If you suspect a hidden leak under a floor, behind a wall, or in an underground pipe run, acoustic leak detection can help narrow down the likely location before anyone starts digging or lifting finishes.
We use specialist listening equipment as part of a structured leak investigation to reduce guesswork and focus any access and repair work where it’s most needed.
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People usually contact us when they notice:
If you’re not sure it’s a leak, tell us what you’re seeing and we’ll advise the best next step.
Leaks under pressure often create vibrations and sound. These signals can travel through pipework and surrounding materials.
Acoustic equipment helps us listen for those patterns and compare readings at different points along a suspected pipe route. In the right conditions, this can help narrow the search area and guide targeted access.
In the right conditions, those temperature patterns can indicate areas affected by:
It’s not a magic “X marks the spot”. Accuracy depends on factors like pipe material, depth, water pressure, background noise, and ground conditions. Where needed, we use other checks to confirm the source.
It may be less helpful on its own when:
If acoustic testing isn’t the right fit, we’ll explain why and what we’d use instead.
We keep the approach simple and clear, so you know what's happening.
You explain what you’ve noticed, where it’s happening, and any recent changes (repairs, new flooring, heating issues).
We work out which system is most likely involved (mains supply, heating, hot water) and the most probable runs.
We take readings at suitable points to compare sound/vibration patterns and narrow the search area.
Where needed, we use additional checks to verify the likely source and reduce false positives.
We explain what we’ve found and outline repair options and any access work that may be required.
Repairs can sometimes be carried out on the day depending on access, what’s found, and parts required. If not, we’ll set out the next best option clearly.
You'll leave the visit with:
Some home insurance policies include Trace and Access cover, which may contribute towards the cost of locating and exposing a hidden leak. Cover depends on your insurer and policy terms.
If you need documentation for an insurance query, we can provide a written summary of the investigation with supporting notes and images where relevant.
We do not handle claims on your behalf, but we can provide information that may help you present what was found.
These are a few examples of where acoustic detection can help as part of the investigation:
Acoustic testing can help narrow the likely area before lifting finishes.
Readings can help prioritise which pipe route or zone should be investigated first.
Testing can help reduce the amount of excavation needed to confirm the source.
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Targeted testing methods used to narrow down the leak location before excavation or access.
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