Water leaks range from a dripping joint behind a washing machine to a slow seepage inside a solid floor or party wall that goes unnoticed for months. In Bristol's older properties — particularly the Victorian terraces of Easton, Southville, and St Werburghs — concealed pipework can corrode or develop pinhole leaks that saturate plasterwork and create mould before the homeowner notices anything visible. Our plumbers use acoustic listening equipment and thermal imaging cameras to trace hidden leaks without unnecessary demolition. Once located, we isolate the supply, carry out the repair, and test thoroughly. We also check water-consuming appliances and fittings nearby to rule out secondary sources. Fast action on a leak reduces the risk of structural damage, ceiling collapse, and the long remediation process that follows a major escape of water.
Contact us with a description of the symptoms. We'll advise on immediate steps to reduce damage and book the earliest available appointment.
Using acoustic sensors and thermal cameras where needed, we identify the exact location of the leak without unnecessary opening up of walls or floors.
We create the minimum necessary access point to reach the leak, discussing the approach with you before proceeding.
The faulty section of pipe, joint, or fitting is repaired or replaced. We use materials appropriate to the existing system.
We pressure-test the repair, restore the water supply, and where appropriate make good minor plasterwork or tilework around the access point.
Leak detection and repair from £95 for a visible leak at an accessible fitting. Concealed leak tracing and repair is priced after survey, typically £150–£350 depending on access requirements. No hidden charges.
Most concealed leaks in domestic properties are traced within 1–2 hours using acoustic equipment. Complex cases involving buried mains or multi-floor properties may take longer.
We aim to minimise invasive access. In many cases we can pinpoint the leak to within a few centimetres, meaning a single small access cut rather than widespread demolition.
Yes. Even a pinhole leak losing a litre per hour can saturate a wall, rot joists, and promote harmful black mould growth within weeks. Early detection is always cheaper than remediation.