With modern building construction methods, an increasingly common type of leak detection is slab leak detection within both domestic and commercial properties in the UK. In this guide we will explain what a slab leak is and the comprehensive slab leak detection process. Most commonly this refers to concrete slab leak detection service, and we will focus on that, but there are other materials or compounds than can come into consideration too, especially with floor coatings or coverings, such as tiles, laminate flooring etc. However, similar principles apply. Slab Leak Detection Service In a pre ..read more

As experienced water leak detection experts, we are happy to share our knowledge and skills, so in this article we are going to go through 5 water leak detection tips that can help you if you suspect you have a water leak in your home or business.. We will run through these step by step, in simple terms to help explain why they can be important. Water Leak Detection Tips for the UK Before we start, remember that water leaks can vary a lot from property to property and will especially vary based on the design and layout of both your property as well as the for the plumbing too. Which we cover i ..read more

In delivering leak detection services timing can be critical so, in this guide, we will explain why early water leak detection can be important for a number of reasons. As we regularly say, leaving a water leak too long brings about potential risks. We’ll explain these step by step. We covered this partly in our guide to water leak alarms, which can be an ‘early warning system’ but specifically we’ll explain what risks can arise from not acting early with water leaks. Early Leak Detection – Water Damage to Property 1) Early Water Leak Detection – Preventing Water Damage Water leaks are one of ..read more

As you might expect, when carrying out water leak detection services, one of the things that is important is being able to find water pipes in homes and businesses. Water pipes come in many forms, with many different materials involved (e.g. copper vs plastic pipes) and can be located in a number of locations. It’s common for water pipes to be hidden in properties and so locating them can be a challenge. So in this useful guide, we list 7 of the best ways to find a water pipe and how each of them work. Find Water Pipe – How? We have mentioned previously how there is no ‘one size fits all’ meth ..read more

Having a shower drain leaking is a fairly common type of water leak in homes in the UK, in fact it featured in our article about what do do when you have a shower leaking through the ceiling as it is one of the main causes of that. But this article will focus just on shower drain leaks specifically. You might expect that with a shower drain leaking it might be a simple thing to locate and repair, however, that is not always the case. Shower drain leaks by their nature are often in confined, hidden locations often under tiled floors or under shower trays. CONTACT US Plus also, something that mi ..read more

When carrying out water leak detection one of the places we examine is looking for a toilet leak. They are one of the most common types of leaks in the UK, especially with the rise of multiple bathroom properties (including ensuite bathrooms). More toilets can mean more toilet leaks! In our article about bathroom leaks, prominent on that list was toilet leaks. So in this useful guide, we are going to dig into more detail as to the most common causes of toilet leaks, explaining each one in detail individually. This information can help to locate or understand toilet leaks and toilet leak detect ..read more

Having a roof leak at your home or business can be a frustrating thing to deal with for a number of reasons. Plus, roof leaks can vary a lot depending on the design and construction of the property involved. For example, a flat roof leaking is different to a tiled roof leak or a roof light leak. The other thing is that, although they can happen suddenly, roof leaks often happen slowly over time and you may not realise that you have a leak for some considerable period. Clearly, this can mean that water damage can be occurring for a long duration before you spot it. Roof Leaking Water In this us ..read more

Before we go into detail on some of the very best advanced leak detection systems, it is important to make one thing clear. The most effective water leak detection methods work in conjunction with each other to collectively maximise the chances of finding a water leak at your home or business. As we have discussed previously, there is no one magic leak detector that either does everything or can guarantee you find a leak on it’s own. Leak detection experts such as ourselves utilise a number of methods, not only because they compliment each effectively other but also because they provide second ..read more

Challenges With Leak Between Water Meter and House Having a leak between meter and houses is not uncommon but it brings about a number of challenges that need considering and, in some instances, it can be much more complicated than finding a leak in your home or business. This is not least because the distance between your water meter and your house can be considerable, in some instances this could be many hundreds of meters! On top of this, as we will see in this helpful guide, there can be a number of various materials that mean underground water leak detection is required (as it will usuall ..read more

Water testing kits are relatively inexpensive and accessible ways of testing water in a variety of situations. As we saw in our recent articles we showed how water test kit strips looked like on regular UK tap water sample and, after that additionally in another article, a separate quick experiment on drinking water test results vs both filter water, rain water and ground water. Although that was informative, we wondered if water testing kits would show potential contaminants in water samples for some of the other elements on the water testing kit strips, so in this article we will look at tha ..read more