What Access Do We Need To Carry Out A Leak Detection?

If you suspect a water leak somewhere in your home, it is easy for your mind to go straight to panic; visions of hefty bills, invasive investigations, and plenty of mess are hard to ignore. This does not have to be the case however, as long as you have the right team on hand. Here at ADI Leak Detection, we have a wealth of experience in tracking down leaks right to the source, and providing a fast, reliable and cost-effective solution. Our process is simple, our team well trained, and our number one focus on getting you up and running again as quickly as possible.

How Do We Work?

Our experienced team of leak detection engineers have a range of diagnostic tools and techniques to help us track down the source of leaks. This includes thermal imaging, tracer gases and acoustic listening devices, offering a clear overview of the potential problems.

When carrying out a leak detection, our expert plumbers will carry out a range of tests and checks, and this requires having access to specific areas of your building. This helps to speed up the process, and allows us to get the job done in no time.

If you have called us to a suspected leak, we will need to access the following to complete our investigation:

What Areas Do We Need Access To In Order To Carry Out The Leak Detection Service?

All Rooms and Radiators

Leaks can be deceptive, and it is not uncommon for a source to be discovered miles away from the actual symptom. In most cases, the distance is not this extreme, but a leak in the kitchen could nonetheless be due to a pipe problem in the bedroom, especially if they run along the same line.

To help us get to the source of the issue, we will need access to all rooms and radiators in a building, even those usually blocked by furniture, or which are tricky to access. This allows us to conduct a thorough, comprehensive search and gain a good overview of the entire situation.

Access Above And Below

In a similar manner, we will also need access to the flat directly above and below the affected home if you live in an apartment building. Once again, the source of the issue may not be immediately apparent, and we will need complete access to isolate the cause. In some cases, it may be obvious that the issue is coming from above, but leaks have a habit of being deceptive.

Any Outbuildings

In the event of a water mains leak, for example on a caravan park, farm or other large site, we will also need access to any outbuildings which allow us to turn the mains water on and off throughout the duration of our investigation – this is important to help us narrow down the affected area in a large space, and find a resolution as rapidly as possible. It is also important that any stopcock is fully operational and accessible, not blocked by debris or furniture.

Clear Floor Space

As well as having full access to the spaces described above, it is also important that our team can access clear floor space. This allows us to employ thermal imaging to trace the pipework, and use the technology to identify any hot spots which could point to a leak.