Hidden Leak Detection Specialists
Hidden water leaks can be difficult to locate without the right equipment and experience. At Adept Plumbing & Gas, we specialise in both internal and external leak detection, using advanced technology to accurately locate concealed leaks with minimal disruption to your home or business.
Because every leak is different, our technicians carry a wide range of specialist leak detection equipment, allowing us to select the most effective method for each situation and locate your leak as quickly and accurately as possible.
Once the leak has been identified, we’ll explain our findings, discuss the available repair options and provide an upfront quotation before any repair work begins. As qualified plumbers and leak detection specialists, we can often complete the repair during the same visit, saving you the time, cost and inconvenience of engaging multiple trades.
We proudly service Brisbane, Logan and the Redlands, with same-day appointments available and a 24/7 emergency response for urgent leaks causing property damage.
Common Leak Detection Scenarios
Underground leaks are hidden and may not be immediately obvious. An unexpectedly high water bill is often the first sign of water loss, although water may occasionally rise to the surface or create damp, soft or unusually green areas in the yard.
Large complexes often have extensive shared water infrastructure, making leaks more difficult to isolate. We follow clear procedures for notifying residents, testing individual sections of pipework and minimising disruption while the source of the leak is identified.
Water appearing inside a home can come from several sources, including failed waterproofing, deteriorated grout, leaking fixtures or damaged pipework. These leaks require a careful, step by step investigation to eliminate each possible cause and accurately identify the source before repairs begin.
Underground leaks are hidden and may not be immediately obvious. An unexpectedly high water bill is often the first sign of water loss, although water may occasionally rise to the surface or create damp, soft or unusually green areas in the yard.
Large complexes often have extensive shared water infrastructure, making leaks more difficult to isolate. We follow clear procedures for notifying residents, testing individual sections of pipework and minimising disruption while the source of the leak is identified.
Water appearing inside a home can come from several sources, including failed waterproofing, deteriorated grout, leaking fixtures or damaged pipework. These leaks require a careful, step by step investigation to eliminate each possible cause and accurately identify the source before repairs begin.
What are the signs of a hidden leak?
- Unexpectedly high water bills
- A water meter that continues to turn when no water is being used
- Damp patches on walls, ceilings or floors
- Mould growth or musty odours
- Reduced or fluctuating water pressure
- Swollen skirting boards, architraves or cabinetry
- Cracks in walls, driveways or concrete slabs
- Constantly damp or unusually green patches of lawn
- Water flowing from stormwater drains during dry weather
- The sound of running water when all taps and appliances are turned off
If you’ve noticed one or more of these warning signs, get in touch with our experienced leak detection specialists. We’ll discuss what you’re experiencing, arrive with the most appropriate leak detection equipment and accurately locate the source of the problem so it can be repaired as quickly as possible.
Our Leak Detection Technology
Our advanced acoustic listening equipment allows us to detect the sound of pressurised water escaping from underground or concealed pipework. By amplifying even the smallest leak noises, we can accurately pinpoint the source without unnecessary excavation, improving the speed and accuracy of leak detection while keeping disruption to your property to a minimum.
Tracer gas detection is ideal for locating difficult leaks where conventional methods may not be effective, or the leak is too quiet to detect acoustically. A safe, non-toxic gas is introduced into the isolated pipework, and as it escapes through the leak, specialised sensors detect its location from above ground, allowing us to accurately pinpoint the source while keeping excavation to an absolute minimum.
Thermal imaging cameras detect subtle temperature differences caused by leaking water hidden behind walls, ceilings or beneath flooring. This non-invasive technology helps identify moisture patterns and trace water back towards its source, making it particularly effective for internal plumbing leaks where water may travel some distance before becoming visible.
Line tracing equipment allows us to accurately locate and map the path of underground water pipes before leak detection or excavation begins. Knowing exactly where the pipework is located allows us to plan the most efficient repair, reduce unnecessary excavation and minimise the risk of damaging other underground services, particularly valuable on large properties, commercial sites and body corporate complexes.
Our silent compressor introduces compressed air into isolated water lines as part of the leak detection process. Because it operates much more quietly than a conventional compressor, it reduces background noise that can interfere with our acoustic listening equipment, allowing our technicians to hear leaks more clearly while keeping disruption to occupants to a minimum.
How to Perform a Water Meter Test
- Turn off every tap, appliance and fixture that uses water, including washing machines, dishwashers and irrigation systems.
- Check that no toilets are currently refilling after being flushed.
- Locate your water meter (if you’re unsure where it is, give us a call and we’ll help you find it).
- Take a photo of the meter reading.
- Wait 30 minutes without using any water.
- Recheck the meter and compare the reading to your original photo.
- Call our team and let us know whether the reading has changed.
If the meter reading has increased despite no water being used, there’s a good chance you have a hidden water leak. Our experienced leak detection specialists can then advise on the next steps and arrange the most appropriate equipment to accurately locate the leak.
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The sooner a hidden leak is located, the less damage it can cause to your home or business. Our experienced leak detection specialists use advanced technology to accurately locate concealed leaks with minimal disruption to your property. Because we’re licensed plumbers as well as leak detection specialists, we can often complete the repair during the same visit, saving you time, money and unnecessary inconvenience.
Every leak is different, so rather than relying on a single method we carry acoustic listening gear, tracer gas, thermal imaging, line tracing equipment and a silent compressor, and select whichever suits the situation. That matters most with concealed leaks, where the wrong approach means excavating in the wrong place.
Once the source is located we will explain what we found, talk through the repair options and provide an upfront quotation before starting. For urgent leaks already causing property damage we respond around the clock across Brisbane, Logan and the Redlands.
Why Our Customers Keep Coming Back
After more than 17 years in business, Adept Plumbing & Gas has built long-term relationships with thousands of homeowners, businesses and property managers. Here is what customers value most.
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frequently asked questions
How do you find a hidden leak?
We use specialist leak detection equipment, including acoustic listening gear, tracer gas, thermal imaging and line tracing, selecting whichever method suits your situation best. This lets us accurately locate hidden leaks while keeping disruption to your property to a minimum.
Can I check for a leak myself before booking a specialist?
Yes. A simple water meter test can help confirm whether you have a hidden leak. Turn off every tap and appliance, note your meter reading, wait 30 minutes without using water, then check the reading again. If it’s changed, give us a call and we’ll advise on the next steps.
Will you repair the leak during the same visit?
In most cases, yes. Because we’re qualified plumbers as well as leak detection specialists, we can often complete the repair once the leak has been located, saving you the time and cost of arranging a separate trade.
Can you find leaks in units, apartments or body corporate properties?
Yes. We regularly investigate leaks in shared and multi-residential properties, following clear procedures for notifying residents and testing individual sections of pipework to minimise disruption while the source is identified.
Do you provide leak detection for commercial properties?
Yes. Our leak detection services cover both residential and commercial properties across Brisbane, Logan and the Redlands.
What if I can't find my water meter?
That’s no problem, plenty of customers aren’t sure where theirs is. Get in touch and we’ll help you locate it before you run the test.
