Case Study
Central Heating Leak Detection in Camberley
Heating System Pressure Dropping Overnight
Thermal Imaging Camera, Moisture Meter, Acoustic Detection, Tracer Gas and Tracer Gas Sniffer were used to investigate the symptoms and confirm the cause: intermittent floorboard movement identified.
Google Reviews ★★★★★ 5.0 Rating 70+ Reviews Read Reviews- ✓ Leak Located
- ✓ Non-Destructive Investigation
- ✓ Minimal Disruption
- ✓ Repair Completed
The Challenge
Heating System Pressure Dropping Overnight
The client experienced continual pressure loss within the heating system, dropping from 1 bar to 0 bar within approximately 12 hours. Multiple visits from the boiler insurance provider failed to identify the source of the problem.
- ✓ Heating system pressure dropping from 1 bar to 0 bar
- ✓ Pressure loss recurring within approximately 12 hours
- ✓ Previous visits had not identified the leak source
- ✓ Hidden intermittent fault required specialist investigation
Investigation
Investigation Evidence
Selected photos and videos from the investigation sequence showing the evidence-led approach used on site.
Investigation
Non-Invasive Heating Leak Investigation
A full non-invasive investigation was carried out using thermal imaging, moisture mapping, acoustic leak detection and tracer gas technology. The leak proved particularly difficult to locate because it only occurred when a specific floorboard was subjected to weight, creating an intermittent fault.
Intermittent Pressure Loss Assessment
The heating system was dropping from 1 bar to 0 bar within approximately 12 hours, despite previous visits failing to identify the cause.
The fault proved intermittent because the leak occurred only when a specific floorboard was subjected to weight.
This explained why traditional inspection methods had missed the source.
MethodCombined Non-Invasive Testing
Thermal imaging, moisture mapping, acoustic detection and tracer gas were used because the fault was hidden and intermittent.
Movement in a floorboard was causing hidden pipework beneath to leak intermittently.
The investigation linked the pressure loss to the concealed pipework movement rather than a general boiler fault.
Findings
Intermittent Floorboard Movement Identified
Movement in a floorboard was causing hidden pipework beneath to leak intermittently. Traditional inspection methods had failed to identify the issue due to the unusual circumstances.
- Hidden pipework was affected by floorboard movement
- Leak behaviour was intermittent rather than constant
- Specialist methods were needed to reproduce the fault
- The source was identified after previous visits had failed
Outcome
Leak Located And Repair Completed
- ✓ Leak Located
- ✓ Non-Destructive Investigation
- ✓ Minimal Disruption
- ✓ Repair Completed
The leak was successfully located, allowing repairs to be completed. Both the client and attending engineers were extremely satisfied with the outcome.
Investigation Insights
What This Investigation Shows
- ✓Intermittent leaks can remain hidden if they only occur under specific movement or load conditions.
- ✓Previous boiler visits may not identify a concealed pipework leak when the symptom is pressure loss.
- ✓Combining methods helped connect the pressure loss to movement beneath a specific floorboard.
Local Coverage
Leak Detection In Camberley
This investigation was completed in Camberley, Surrey.
We regularly carry out leak detection investigations across Camberley and surrounding areas.
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