Case Study
Concealed Water Leak Detection in Ruislip
Concealed Leak Beneath Vinyl Flooring
Acoustic Detection and Tracer Gas were used to investigate the symptoms and confirm the cause: failed pipework identified.
Google Reviews ★★★★★ 5.0 Rating 70+ Reviews Read Reviews- ✓ Leak Located
- ✓ Non-Destructive Investigation
- ✓ Minimal Disruption
- ✓ Repair Completed
The Challenge
Concealed Leak Beneath Vinyl Flooring
The client discovered a concealed leak after lifting vinyl flooring. The source was not obvious, with several pipes nearby and no visible evidence showing exactly where the failure was.
- ✓ Vinyl flooring had to be lifted before the issue became clear
- ✓ Several nearby pipes made the source difficult to confirm
- ✓ The failure needed careful testing before repair
Investigation
Investigation Evidence
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Investigation
Concealed Pipework Investigation
Testing was carried out around the affected area to determine which pipework had failed and to avoid unnecessary access work.
Findings
Failed Pipework Identified
After testing, the failed pipework was pinpointed and the repair route was confirmed.
- The leak was concealed beneath flooring
- Testing helped distinguish the failed pipe from nearby pipework
- The failure was pinpointed for targeted repair
Outcome
Leak Pinpointed And Repaired
- ✓ Leak Located
- ✓ Non-Destructive Investigation
- ✓ Minimal Disruption
- ✓ Repair Completed
The failed pipework was pinpointed and repaired, resolving the concealed water leak.
Local Coverage
Leak Detection In Ruislip
This investigation was completed in Ruislip, Middlesex.
We regularly carry out leak detection investigations across Ruislip and surrounding areas.
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