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Find Hidden Water Leaks In Your Zillmere Home
Got a water bill that doesn't make sense or hearing water running when nothing's on? You probably have a hidden leak. Our Zillmere plumbers use specialist equipment to find exactly where water is escaping without ripping up your home.
Many Zillmere homes date back to the 1950s Housing Commission era with original galvanised pipes that are now corroding from the inside. These old pipes develop pinhole leaks that can drip for months before you notice. Newer homes aren't immune either, with flexi hoses under sinks and toilets prone to sudden failure. Either way, we find the leak fast so you're not paying for water going into the ground.
Detection Without Destruction
Traditional leak finding meant cutting holes in walls and digging up floors until you found wet pipes. We do it differently. Our acoustic sensors hear water escaping through pipes behind walls, under concrete, and underground. Thermal imaging cameras show temperature differences where moisture is present. We pinpoint the leak without damaging your property.
Once we find it, we give you options. Most leaks we can fix the same day with minimal disruption. You get upfront pricing before any work starts, and we can provide detailed reports for insurance claims if needed.
How We Find Your Hidden Leaks In Zillmere
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Acoustic Listening
We use special microphones that can hear water spraying out of a pipe. This helps us find leaks through thick walls, under concrete floors, and deep underground without any digging.
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Thermal Imaging
Our heat cameras "see" wet spots by looking for temperature changes. Cold leaks look blue and hot leaks look red on the screen. This reveals hidden water inside your walls or ceilings.
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Moisture Meters
This tool tells us exactly how damp your walls and floors are. By following the wettest spots, we can find exactly where the leak is coming from and see how far the water has spread.
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Pressure Testing
We check the water pressure in your pipes to see if it is dropping. If the pressure goes down, it confirms there is a leak in that part of your plumbing so we can find it faster.
Our Leak Detection Process
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Initial Check
We talk through your concerns, check your water meter with all taps off, and look for obvious signs of leaks or water damage around your home.
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Scan & Listen
We systematically scan your property using acoustic gear and thermal imaging to locate the leak source without any invasive testing.
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Pinpoint & Confirm
We use moisture meters and additional tests to confirm the exact leak location and check how far any water damage has spread.
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Repair Options
We explain what we found, give you repair options with upfront pricing, and can often fix the leak the same day with minimal disruption.
Types Of Leaks We Find In Zillmere
Our detection services cover all types of water leaks in homes and businesses throughout Zillmere and nearby suburbs.
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Main Line Leaks Under the Floor
Water pipes under your concrete floor can leak for a long time without being seen. This can make your house sink or lean. Our listening tools find the leak under the slab so we only have to fix one small spot instead of digging up your whole floor.
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Hidden Leaks Behind Walls
Pipes inside your walls can drip slowly and cause rot. We use thermal cameras to "see" the water travel through the wall. This lets us find the broken pipe without having to smash your tiles or plaster just to take a look.
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Water Pipe Leaks in the Yard
A leak in your front yard can waste thousands of liters before it makes a puddle. We find exactly where the pipe is broken under your grass or driveway. This saves you money because we only dig exactly where the leak is hiding.
Signs You May Have A Hidden Water Leak
Hidden leaks often show warning signs before causing major damage. If you notice any of these, professional detection can find the source before problems get worse.
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Water Bill Jumped Up
A sudden increase without changes in how you use water usually means a hidden leak. Even small leaks waste a lot over a billing period.
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Meter Spinning With Taps Off
If your water meter keeps moving when all taps and appliances are off, water is escaping somewhere in your system. This clearly points to a leak.
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Damp Or Stained Patches
Wet spots, water stains, or discolouration on walls, ceilings, or floors mean water is getting where it shouldn't. These patches may come and go.
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Musty Smells
That damp, musty smell usually means mould growing from hidden moisture. Mould can spread through wall cavities before you see it.
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Warm Spots On Floors
Unexplained warm areas on floors, especially concrete, often mean a hot water pipe is leaking underneath. This is common in slab-on-ground homes.
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Low Water Pressure
Pressure that's dropped without explanation could mean water is escaping before it reaches your taps. A significant leak will noticeably reduce pressure.
What Happens If You Ignore Water Leaks
Hidden leaks cause damage that gets worse over time. Finding and fixing them early saves you from these costly problems.
Water Wastage
Even a small leak wastes hundreds of litres daily. Over a billing period, that adds up to serious money going down the drain until you find and fix it.
Structural Damage
Water weakens timber framing, damages plasterboard, breaks down concrete, and washes away soil supporting your foundations. Repairs get more expensive the longer leaks continue.
Mould Growth
Constant moisture creates perfect conditions for mould. It spreads through wall cavities and ceiling spaces. Mould removal and fixing affected areas is expensive and disruptive.
Health Problems
Mould and damp conditions can trigger breathing issues and allergies, especially for people with existing health conditions. Fixing leaks protects your family's health.
Why Pipes Leak in Zillmere
Knowing why pipes break helps you find trouble early. Here are the most common reasons we find water leaks in Zillmere homes.
Rusty Old Metal Pipes
Many Zillmere houses have metal pipes that are over 70 years old. These pipes rust from the inside until they get tiny holes. These "pinhole leaks" can drip for a long time behind your walls before you even see a wet spot.
Burst Flexi Hoses
Flexi hoses are the silver, bendy pipes under your sinks and toilets. They do not last forever and can snap suddenly. When they break, they can flood your whole house in just a few minutes. We see this a lot in Zillmere.
Soil Moving Under the House
The clay ground in Zillmere moves when it gets very wet or very dry. This movement pulls and pushes on the pipes under your home. Over time, the pipes can crack or pull apart, letting water leak into the dirt.
Roots from Big Trees
Trees near Zillmere Waterholes and in old Zillmere gardens have very long roots. These roots look for water and grow into small cracks in your pipes. As the roots get bigger, they break the pipes and cause major leaks.
High Water Pressure
If your water pressure is too high, it is like pushing too much air into a balloon. It puts a lot of stress on your pipes and makes them leak. we can test your pressure and add a valve to keep your pipes safe.
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Water Leak Detection Zillmere FAQs
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No, we use no mess tools to find the water. Our thermal cameras and sound sensors let us see and hear through your walls and floors. We find the exact spot that is broken so we do not have to go digging around your whole house just to look for it.
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Keep an eye out for high water bills or the sound of water running when nobody is using the sink. You might also see damp spots on your ceiling, smell something musty, or find that your water does not come out of the tap as strong as it used to.
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In most Zillmere homes, we can find the leak in about one or two hours. Because we carry all our gear with us, we can usually find the leak and give you a price to fix it on the same day we visit.
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Yes. We use acoustic listening tools that are like robot ears. They can hear the sound of water spraying out of a pipe even if it is deep under a concrete driveway or garden. This helps us fix the pipe without digging up your whole yard.
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We tell you the exact cost before we start any work. Finding a leak early actually saves you money. It stops your water bill from going up and prevents water from rotting the wood or damaging the foundation of your home.
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Yes, we make it very easy. We give you a professional report with photos that show exactly where the leak was and what caused it. You can send this report straight to your insurance company to help with your claim.
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Zillmere Leak Detection Experts
Our team of licensed plumbers are available for water leak detection, repairs, and emergency plumbing throughout Zillmere and surrounding suburbs.
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Phone 0482 979 551
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