Licensed& insured, NSW Lic 489163C

Hidden Water Leak?
Found & fixed, no guesswork.

High water bill, damp patch or a meter that won't stop spinning? We pinpoint leaks in walls, under slabs and underground with detection gear, then repair them the same day. Fixed price, $0 call-out, across Wollongong & the Illawarra.

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Leak Detection

Water Bill Through the Roof? Leak Found & Fixed. $0 Call Out Fee

Fixed price to locate and repair. We find the exact spot so you're not digging up the whole yard.

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On the Tools

Leaks Found Properly.

The same licensed crew, the same tidy finish, every Illawarra job.

Plumber inspecting a hot water system valve for leaks — Checked at the source

Plumber tracing a leak under a bathroom vanity — Found under the vanity, fixed

Two of our plumbers in front of the van — Your local leak crew

Sound Familiar?

Signs You've Got a Leak

Most leaks are invisible until the bill arrives or the plaster bubbles. Here's what to look for, and what it usually means.

Water bill has jumped

A leak you can't see is the most common cause. Check the meter with all taps off, if it's moving, call us.

Damp walls or ceilings

A pipe inside the wall or above the ceiling is weeping. We locate it precisely so we open only one small section.

Wet patch in the lawn

An underground supply or sewer line is leaking. Acoustic gear finds it without trenching the whole yard.

Low pressure at one tap

A leak or partial blockage on that branch. We trace the line and fix the cause, not the symptom.

Cracked tiles or lifting floors

Slab leaks push moisture up through the floor. Thermal imaging shows the hot or cold line before we cut anything.

Sound of running water

If you hear water when nothing's on, a pipe is leaking somewhere in the walls or under the slab. We'll find it.

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How We Find It

Pinpoint Accuracy, Minimal Mess

Guessing means digging holes in the wrong place. We use detection equipment to find the leak first, then repair only what needs repairing.

Acoustic Detection

Sensitive ground and wall microphones pick up the sound of water escaping under pressure, even beneath concrete.

Thermal Imaging

Infrared cameras show the temperature trail of a leaking hot or cold pipe behind walls and under floors.

Pressure Testing

Isolating sections of pipework tells us exactly which line is losing water before we open anything.

Tracer Gas

For the hardest slab and underground leaks, a safe tracer gas escapes at the leak point and is picked up by a detector.

Think you've got a leak but not sure? Do the meter test, then call us.

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Straight Answer

Visible Leak or Hidden Leak?

Some leaks you can point at. Others need finding first. Here's how each one plays out.

Visible leak, fix on the spot Usually under an hour

Dripping tap, toilet cistern or shower head
Leaking flexi hose or connection under a sink
Weeping valve on a hot water system
Leaking outdoor tap or hose fitting

Hidden leak, detect first Located, then fixed

Meter spinning with everything off
Damp or bubbling paint with no obvious source
Wet lawn or subsiding paving
Unexplained drop in pressure or a high bill

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Compare the Methods

Acoustic, Thermal, Pressure or Tracer Gas?

The four ways we find hidden leaks in Wollongong and Illawarra homes, and which one suits which problem.

Comparison of leak detection methods by what they find, suitability, time and accuracy
	Acoustic detection	Thermal imaging	Pressure testing	Tracer gas
Finds	Pressurised water leaks in walls, slabs and underground	Wet areas behind walls, under floors and in ceilings	Which pipe section is losing water	Tiny leaks acoustic can't hear
Best for	Mains and hot water lines	Ceilings and bathroom walls	Isolating hot from cold, or one branch from another	Slab leaks and long buried runs
Time	1 to 2 hours	30 to 60 minutes	1 hour	2 to 3 hours
Disruption	None	None	None	None
Relative cost	$	$	$	$$

Most jobs use two methods together. Bands are relative, not quotes; the detection fee is credited if we do the repair.

Local Knowledge

Leak Detection Across Wollongong & the Illawarra

The give-away for most of our Balgownie and Corrimal customers is a Sydney Water bill that has doubled with no change in habits. The one-hour meter test, everything off and watch the dial, tells you in an hour whether the water is leaving the house somewhere. Slab homes in Unanderra and Oak Flats are the classic hidden-leak cases: warm patches on the tiles from a hot water line, or a soft spot in the lawn where the mains comes in.

Along the coast, salt air and old copper are a bad mix, and pinhole leaks behind bathroom walls are common in 1970s brick homes. Caught early it's a section repair; left for a year it's a ceiling. Weak pressure at one tap only can also be a leak on that branch rather than a pressure problem, which is why we test before we touch anything.

The same local crew finds it and fixes it, usually on the one visit.

Gear We Bring

Detection Kit on Every Van

We don't guess and we don't dig blind, the detection equipment comes on the first visit.

Fixed Price. Nothing Hidden.

What's Included in Leak Detection

Meter test and pressure test to confirm and isolate the leak
Acoustic, thermal or tracer-gas location of the exact spot
Marked-up location and a fixed price to repair
Repair on the spot in most cases, our vans carry the parts
Only the minimum access opened, no exploratory digging
Report for your insurer if you need one

No hourly rates, no surprises. See exactly how a quote is built.

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Found it.

How It Works

Found and Fixed in Four Steps

Call or Book

Phone 1300 707 059. Tell us what you're seeing, bill, damp, meter movement, wet ground.

We Arrive Fast

A licensed plumber with detection gear on board, same day, or within 45 minutes* during service hours if water is actively flowing.

Locate & Fixed Price

We pinpoint the leak, show you where it is and give you the exact repair price before we start.

Repaired & Tested

Fixed properly, pressure-tested and cleaned up, with a report for your insurer if needed.

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Questions

Good to Know Before You Call

How do I check if I have a leak?

Turn off every tap and appliance, then look at your water meter. If the dial or numbers are still moving after a few minutes, water is escaping somewhere. Call us and we'll find it.

Do you have to dig up the yard or cut open the wall?

Rarely more than a small access point. Detection equipment locates the leak to within centimetres, so we open only where the repair is needed.

Can you fix the leak on the same visit?

In most cases, yes. Once located, the repair is usually straightforward and our vans carry the fittings. Slab leaks sometimes need a second visit for concrete reinstatement.

Will my insurance cover it?

Many home policies cover damage from hidden leaks, and some cover the detection. We provide a written report and photos to support your claim.

What about leaks in the hot water system?

A weeping valve is a quick fix. Water from the tank body means the cylinder has failed, see our hot water page for repair vs replace advice.

Is the water authority responsible for my leak?

Leaks on your side of the meter are the owner's responsibility. If we find the leak is on the authority's side, we'll tell you and point you to the right people.

How do I do the water meter test myself?

Turn off every tap and appliance, read the meter including the red digits, wait an hour without using water, and read it again. If the numbers have moved, water is leaving the property somewhere. Sydney Water's meter guide shows how to read yours. Tell us the result when you call and we'll come with the right gear.

Suspect a Leak? We Can Find It Today.

One call gets a licensed plumber with detection gear on the way, fixed upfront price, no call out fee, no exploratory digging. Sunny says: every drip is money down the drain.

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