Why Plumbers Choose 1300 FINDLEAK
Specialist Leak Detection for Plumbers
1300 FINDLEAK is a specialist leak detection company that works for plumbers. We find hidden water and gas leaks and mark their exact position, so you can repair them the same day. Our office handles your work orders, and approved accounts get 30-day terms. We cover Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and regional areas.
Trusted by Australia's largest builders, agencies and strata managers
What does 1300 FINDLEAK do for plumbers?
We're a leak locating subcontractor. You bring us in when a leak is hidden, intermittent or too small to find with standard pressure testing. We use thermal imaging, electro-acoustic listening, tracer gas and pipe locating equipment to find the leak without digging up slabs, tiles or gardens. Then we mark the exact spot for your repair crew.
We don't compete with you for the repair. The client stays yours. We locate the leak, document it and hand it back, with a report you can pass on to the owner, strata manager or insurer.
Five Reasons Plumbers Choose Us
On-site support for immediate repairs
Our office team processes your work orders promptly and books appointments around your schedule. We stay in touch on site, so your crew can repair burst pipes as soon as we mark them. If a marked position turns out to be wrong, we come back the same day at no extra cost. We can also locate poly pipe and make the site safe when needed.
Fixed pricing, with more resources when needed
Fixed pricing means you can quote your client with confidence. There are no surprise add-ons. If a job needs more technicians or equipment, we supply them so it gets done right the first time.
Full-day appointments for larger projects
Some jobs are bigger: water mains, fire service leaks, or mapping underground plumbing and drainage for schools, commercial, industrial and civil sites. For these we book full days at fixed hourly rates, so the whole site gets covered properly.
Building analysis for compliance and maintenance
We go beyond finding the leak. We also check the building for performance issues, defects, compliance problems and maintenance needs. That helps you show your clients the work meets the relevant standards.
Follow-up and detailed reporting
Every job gets a written report covering our findings, performance, compliance and any defects. We follow up to confirm the problem is fixed. For one-off advice, you can book us at hourly rates.
How it works
- Send the job
Call 1300 346 353, book online or submit a work order or purchase order. - We schedule
Our office books a time that suits you and your client. Same-day is often available. - Locate and mark
We find the leak without damaging the property and mark the exact spot for your crew. - Repair and report
You make the repair. We send the report and follow up.
Leaks and services plumbers call us for
| Problem | How we locate it |
|---|---|
| Water main and underground leaks | Electro-acoustic ground microphones and tracer gas |
| Leaks under a slab or inside walls | Thermal imaging, acoustic listening and moisture mapping |
| Gas leaks (pressure drop fails) | Electronic gas detection, down to a 0.05 kPa drop |
| Fire service and hydrant leaks | Acoustic correlation and full-day site surveys |
| Shower, balcony and roof leaks | Thermal imaging, moisture meters and flood testing |
| Unknown pipe routes, including poly | Pipe and cable locating; underground infrastructure mapping |
Where we work
We work with plumbers 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 plumbers
Do you do the repair, or just find the leak?
We find it and mark it, so your crew can repair it straight away. The client stays yours. If needed, we can also make the site safe or organise a repair on the spot.
How small a leak can you find?
We can locate water leaks as small as about 1 litre per hour, and gas leaks from a pressure drop as small as 0.05 kPa.
Do you offer trade accounts?
Yes. Plumbing businesses can apply for a 30-day account. Send us a work order or purchase order and our office will book the job.
What if the marked position is wrong?
We come back the same day, free of charge, to find it again.
Can you handle large commercial or civil sites?
Yes. For water mains, fire services and underground plumbing and drainage mapping on schools, commercial, industrial and civil sites, we book full days at fixed hourly rates.
Do I get a report?
Yes. You get a written report with our findings, which you can send on to the owner, strata manager or insurer.
Got a leak you can't find? Send it to us.
Call 1300 346 353 or submit a work order. We'll book it in, usually the same day.
No guesswork, just evidence based results!
Plumbers Choose Us
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Simply fill out some info below and we will be in touch shortly! Or free call us at 1300 346 353, and our friendly team will gladly help schedule an appointment at your convenience. We're here to make the process easy and stress-free for you!
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Book online or submit a work order through our portal
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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