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Leak detection and repair — Plumber
A damp patch, unexplained water use or recurring moisture may need diagnosis before opening walls or replacing pipework. Describe when the evidence appears and any recent changes, and provide accessible meter or system observations without dismantling fittings yourself.
Service scope
Leak detection and repair investigates unwanted water escape and defines a repair once the source is sufficiently located. The visible damp patch may not identify the leaking component, so investigation, access work and reinstatement should be treated as separate scope elements.
What is normally included
- Assessment of suspected plumbing leakage
- Selection of appropriate detection methods
- Repair of an identified accessible defect where agreed
What is not included
- Guaranteed leak location without investigation
- Automatic drying, decoration or structural reinstatement
Typical tasks
- Collect the leak history and visible evidence
- Identify likely system boundaries
- Carry out appropriate detection work
- Explain the location and access needed for repair
- Repair the agreed defect and verify the treated section
What to include in your brief
- Location of visible damp or water
- When symptoms occur
- Recent plumbing or building changes
- Accessible system and meter information
- Photos and previous investigation reports
Choosing the right professional
Ask what the investigation can establish and whether the offer includes repair or detection only. Non-invasive methods can be useful but should not be sold as a guarantee that no opening-up will ever be needed.
Important considerations
- Water can travel away from the actual leak
- A separate moisture source can resemble a plumbing defect
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