Water Leak Detection

Why would you need a water leak detection survey?

A water leak detection survey would benefit anyone who has an unaccounted-for high-water bill, water damage within the property, a heating pressure loss or are in the process of buying/selling a new property where dampness has been found on the survey and a water leak is suspected. It will also help with your insurance claim if you choose to use the trace and access your insurer provides.

A water leak detection survey identifies hidden water leaks within your property, it can help reduce water damage to the building that hidden leaks can cause. Whether it is a new-build property or a recent renovation project, or just a plumbing survey for insurance purposes, we can offer a bespoke service which ensures no escape of water is present before handover.

What are the common signs of a water leak?
Common signs of a water leak can vary, this can be a pressure loss on your boiler, water staining to walls, ceilings and floors, a high-water bill, loft tanks constantly refilling or an acoustic presence on your water pipes.

What is involved in water leak detection surveys?
On all surveys we initially use non-destructive testing to locate any leaks. This may be from thermal imaging and moisture mapping to tracer gas testing of pipework. We mark the areas affected and can undertake excavations and repairs to the leaking pipework and provide a detailed report for personal and insurance purposes.

What methods do we use?
• Moisture Mapping
• Thermal Imaging camera
• Acoustic Profiling
• Endoscopy Camera
• Tracer Gas Testing
• Dye/Flood Testing
• Salts Sampling
• And more

What are the Common Causes of a Water Leak?
The common causes of a water leak vary from each property. This can be anything from a failed soldered fitting to pinholes in copper pipework within concrete floors. Leaking waste pipes, failed grouting and sealant are among the most common issues found.

Why choose Biocraft for water leak detection?

Biocraft has many years of experience in the damp and leak restoration sector. As a leak detection specialist, we will ensure that the leak is detected, repaired and your property is restored to the highest of standards in the shortest possible time.

We handle all stages of the process, eliminating the need for several companies to be involved. By doing this, the time required to carry out all the water leak repairs is significantly reduced and you will have the benefit of having just one point of contact.

For water leak detction in Reading, Oxford, Newbury, Bracknell, Windsor, Henley-on-Thames, Ascot, Slough, Maidenhead or Basingstoke, call 0118 943 2111 or contact us online.