Finding hidden water leaks in Cheltenham
Hidden water leaks rarely announce themselves. By the time a stain spreads across a ceiling or your bill suddenly jumps, water may have been escaping for weeks. Leak Hunters UK provides leak detection in Cheltenham for homes and businesses. We find the exact source of the leak, so repairs stay small, targeted and quick.
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Our aim is simple: find the leak with our equipment, not with a hammer. Opening up is only done when it's needed, and only where it's needed.
Signs You May Have a Hidden Water Leak
You don't need to see water to have a leak. Watch out for:
- A water bill that has gone up with no change in how you use water
- Damp patches, peeling paint, mould or a musty smell
- A boiler or heating system that keeps losing pressure
- A water meter that keeps moving when every tap is off
- Warm patches on a floor, or the sound of running water when nothing is on
- Wet ground or unusually green grass in the garden
If any of these sound familiar, a professional leak detection survey will help establish whether a leak is the cause.
Our Leak Detection Services in Cheltenham
We locate leaks on:
- Mains water supply pipes, between the meter or stopcock and your property
- Central heating and hot water pipework, including boiler pressure loss
- Underfloor heating
- Flat roofs, using specialist flat roof leak detection and testing.
- Pipes hidden in walls, ceilings and floors, with pipework mapping to help trace concealed pipe routes.
- Drains, with CCTV drain surveys
How We Find a Leak Without Digging Up Your Property
No single test finds every leak, so we use more than one method on every job.
Acoustic detection
Listens for the sound of water escaping under pressure.
Thermal imaging
Picks up temperature differences caused by hidden moisture or hot water pipes.
Moisture checks
Confirm where the water has spread.
Tracer gas testing
Used when a leak is too small or too quiet to hear. A harmless gas is introduced into the pipework and detected at the point where it escapes.
Our team brings over 20 years' combined experience in construction, plumbing and maintenance. That means we understand how a building is put together, not just how to read a meter. Combining the methods lets us pinpoint the leak, so any opening-up work is limited to a small area.
Trace Only or Trace and Access
You decide how far we go.
Many home insurance policies cover the cost of tracing and accessing a leak from pipework, so check your policy before you book. If you do need to claim, we document every test and put the findings into a comprehensive leak detection report with photos, readings and recommendations.
No Find, No Fee on Mains Leaks
If you have a leak on your hot or cold mains water supply, we offer a no find, no fee service. If we can't find the leak, you don't pay. Terms and conditions apply.
Leak Detection Across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire
We cover Cheltenham and the surrounding Gloucestershire area, including:
- Charlton Kings
- Prestbury
- Leckhampton
- Up Hatherley
- Bishops Cleeve
- Tewkesbury
Cheltenham has many period properties with older pipework, so we take care when investigating concealed leaks to minimise unnecessary disruption.
Leak Detection in Cheltenham: FAQs
Find answers to common questions, or contact our team to discuss your property.
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How do I know if I have a hidden water leak?
The usual signs are a rising water bill, damp or mould, a boiler that keeps losing pressure, and a water meter that moves when everything is switched off. A survey confirms it.
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Will you need to dig up my floors or garden?
Not at the detection stage. We use acoustic, thermal and tracer gas methods to locate the leak first, so any opening-up is kept as small as possible.
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What is the difference between trace only and trace and access?
Trace only finds the leak and reports where it is. Trace and access also opens up the area so the leak can be reached for repair.
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Will my insurance pay for leak detection?
Many home insurance policies cover the cost of finding a leak from pipework. Check your policy wording or ask your insurer.
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How long does a leak survey take?
It depends on the size of the property and where the leak is. We'll give you a realistic idea when you book.
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Do you provide leak detection in Cheltenham for commercial properties?
Yes, we provide leak detection in Cheltenham for both residential and commercial properties.
Get Your Leak Found
If you suspect a leak, don't wait for the damage to spread. Call Leak Hunters UK on +44 3335 772 552 or request a leak detection survey in Cheltenham.