A hidden water leak can cause significant damage when it goes unnoticed beneath flooring or behind walls. During a recent project, our team carried out hidden water leak detection to trace concealed pipework beneath the floor.
Using a targeted investigation, we narrowed down the affected area before creating access. This helped us focus our work on the right location and minimise unnecessary disruption to the property.
Finding the Source of the Problem
Water can travel away from its original source before becoming visible. It may follow pipework, spread beneath flooring or affect surrounding materials.
For this reason, the first visible sign of water does not always show where the leak started.
Our team investigated the affected area and traced the route of the concealed pipework. This allowed us to identify where access was required and continue the investigation beneath the floor.
Accessing the Pipework
After narrowing down the affected area, we carefully opened sections of the flooring to expose the pipework below.
Part of the investigation required access beneath the kitchen units. By following the route of the pipe, we could concentrate on specific areas rather than unnecessarily opening large sections of flooring.
This targeted approach is an important part of professional hidden water leak detection.
Warning Signs to Look Out For
Hidden leaks can remain unnoticed for some time. However, your property may show signs that something is wrong.
These can include:
- Unexplained damp patches
- Higher than expected water usage
- Reduced water pressure
- Sounds of running or dripping water
- Damp or damaged flooring
- Water appearing without an obvious source
A sudden change in your water usage can also indicate a problem. Water UK provides information and advice about household water use, which can help property owners understand their water consumption.
Keeping Disruption to a Minimum
Finding a concealed leak should not involve randomly removing floors or opening walls.
Instead, our team uses specialist investigation techniques to narrow down the affected area first. Once we understand the likely location of the problem, we can make more informed decisions about where access may be necessary.
This approach helps reduce unnecessary disruption while allowing us to investigate concealed pipework accurately.
Arrange an Investigation
If you suspect a leak beneath your floor, behind a wall or elsewhere in your property, Track & Trace Leak Detection can help locate the source.
Our team uses specialist equipment and a targeted approach to investigate water leaks and trace concealed pipework.
Contact Track & Trace Leak Detection today to arrange professional hidden water leak detection.
