Find the leak in Leicester, without tearing up the floor.
Damp patch on the ceiling? Mystery puddle by the boiler? Water meter ticking with everything off? We diagnose with thermal imaging, acoustic listening and tracer gas — across LE1–LE9, fixed price before we start, no-find no-fee.
Five leak jobs, found without surgery.
From a hidden pinhole behind plaster to a slow underground supply leak — we have the thermal camera, the acoustic kit and the tracer gas. Fixed price before we start.
Hidden water leak
Damp ceiling, soft skirting, unexplained water bill spike. Thermal imaging maps temperature differentials behind plaster — moisture meters confirm. Most found within 60 minutes without drilling.
Call now →Underground supply pipe
Water meter ticks with the stop-tap off? The leak is between the meter and the house. Acoustic listening rods pinpoint it on the run, so we dig one trench, not five.
Call now →Boiler / heating leak
Pressure dropping every few days but no visible drip? We pressure-test the system, then use food-grade tracer gas to find pinhole leaks under flooring or behind boiler casings.
Call now →Damp diagnosis
Patch on the wall isn’t always a leak — could be condensation, rising damp, or roof penetration. We rule out plumbing first so you don’t pay a builder for the wrong fix.
Get a quote →Insurance documentation
Written report with thermal images, leak location, and rectification cost. Most Leicester home-insurance policies include trace-and-access — we provide what your insurer needs to release the funds.
Get a quote →From first call to hot tap — usually the same day.
No faff, no “we’ll ring you back on Monday.” You call, we quote, we turn up, we fix it. That’s the whole process.
Four things we promise every Leicester customer.
No contractors chasing commission, no “we’ll ring you back on Monday”, no mystery invoice three weeks later. Just proper trade work.
We’d rather earn your first review than fake ten.
You’ve seen the plumber websites — the suspiciously perfect five-stars, the same three stock photos. We didn’t bother. When a real Leicester customer rates a real job, the review lands here verbatim.
Until then, here’s what you can count on.
- Honest quote before any work starts — in writing if you want it.
- Local 0116 Leicester phone — not a nationwide call-routing number.
- Clear invoices — every line item explained, no vague “miscellaneous” add-ons.
- Every Trustpilot review we ever get, posted here verbatim — good or bad.
Before the floor comes up, read this.
The questions Leicester homeowners, landlords, and people in the middle of an insurance claim ask most about leak detection.
How do you find a leak without ripping up my floor?
Three non-invasive tools: thermal imaging (sees temperature differences behind plaster), acoustic listening (hears water under pressure in pipes), and tracer gas (a harmless gas pumped into the pipe escapes at the leak point — we follow it). Eight times out of ten we don’t have to lift anything.
How much does leak detection cost in Leicester?
The diagnostic visit is a fixed call-out fee — quoted on the phone before we leave, depending on whether it’s a same-day emergency or a planned visit. We tell you the figure on the phone before we leave. The repair is quoted separately, so you can decide whether to use us or your own plumber for the fix.
What if you can’t find the leak?
If we genuinely cannot locate the leak with the equipment we bring, you don’t pay the call-out. That’s only happened a handful of times — usually it’s because the source isn’t a plumbing leak (e.g. flashing, render). We tell you that too.
Will my home insurance cover this?
Most UK home-insurance policies include “trace and access” cover — they pay for finding the leak even if the underlying repair isn’t covered. We give you a written report with images for your claim. Worth checking your policy wording before you book.
I’m a landlord — can you investigate without me being there?
Yes. We coordinate access with the tenant, do the inspection, send you the report by email the same day. No paperwork to sign on-site.
How long does leak detection take?
Most visits resolve in 60–90 minutes. Underground supply leaks can take longer if the run is over 30 metres. We give you a realistic time estimate when you call.
Tell us what’s broken. We’ll tell you the price.
Or skip the form and just call. We pick up — even at 3am. Quotes are always free and never obligation-based.