Water bill doubled? Mystery damp patch? A hiss in the wall at 2am? Hidden leaks are found these days with acoustic gear, thermal cameras and pressure testing — not a sledgehammer and optimism. Licensed leak detection across Greater Geelong.
24/7 across Geelong, the Bellarine and Surf Coast. Email: info@geelongemergencyplumbing.com.au
Damp patches, bubbling paint and mystery stains traced to their source — before the plaster pays the price.
Concealed pipe leaks located precisely with acoustic and tracer-gas methods, so repairs mean one hole, not a trench.
If the meter spins with every tap off, something's leaking. We find what and where.
A warm patch on the floor is a hot-water line leaking under the slab — a classic that only gets dearer with time.
Failed waterproofing vs leaking pipes vs dodgy grout — correctly diagnosed, because the fixes are completely different.
Licensed gasfitters locate and repair gas leaks — if you can smell gas right now, follow the safety steps first.
All water off, meter observed. Movement means a leak exists — the free test you can even do yourself before calling.
Pressure testing narrows it to hot vs cold, indoor vs underground, one branch vs another.
Acoustic listening gear, thermal imaging and moisture mapping locate the leak to centimetres — not "somewhere in this wall."
One precise access point, the leak fixed, and a written report if insurance is involved.
A hidden leak is a compounding problem: water finds insulation, plaster, flooring and — on Geelong's reactive clay — the soil under your footings, where long-term moisture changes cause the ground itself to move. Insurers also distinguish sharply between sudden damage and long-term leaks (our insurance guide explains why that distinction decides claims). Translation: the cheapest leak is the one found this week.
One call, a clear price, a licensed local plumber. Day or night across Greater Geelong.
📞 Call 0491 570 006Professional leak detection typically runs $250–$600 depending on complexity, often credited toward the repair. It's almost always cheaper than exploratory demolition — and dramatically cheaper than the leak itself over time.
Check your water meter with every tap and appliance off: if it's still ticking over, water is escaping somewhere. Other signs: unexplained bill increases, damp patches, mould, warm floor spots, or the sound of running water with nothing on.
Yes — acoustic equipment and tracer methods locate in-slab and underground leaks precisely, so the repair needs one small access point rather than excavating on a hunch.
Only at the pinpointed repair location. The entire purpose of professional detection is replacing exploratory demolition with one precise opening.
Some policies contribute to the cost of locating a leak even when the failed component isn't covered. Check your PDS — and get the findings in writing for the claim.