the house is off, a hot water system that seems to run constantly, or a strange mustiness in a room that backs onto a bathroom or laundry.

Trying to guess where a hidden leak is hiding, then jackhammering a slab or opening a wall on a hunch, often causes more damage than the leak itself. Confirming the exact location first means only the affected section needs to be opened up, saving your tiles, your garden and your patience.