Leak detection St Albans
Leak Detection St AlbansHidden leaks traced and repaired
Plumbers on Tap traces and repairs hidden water leaks in St Albans homes, from damp ceilings to leaking supply pipes. Leak detection is charged at £60 an hour from 8am to 5pm and £70 an hour outside those hours.
Signs of a hidden water leak
- Damp patches or stains on ceilings and walls
- Your water meter turning when every tap is off
- A water bill higher than usual
- Low water pressure with no obvious cause
- Warm spots on the floor, or the sound of running water when nothing is on
- Mould, peeling paint or lifting floorboards
How Shaun finds the leak
The aim is to pin down where the water is coming from before anything is opened up, by checking the meter, isolating sections of pipe and inspecting the pipework. Finding the right spot first keeps the repair, and the making good afterwards, as small as possible.
Check your meter yourself
- Turn off every tap and water-using appliance.
- Note the meter reading and wait an hour without using any water.
- If the reading has moved, water is escaping somewhere. Call Shaun.
Water coming through now?
Turn off the stopcock and call the 24-hour line.
Leak detection cost
How much does leak detection cost in St Albans?
Plumbers on Tap charges leak detection and repair at £60 an hour from 8am to 5pm and £70 an hour outside those hours. How long it takes depends on where the leak is and how easy the pipework is to reach.
Estimate your cost with the calculator or read about replacing a leaking supply pipe.
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What customers say
Real comments from Plumbers on Tap customers, each rated 5 out of 5.
Fantastic plumber on time reliable and did the job in under 30minutes. Polite and even wore shoe covers
Shaun did a very very good job. Polite, and very helpful, thorough with carrying out the job. I am very pleased with the outcome and well recommended. Thank you
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I have a hidden water leak?
Common signs are damp patches, a water meter that turns when every tap is off, a higher water bill, low pressure and the sound of running water when nothing is on.
How much does leak detection cost in St Albans?
Plumbers on Tap charges £60 an hour from 8am to 5pm and £70 an hour outside those hours.
What causes a damp patch on the ceiling?
Usually a leak from the bathroom or pipework above: a shower tray seal, a waste pipe, a toilet connection or a supply pipe. Finding the source before cutting into the ceiling avoids unnecessary damage.