Problems vary, but most fall into a few common types. Since patterns repeat, our engineers still handle all of the types below.
Every job follows the same standard. You get the same quality on a routine call or an emergency.
We follow a clear three-step method on every job. Since it stays the same each time, this means fewer repeat callouts and better results for your home.
We check the symptoms. Since causes vary, we still find the likely one first.
We fix the problem using the right method for the job.
We still share tips to help stop it happening again.
While every case differs, we try gentle methods first, like listening tools that find the sound of leaking water. We also use heat cameras and damp meters to find wet spots. For buried pipes, we use a gas test that follows the same path as the leak. Digging or lifting floors is always our last step.
Since this depends on the property, costs depend on how easy the pipe is to reach and the repair needed once we find the leak. We never charge a call-out fee. We agree a fixed price before work starts, so there are no surprises later.
Since jobs vary, common signs include a sudden rise in your water bill and damp or warm patches on flooring. A warm patch can mean a leak under a floor or in a hot water pipe. Watch too for running water sounds, low water pressure, or a damp patch on an outside wall. Any of these is worth checking early.
While every case differs, no. Leak detection deals with the pipes bringing fresh water into your property. We use acoustic, thermal, and tracer-gas methods instead of a camera. If you need to check your drainage pipes, the ones carrying waste water away, see our CCTV Drain Surveys service instead. We are happy to advise which service fits your problem.
Since this depends on the property, a leak left too long can cause damp and rotting wood. In some cases it can shift the ground under a building's foundations. Insurers expect you to fix leaks fast, so check your cover with them. Finding and fixing a leak early limits the damage.
Since needs vary, no, Emergency Plumber Newcastle Upon Tyne never charges a call-out fee. You only pay for the work we complete.
