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Leak Detection Melbourne City & Inner Suburbs

1300 FINDLEAK finds hidden water and gas leaks in Melbourne's CBD and inner suburbs, including Southbank, Docklands, South Yarra, Richmond, Carlton and Fitzroy. Leak detection in metro Melbourne is $398 inc. GST for the first hour on site, with extra time at $198 per hour, no call-out fee and a written report for your plumber, insurer, owners corporation or water retailer. Found or you don't pay*.

Most of our city work is in apartments and townhouses, where a leak usually shows up in the unit below. We use thermal imaging, acoustic listening, tracer gas, moisture mapping and CCTV to find the source without opening walls or lifting tiles. Same-day visits are often available, and our 24/7 line is 1300 346 353 for burst pipes and gas leaks. VIC plumbing licence 105159.

*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.

Why Melbourne City Clients Choose 1300 FINDLEAK

1300 FINDLEAK offers same-day service and repairs for its customers.

Same-Day Leak Detection

Same-day visits are often available across the CBD and inner suburbs. We find the leak and show you the evidence on the day. Any repair is quoted separately and booked as a return visit, or your own plumber can work from our report.

Melbourne 5 Star Reviews: 1300FINDLEAK

Why We Have 5-Star Reviews

Our licensed and insured technicians explain what they found, show you the readings and thermal images on site, and send a written report with photos. Read what Melbourne customers say on our reviews page.

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Effortless online booking or free call 1300FINDLEAK (1300346353). Our dedicated office will promptly schedule a convenient appointment. Real Estate Agents and Owners Corporations enjoy the convenience of pre-approved 30-day accounts.

Apartment & Strata Leak Detection in Melbourne City

Water coming through the ceiling from the unit above

A ceiling stain, drip or mould in an apartment usually starts in the unit above or in common property. We test the likely sources (shower, balcony, laundry, hot water and supply pipes) to find where the water is getting in, so the right owner can fix it. We'll need access to the unit above, which the building manager can usually arrange.

Shower and balcony leaks

Failed waterproofing and grout in showers and balconies are the most common causes of leaks into the unit below. We use flood and dye testing, moisture mapping and thermal imaging, usually without lifting tiles. See shower leak detection and balcony leak detection.

Reports for owners corporations, strata managers and insurers

Every inspection comes with a written report with photos and thermal images that shows where the leak is. We work with building managers, owners corporations and insurers, and real estate agents and owners corporations can use pre-approved 30-day accounts. For disputes, see our VCAT expert leak reports and insurance reports.

Inner Melbourne suburbs we cover

Melbourne CBD · Southbank · Docklands · South Yarra · Richmond · Carlton · Fitzroy · Collingwood · Prahran · Port Melbourne · South Melbourne

Not listed? We cover all of metro Melbourne at the same price. See every Melbourne suburb or check our prices.

Which water company covers the city?

Most of the CBD and inner suburbs are supplied by Greater Western Water, and parts of the inner south-east by South East Water. Check the name on your bill. Our report can support a leak allowance claim with your water retailer.

Melbourne City Leak Detection FAQs

How much does leak detection cost in Melbourne City?

$398 inc. GST for the first hour on site, then $198 per hour. There's no call-out fee, and you get a written report. The CBD and inner suburbs are the same price as the rest of metro Melbourne.

Water is leaking through my ceiling from the apartment above. What should I do?

Tell your building manager or owners corporation, take photos, and put a container under the drip. If water is near lights or power points, keep clear and call an electrician. Then book a leak detection so the source can be found and the right owner can fix it.

Who pays for a leak from the apartment above?

It usually depends on where the leak starts: inside a lot (the owner) or in common property (the owners corporation). Our report shows where the leak is so owners, managers and insurers can work it out. We can't give legal advice; for disputes see our VCAT expert report service.

Do you work with owners corporations and strata managers?

Yes. We regularly report for building managers, owners corporations and insurers, and real estate agents and owners corporations can use pre-approved 30-day accounts.

Can you find a shower or balcony leak without removing tiles?

In most cases, yes. Flood and dye testing, moisture mapping and thermal imaging usually pinpoint the problem without lifting tiles or opening walls.

How quickly can you come out?

Same-day visits are often available. Our office is open 7am to 11pm, 7 days, and the 24/7 line on 1300 346 353 is for burst pipes and gas leaks.

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We're a mobile service and come to your property. Our teams are based in Parkdale and Moorooduc in Victoria, Seaforth in Sydney, and Hope Island on the Gold Coast, covering Melbourne, Geelong, the Mornington Peninsula, regional Victoria, Sydney, Wollongong, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Casuarina, Kingscliff and Byron Bay.

1300 FINDLEAK Pty Ltd · ABN 83 640 078 397 · VIC plumbing licence 105159 · QLD licence PD26669

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Oliver Schulze, the director of 1300FINDLEAK, a family-run company committed to solving all gas and water leak problems.

I'm Oliver Schulze, the director of 1300 FINDLEAK, a family-run company committed to solving all your gas and water leak problems. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards in customer outcomes and satisfaction, ensuring reliable and professional service every time.

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