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Leak Detection Mornington Peninsula
We find hidden water, gas, roof, shower and balcony leaks in Mornington Peninsula homes, holiday houses and businesses, and the cause of an unexplained South East Water bill. With a team based in Moorooduc, our licensed technicians use acoustic listening, tracer gas, thermal imaging and water testing, so nothing is dug up or broken to find the leak. From $498 inc. GST for the first hour, with a written report.
*If we can't find the leak, you don't pay for the inspection. Ask for details when you book or read our guarantee terms.
Leak right now?
- Turn off the water at the meter or stopcock if water is running somewhere it shouldn't.
- Switch off power to any area where water is near electrics.
- If you smell gas, turn off the gas at the meter, don't use switches or naked flames, get everyone outside and call your gas distributor's emergency line (it's on your gas bill), or 000 if anyone is in danger.
- Call us on 1300 346 353. Our phone line is open 24/7 for burst pipes and gas leaks.
Leak detection on the Mornington Peninsula
A hidden leak rarely shows where it starts. Water from a pipe under a slab or in the garden can soak away for months before a South East Water bill jumps, and water from a roof, shower or balcony can travel through walls and ceilings before a stain appears. We find the source first, so you only open up or repair the right spot.
The Peninsula's ground makes pipe leaks harder to spot. In sandy coastal soils around Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento and Safety Beach, water from an underground leak often drains away without ever reaching the surface. On the reactive clay around Mount Eliza, Mornington and Red Hill, the ground swells in winter and shrinks in summer, which can crack pipes and joints. Coastal weather and older beach houses also make roof, window and balcony leaks common.
One of our teams is based in Moorooduc, so we're on the Peninsula every day and can often come the same or next day.
Holiday homes and short-stay rentals
A leak in a holiday house can run for weeks before anyone notices. If you're away, we can arrange access with your property manager, cleaner or neighbour, test the property and send you the written report with photos, so you know what's wrong and who needs to fix it before your next guests arrive.
Leaks we find on the Peninsula
Underground and burst pipes
Leaks between the meter and the house, under lawns, paving and driveways. Water leak detection Mornington Peninsula
Slab and hot water leaks
Hot and cold water pipes leaking under slabs and inside walls, found without breaking floors.
Leaking showers
Shower bases, grout, waterproofing and pipes behind tiles, tested without pulling up the bathroom. Shower leak detection Mornington Peninsula
Roofs and box gutters
Leaks that only show in heavy or wind-driven rain, traced with water testing, thermal imaging and drones. Roof leak detection Mornington Peninsula
Balconies and decks
Failed membranes and balconies leaking into rooms below, common on coastal homes and apartments.
Windows, skylights and walls
Water getting in around windows, skylights, render and brickwork during storms.
We also find gas leaks on the Mornington Peninsula, including when the gas meter has been locked off, trace burst pipes, and track down the moisture behind water damage and mould.
How much does leak detection cost on the Mornington Peninsula?
First hour on site
inc. GST. Covers the inspection, testing and your written report. No separate call-out fee.
Extra time
inc. GST, only if needed. We always check with you before going past the first hour.
What's included
- Non-invasive testing
- Leak marked on site
- Photo report for insurers
- Found or you don't pay*
This price covers the whole Mornington Peninsula. Commercial and strata jobs are quoted by phone. See the Mornington Peninsula price list or the full price list.
How it works
Call or book online. Tell us what you're seeing. You get the price before we book and a 2-hour arrival window.
We test, not guess. The technician uses the right method for your leak and doesn't dig, drill or lift tiles to find it.
We mark the leak. We show you where it is and explain the cause before we leave.
You get the report. Photos, test results, cause and repair scope for your plumber, builder, strata manager or insurer.
Common signs of a hidden leak
| Sign | Likely cause | How we find it |
|---|---|---|
| South East Water bill suddenly higher | Underground, slab or in-wall pipe leak | Meter test, pressure test, acoustic listening |
| Water meter moving with every tap off | Leaking pipe, toilet or hot water unit | Meter test, then tracer gas or acoustic listening |
| Ceiling stain after a storm | Roof, box gutter, flashing or window | Roof inspection, water testing, thermal imaging |
| Loose tiles or damp skirting near a shower | Shower base, grout, waterproofing or pipes | Flood and dye testing, moisture mapping |
| Warm spot on the floor | Hot water pipe leaking under the slab | Thermal imaging, tracer gas |
| Musty smell or mould on walls | Hidden water leak or rising damp | Moisture mapping, thermal imaging |
| Smell of gas | Leaking gas pipe or fitting | Gas pressure test, gas detector |
Insurance and your water bill
Insurance-ready report
Your report shows the leak's location and cause with photos and test results, which is what insurers and loss adjusters ask for. Whether your policy covers finding the leak depends on your insurer, so check with them.
High water bill
The Mornington Peninsula is supplied by South East Water. If a hidden leak pushed your bill up, ask South East Water whether you can apply for a leak allowance once it's repaired. Our report gives them the evidence they ask for. Read our guide to claiming a water bill leak credit.
Repairs: our visit is about finding the leak. We mark it, explain the cause and give you the report. If you'd like us to fix it, we'll quote the repair and return at another time to complete it, often with trusted independent trades. Many plumbers, builders and property managers do their own repairs from our report.
Who we work for on the Peninsula
- Homeowners and tenants
- Property managers and real estate agents, with pre-approved 30-day accounts
- Owners corporations and strata managers
- Builders
- Insurers and loss adjusters
- Plumbers and trades
More leak detection on the Mornington Peninsula
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- Mornington
- Frankston
- Somerville
- Hastings
- Tyabb
- Balnarring
- Red Hill
- Safety Beach
- Dromana
- Rosebud
- Rye
- Sorrento
Leak detection Mornington Peninsula FAQs
How much does leak detection cost on the Mornington Peninsula?
It's $498 including GST for the first hour on site anywhere on the Mornington Peninsula, with the written report included. Extra time is $198 an hour, and we always check with you first.
Are you local to the Peninsula?
Yes. One of our teams is based in Moorooduc, so we're on the Peninsula every day and can often come the same or next day. Our phone line is open 24/7 for burst pipes and gas leaks.
Can you check my holiday home while I'm away?
Yes. We can arrange access with your property manager, cleaner or neighbour, test the property and email you the written report with photos.
Can you help with a high South East Water bill?
Yes. We find the hidden leak behind an unexplained high bill and give you a report with the location and cause. Once it's repaired, ask South East Water whether you can apply for a leak allowance.
What happens if you can't find the leak?
Found or you don't pay: if we can't find the leak you booked us for, you don't pay for the inspection. Conditions apply; see our guarantee terms.
Do you repair the leak as well?
Yes, if you'd like us to. Our visit is about finding the leak. We quote the repair separately and return at another time, often with trusted independent trades.
Leak on the Mornington Peninsula? Call 1300 346 353.
Fixed prices from $498 inc. GST · Found or you don't pay* · 24/7 emergency line
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