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Trace & Access Services in Belfast

We find and expose hidden leaks in Belfast homes and businesses. Our insurer-approved reports help you recover costs under your buildings insurance.

Trusted by homeowners across Belfast • Reports accepted first time by major insurers.

What Is Trace & Access?

Most homeowners have never heard of Trace & Access until their insurer mentions it. In simple terms, Trace & Access cover pays for:
  • Finding the source of a hidden leak;
  • Making the area accessible so the leak can be repaired;
  • Repairing any damage caused during the search.
What it usually doesn’t cover is replacing a pipe or fitting that has failed due to wear and tear. That falls under your buildings insurance.

👉 In short: Trace & Access is what pays for us to find and expose the leak, not for the worn pipe itself.

Why Trace & Access Matters in Belfast Homes

Hidden leaks are common in Belfast properties — under concrete floors, behind bathroom walls, or inside central heating systems. Without Trace & Access, you would be paying out of pocket for the cost of detection and opening up your property.

With cover in place:

  • The cost of finding the leak is reimbursed;
  • Damage caused while tracing (e.g. lifting floors, opening walls) is made good;
  • Reports speed up the claims process and reduce disputes.

Related: For leaks beneath concrete slabs or tiled floors, our Slab Leak Detection Belfast service uses non-invasive methods (acoustic correlation, thermal imaging, tracer gas) to pinpoint issues with minimal disruption—ideal alongside Trace & Access investigations.

Our Trace & Access Process in Belfast

We make the process simple and straightforward:

1. Call us – our team answers promptly and gets your assessment started.

2. Leak detection – using non-invasive tools like thermal imaging, acoustic microphones, tracer gas, and moisture mapping.

3. Minimal disruption – we only expose the exact area needed.

4. Detailed reporting – photos, test results, and cost breakdowns included.

5. Insurer acceptance – reports designed to meet insurer requirements first time.

What’s Covered (and What’s Not)

  • ✅ Covered: cost of finding the leak, exposing it, and repairing any damage caused during the search.
  • ❌ Not covered: repairing or replacing a pipe that has failed due to age or wear.
  • ✅ Often included as standard: most buildings insurance policies in Belfast include Trace & Access cover, but wording varies by provider.

👉 Need urgent help? See our Emergency Plumbing in Belfast.

Insurance Support for Trace & Access Claims

At NI Leak Detection, we don’t just find the leak — we help with the claim:

  • Photo-backed reports – every job includes images and readings.
  • Diagnostic evidence – pressure tests, acoustic readings, infrared scans.
  • Repair notes and costs – formatted to meet insurer requirements.
  • Direct liaison – we can communicate with your insurer to reduce stress.

Over 90% of claims supported by our reports are accepted first time.

Need help with claims?
Our Insurance Support provides insurer-ready reports, photos, and moisture readings; we can liaise with your loss adjuster and, where Trace & Access cover applies, document findings to support your claim and coordinate drying/restoration.

Trace & Access Examples in Belfast

In East Belfast, a homeowner noticed damp patches with no visible source. Our engineers used tracer gas to confirm a leak under the kitchen floor. Only two tiles were lifted, the pipe was repaired, and a report was issued. The insurer reimbursed the full £1,800 detection and repair costs.
“The team traced a hidden leak under our bathroom floor. Their report was detailed, and the insurer accepted it without question.” – Lisa, Malone Road
“NI Leak Detection explained Trace & Access clearly and handled the insurer side for us. We paid nothing in the end.” – Sean, North Belfast
Call 028 9507 1126

FAQs – Trace & Access Belfast

It covers finding a hidden leak, making the area accessible, and repairing any damage caused by the search.

Need a Trace & Access Report in Belfast?

Don’t pay out of pocket for leak detection.
Our insurer-approved Trace & Access reports help you recover costs quickly and avoid delays with your claim.
Call 028 9507 1126
⭐ 5-star rated service • Local Belfast plumbers • Insurance-approved reporting

Coverage Across Belfast

We provide Trace & Access services in all areas of Belfast:

- South Belfast – Malone, Stranmillis, Ormeau;
- East Belfast – Ballyhackamore, Dundonald, Belmont;
- West Belfast – Andersonstown, Falls, Shankill;
- North Belfast – Cavehill, Fortwilliam, Ardoyne;
- Greater Belfast suburbs – Lisburn, Holywood, Newtownabbey.

We also provide Trace & Access Services across Northern Ireland.
Our engineers are local, and we also cover nearby towns and cities including:

- Leak Detection in Bangor;
- Leak Detection in Derry;
- Leak Detection in Lisburn;
- Leak Detection in Newtownabbey.

Call us to find out how we can help you today.


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Leak Detection Northern Ireland

NI Leak Detection provides trace and access for escape of water claims.
We locate the source with acoustic testing, tracer gas, and thermal imaging, then create access openings for repair and drying.
We evidence the cause, reduce break-out, and support your claim with a report.

Contact Us 24/7

Booking FormTel: Call 028 9507 1126Email: info@nileakdetection.co.ukAddress: 2 Mount Oriel, Saintfield Road, Belfast, BT8 7HR

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