Why Builders Choose 1300 FINDLEAK
Leak Detection for Builders & Warranty Work
1300 FINDLEAK is a licensed, insured leak detection and building diagnostics specialist for residential and commercial builders. We find the source of leaks, damp and mould without demolition. We identify the defect and report it, so your warranty and maintenance requests get closed out fast. Our services include 30-day accounts, fixed pricing and 24/7 make-safe.
Trusted by Australia's largest builders, agencies and strata managers
What does 1300 FINDLEAK do for builders?
We're a specialist leak detection and building diagnostics company for residential and commercial builders. When a homeowner reports a leak, damp or mould during construction, at handover or in the warranty period, we find the source without demolition. We tell you whether it's a plumbing, waterproofing, roofing or drainage failure, and document it in a report.
You get evidence before you send trades back to site. That means one targeted repair instead of repeat call-backs, and a clear record if the defect or the responsibility for it is disputed. We've worked with builders including Simonds Homes, John Holland and The Block.
Five Reasons Builders Choose Us
Dedicated office support and 30-day accounts
Our office processes your work orders promptly and books appointments to suit you, your trades and the homeowner. All communication about the job goes through you. We can make the site safe and carry out repairs to stop further damage, so warranty requests get closed quickly.
Fixed prices and flexible resources
Fixed pricing gives you budget certainty during construction and through the maintenance period. On larger projects, we add technicians and equipment as needed so your program isn't held up.
Full-day appointments for larger projects
For multi-unit developments, commercial buildings or jobs with several problem areas, we book full days at competitive hourly rates. That gives us time to investigate every area properly and get it right.
Warranty analysis and compliance checks
We check for performance issues, defects, compliance liabilities and maintenance problems. Catching them early helps you avoid costly claims and disputes after the warranty period ends.
Follow-up and detailed reporting
Every job gets a written report covering compliance, defects and performance. We follow up to confirm the problem is resolved for your customer. For one-off advice, you can book call-outs at hourly rates.
How it works
- Send the job
Submit a work order with the site address and the homeowner's details, or call 1300 346 353. - We book it in
Our office arranges a time that suits you, your trades and the homeowner. - Locate and diagnose
We find the source without demolition, confirm the cause and make the site safe if needed. - Report and follow up
You get a written report showing what failed and what to fix. We follow up once it's repaired.
Common builder call-outs
| Problem | What we establish |
|---|---|
| Leaking shower or wet area after handover | Whether it's a supply or waste pipe or the waterproofing membrane, and where it's failing |
| Water through ceilings in multi-level builds | The entry point, whether that's a pipe, a balcony membrane, a roof penetration or flashing |
| Balcony and roof leaks | Membrane, flashing, falls and drainage defects |
| Slab and in-wall pipe leaks | The exact leak position, so one targeted repair fixes it |
| Damp, mould and rising moisture | Where the moisture is coming from, whether that's a leak, condensation or a construction defect |
| Gas pressure test failures | The leak location, down to a 0.05 kPa drop |
| Warranty and maintenance period inspections | Defects, compliance issues and maintenance items, documented in a report |
Where we work
We support builders across Melbourne, Geelong, the Mornington Peninsula, Regional Victoria, Sydney, Wollongong, Byron Bay, Tweed Heads, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Our head office is at 28–30 Olive Grove, Parkdale VIC 3195. The office is open 7am–11pm, 7 days a week, and the emergency line runs 24/7.
FAQs from builders
Can you tell us if a leak is a building defect?
Yes. We find the source and identify what failed, whether it's a pipe, a waterproofing membrane, flashing, roofing or drainage. We document it in a written report you can use for warranty decisions or if the claim is disputed.
Do you deal with the homeowner directly?
Our office books the appointment with the homeowner, but all communication about the job goes through you as the builder.
Do you offer accounts for builders?
Yes. Residential and commercial builders can apply for a 30-day account, with fixed pricing on standard jobs.
Can you do the repair as well?
Yes. We can make the site safe and carry out repairs to stop further damage, or hand a precise location to your own trades.
Do you handle large developments?
Yes. For multi-unit and commercial projects, we book full days at hourly rates and bring in extra resources as needed.
Will you need to cut into walls or lift tiles?
Usually not. We use thermal imaging, acoustic listening, tracer gas and moisture mapping to locate leaks without damaging your finished work.
Got a warranty leak to close out?
Call 1300 346 353 or submit a work order. We'll book it in, usually the same day.
No guesswork, just evidence based results!
Builders Choose Us
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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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I'm Oliver Schulze, the director of 1300FINDLEAK, 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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