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Water Leak Detection Gold Coast - Non-Invasive, Same-Day Service
Think you have a Leak?
A hidden water leak can silently cause thousands of dollars in damage before you even know it's there. Skyrocketing water bills, damp patches on walls or ceilings, unexplained mould growth, or a water meter that keeps spinning even when nothing is running - these are all signs you may have a concealed leak.
Dr Plumbing & Gas are Gold Coast water leak detection specialists with over 10 years of experience locating subterranean and hidden plumbing leaks using advanced, non-invasive technology. We find the leak without breaking open your floors or walls - then we fix it.
Types of Leaks We Detect
Water leaks can occur anywhere in your plumbing system, and many of the most serious ones are completely hidden from view. We have the equipment and experience to locate leaks across all of the following:
Underground pipe leaks - including slab leaks beneath concrete floors and buried water mains in your yard
In-wall leaks - hot and cold water lines running behind plasterboard or masonry can develop pinhole leaks that cause significant hidden damage
Roof and ceiling leaks with a plumbing origin - not all ceiling moisture is from roof damage; it can originate from pipe connections above
Pool and spa plumbing leaks - if your pool is losing water but the surface is intact, the leak may be in the return lines or fittings
Irrigation and garden pipe leaks - pressurised irrigation systems can develop underground leaks that go undetected for months
Concealed hot water system leaks - particularly pressure relief valve discharge lines that vent inside wall cavities
Our Leak Detection Technology
We use a combination of advanced technologies to locate leaks accurately without unnecessary disruption to your property:
Electronic Acoustic Listening Equipment
Acoustic listening devices detect the sound of water escaping from pressurised pipes, even when those pipes are buried underground or concealed inside walls. By placing the sensor at multiple points, we can triangulate the precise location of the leak.
Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras
Water carries heat, and even a small leak creates a detectable temperature difference in the surrounding material. Thermal imaging cameras allow us to identify moisture behind walls, under floors or beneath concrete slabs without opening anything up.
Pressure Testing
By isolating sections of your pipe system and applying controlled pressure, we can confirm whether a leak is present and identify which section of pipe is affected - narrowing down the location before we use acoustic or thermal methods to pinpoint it exactly.
CCTV Drain Camera Inspection
Where an underground leak is suspected in a drain or sewer line, we can pass a camera through the pipe to get a direct visual of cracks, root intrusion or joint failures.
Received a Leak Notice From Gold Coast City Council?
Gold Coast City Council monitors water meter readings and may issue a Notice of Potential Underground Leak if your usage has spiked without explanation. This notice gives you 30 days to have the leak identified and repaired by a licensed plumber, or you may face ongoing excess water charges.
If you've received one of these notices, call Dr Plumbing & Gas straight away. We offer same-day leak detection and can provide the documentation required by the council following the repair.
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100% Customer Satisfaction
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"Thank you so much to Dr Plumbing & Gas! Great communication, punctual and job completed at a high standard. Very happy to highly recommend!"
Donna Love
"Called Peter to come out for a blocked drain issue at our home. He assessed the issue and came back the next day with the jet & camera to sort it all out. Overall, great value for the work done."
Mark Ragel
"Peter was able to complete our work very quickly and to a high standard. I would absolutely recommend Dr Plumbing and Gas."
Jason Ball
Gold Coast Leak Detection Service Areas
Our leak detection specialists operate across the Gold Coast, including Benowa, Southport, Robina, Broadbeach, Varsity Lakes, Burleigh Heads, Mudgeeraba, Coomera, Pacific Pines, Helensvale and the Tweed Coast. Available 7 days a week from 4am to 10pm.
