Case Study
Waste Pipe Leak Detection in Portsmouth
Shower Tray And Waste Pipe Leak Investigation
Tracer Gas, Thermal Imaging, Moisture Meter and Endoscopic Camera Inspection were used to investigate the symptoms and confirm the cause: moisture and waste pipe evidence recorded.
Google Reviews ★★★★★ 5.0 Rating 70+ Reviews Read Reviews- ✓ Leak Located
- ✓ Non-Destructive Investigation
- ✓ Minimal Disruption
- ✓ Repair Completed
The Challenge
Shower Tray And Waste Pipe Leak Investigation
A damp investigation was required around a shower tray and concealed waste pipe area in Portsmouth. The bathroom floor, shower enclosure and nearby voids needed specialist checks before the likely source could be narrowed.
- ✓ Damp symptoms were present around a bathroom and shower area
- ✓ The shower tray and waste pipe route required investigation
- ✓ Concealed voids and floor areas needed careful inspection
- ✓ Multiple non-destructive methods were used before targeted access
Investigation
Investigation Evidence
Selected photos and videos from the investigation sequence showing the evidence-led approach used on site.
Investigation
Testing Around The Shower And Concealed Waste Route
The investigation used tracer gas, thermal imaging, moisture meter checks and an endoscopic camera to assess the shower tray area, bathroom floor and concealed waste pipe route. Photographic evidence was recorded as access was made to the affected voids.
Tracer Gas
Tracer gas testing helped confirm or narrow concealed leak locations.
MethodThermal Imaging
Infrared camera checks helped identify temperature differences linked to the leak investigation.
MethodMoisture Meter
Moisture readings helped assess water movement and affected areas around the suspected leak.
MethodEndoscopic Camera Inspection
A small inspection camera helped visually check concealed voids and difficult-to-access areas.
Findings
Moisture And Waste Pipe Evidence Recorded
The evidence showed elevated moisture around the affected bathroom floor area and the concealed void below the shower. Camera inspection and visual checks documented the waste pipe route and nearby building fabric so the suspected leak area could be targeted.
- Thermal imaging was used around the shower enclosure and floor area
- Moisture meter readings were recorded on the affected bathroom floor
- An inspection camera was used to view the concealed void
- The waste pipe route beneath the shower area was documented
Outcome
Suspected Waste Pipe Leak Area Identified
- ✓ Leak Located
- ✓ Non-Destructive Investigation
- ✓ Minimal Disruption
- ✓ Repair Completed
The investigation narrowed the suspected shower waste pipe leak area and provided evidence to support targeted remedial work around the affected bathroom area.
Local Coverage
Leak Detection In Portsmouth
This investigation was completed in Portsmouth, Hampshire.
We regularly carry out leak detection investigations across Portsmouth and surrounding areas.
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