How do I know whether it's a leak or just high usage?

Turn off every tap and appliance, then watch the water meter. Movement with nothing running strongly suggests a leak somewhere on your side of the meter.

Does a dripping tap really matter?

A single steady drip is small; several dripping taps and a running toilet together add up to a noticeable amount on a quarterly bill.

Will finding the leak mean digging up my floor?

Not necessarily. Detection equipment exists specifically so that only a small, targeted area needs opening.

Can I claim a leak on insurance?

Policies differ, and many cover resulting damage rather than the pipe repair itself. Keep the plumber's report and photographs either way.

Leak Detection & Repair in Ballarat

A water bill that jumped without a change in habits is usually a leak you cannot see. Modern acoustic and thermal detection finds it without demolishing the house first.

How this works: We are a referral service, not a plumbing business. Your enquiry is passed to an independent licensed plumber in Ballarat who contacts you directly. Read the full explanation.

Signs this is your problem

A water bill well above your usual usage
The water meter still ticking over with every tap closed
Damp patches, bubbling paint or a musty smell on a wall
A warm patch on a concrete floor
A toilet that keeps refilling on its own

What the plumber will typically do

Isolate sections of the system to confirm a leak exists and narrow the zone
Use acoustic, thermal or pressure testing to pinpoint the location
Expose the smallest practical area to reach the pipe
Repair or replace the failed section and re-test

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What affects the price

Detection method needed and how long pinpointing takes
Whether the leak is under a slab, in a wall, or in an accessible cavity
Reinstatement of tiling, concrete or plaster afterwards
Age and material of the existing pipework

We do not publish prices or estimates. We are not the plumber and any figure we invented would be misleading. The attending plumber gives you the actual quote.

What to do right now

Turn every tap off, then check whether the meter dial is still moving
Photograph the meter reading and check again in an hour
Keep recent water bills handy for comparison
If a wall is wet, move furniture and lift floor coverings to limit damage

Copper pipework and brass fittings under a sink with an adjustable wrench

Leak detection & repair — common questions

How do I know whether it's a leak or just high usage?: Turn off every tap and appliance, then watch the water meter. Movement with nothing running strongly suggests a leak somewhere on your side of the meter.
Does a dripping tap really matter?: A single steady drip is small; several dripping taps and a running toilet together add up to a noticeable amount on a quarterly bill.
Will finding the leak mean digging up my floor?: Not necessarily. Detection equipment exists specifically so that only a small, targeted area needs opening.
Can I claim a leak on insurance?: Policies differ, and many cover resulting damage rather than the pipe repair itself. Keep the plumber's report and photographs either way.