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Leak Detection Western Suburbs Melbourne
We find hidden water, gas, shower, balcony and roof leaks in homes and businesses across Melbourne's western suburbs, from Footscray and Williamstown to Sunshine, St Albans, Hoppers Crossing and Werribee, and the cause of an unexplained water bill. 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 $398 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 in the western suburbs
The western suburbs range from old workers' cottages near the river to fast-growing estates out to Werribee. A hidden leak rarely shows where it starts: water from a pipe under a slab or timber floor can soak away for months before a Greater Western Water bill jumps, and water from a shower, balcony or roof 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, and we can often come the same or next day.
Why homes in the western suburbs leak
- Reactive basalt clay. Much of the west sits on clay over basalt that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which cracks pipes, joints and slabs.
- Older homes. Cottages and post-war houses in Footscray, Yarraville, Seddon and Williamstown often have ageing pipes under timber floors.
- Newer estates. Homes in Caroline Springs, Hoppers Crossing and Werribee mostly have plastic pipes through walls and slabs, where a failed fitting can leak unseen.
- Townhouses and apartments. In Footscray, Maribyrnong and Sunshine a leak in one unit often shows up in the one below, so testing has to prove where it comes from.
Leaks we find in the western suburbs
Underground and burst pipes
Leaks between the meter and the house, under lawns, paving and driveways. Water leak detection Melbourne
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 Melbourne
Balconies and units below
Failed balcony membranes and leaks between apartments, with a report for the owners corporation. Balcony leak detection Melbourne
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 Melbourne
Windows, skylights and walls
Water getting in around windows, skylights, render and brickwork during storms.
We also find gas leaks, including when the gas meter has been locked off, and track down the moisture behind water damage and mould. Pools and spas: we don't test pools or spas ourselves. We refer pool and spa jobs free of charge to our trusted pool leak detection partner, and we still find pipe and slab leaks around pools. See pool leak detection Melbourne.
How much does leak detection cost in the western suburbs?
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 all western suburbs and metro Melbourne. Commercial and strata jobs are quoted by phone. See the Melbourne 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Stain on the ceiling of the unit below | Shower, balcony or pipe in the unit above | Flood and dye testing, moisture mapping |
| 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 |
| Ceiling stain after a storm | Roof, box gutter, flashing or window | Roof inspection, water testing, 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 western suburbs are supplied by Greater Western Water (check the name on your bill). If a hidden leak pushed your bill up, ask your water company 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 in the western suburbs
- 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
Western Suburbs and related services
- Leak detection Melbourne suburbs
- Water leak detection Melbourne
- Shower leak detection Melbourne
- Balcony leak detection Melbourne
- Roof leak detection Melbourne
- Gas leak detection Melbourne
- Footscray
- Yarraville
- Seddon
- Williamstown
- Newport
- Altona
- Maribyrnong
- Sunshine
- St Albans
- Caroline Springs
- Hoppers Crossing
- Werribee
Leak detection the western suburbs FAQs
How much does leak detection cost in the western suburbs?
It's $398 including GST for the first hour on site, with the written report included. Extra time is $198 an hour, and we always check with you first. There's no separate call-out fee.
How quickly can you come out?
We're a mobile service with teams based in Parkdale and Moorooduc, and we can often come the same or next day in the western suburbs. Our phone line is open 24/7 for burst pipes and gas leaks.
Water is coming through from the apartment above. Can you help?
Yes. We test the likely sources one at a time, such as the shower, balcony or pipes above, and give the owners, strata manager or insurer a report showing where the water is coming from.
Do you do pool leak detection?
We don't test pools or spas ourselves. We refer pool and spa jobs free of charge to our trusted pool leak detection partner, who quotes you directly. We still find pipe and slab leaks around pools.
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 in the western suburbs? Call 1300 346 353.
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