Start with what you have noticed
Finding the leak is one stage of resolving it. Our £1,350 residential package also includes required access or excavation, the plumbing repair, parts and materials, appropriate retesting and the report. The agreed work is not billed by a separate hourly rate.
Explain the opening, complete the repair, check the result
Once the investigation supports a source location, the engineer explains the practical access needed. The plumbing is exposed and repaired using suitable parts and materials. Follow-up checks assess the affected pipework, and the findings and work are recorded. Plumbing repair workmanship is covered for 12 months.
Signs that can prompt an investigation
- A concealed pipe leak that needs resolving
- A leak located by a previous investigation
- A damaged pipe below a finished surface
- A water or heating supply repeatedly losing water
Planning the visit
If another company has traced the leak, share its report. Make sure the person authorising the work understands any access needed and has permission for shared or neighbouring areas.
What to be aware of
A method that may help
Pressure testing & isolation
Assess which section of a system deserves closer investigation. The engineer selects the appropriate combination for the property.
Questions about this service
How do you investigate leak detection & plumbing repair?
Once the investigation supports a source location, the engineer explains the practical access needed. The plumbing is exposed and repaired using suitable parts and materials. Follow-up checks assess the affected pipework, and the findings and work are recorded. Plumbing repair workmanship is covered for 12 months.
What should I prepare?
If another company has traced the leak, share its report. Make sure the person authorising the work understands any access needed and has permission for shared or neighbouring areas.
What does the £1,350 price include?
For an agreed residential job, £1,350 covers investigation, specialist detection, tracing, necessary access or excavation, the plumbing repair, parts, materials, post-repair testing and a Trace & Access report. The plumbing repair has a 12-month workmanship warranty. The total includes any applicable tax. Decorative and remedial reinstatement is excluded.
Do I need to identify the leak before enquiring?
No. Describe the actual symptoms, the full postcode and any earlier findings. The investigation establishes which system and methods are relevant; you do not need to open floors or choose detection equipment.
Where can I arrange this service?
Explore the listed towns and districts across Berkshire, Surrey, London and surrounding counties. The full address, property use and practical access are checked before an appointment is agreed.
Related services
- Trace & Access reports — An understandable record of the investigation, findings and plumbing work.
- Underground leak detection — Trace buried water pipes before deciding where to excavate.
- Hidden leak detection — Investigate water escaping behind walls, below floors and within voids.
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