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Leak Detection Surveys

PCA-accredited leak detection surveyors

Before damp treatment is carried out, it’s essential to identify and resolve the source of water ingress. Hidden leaks within plumbing systems, roofs, or other areas of the building can often be difficult to locate – leading to ongoing penetrating damp, excess condensation, and mould growth.

The team at Biocraft South West provides professional leak detection surveys across the South West. Using specialist leak detection equipment and non-invasive methods, our surveyors can accurately pinpoint hidden leaks and sources of water ingress with minimal disruption.

By identifying cause quickly and accurately, we ensure the correct repairs can be applied for an effective, long-lasting solution.

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Persistent damp or unexplained water damage? Our leak detection specialists can pinpoint hidden leaks and identify the cause of water ingress.

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How Does A Surveyor Check For Leaks?

Here is a breakdown of some of the methods that your leak detection surveyor may employ:

Thermal Imaging

Thermal imaging cameras are used by specialist surveyors to detect and investigate hot and cold pipework hidden within hard surfaces and can identify pipework leaks, e.g. a burst pipe. Thermal imaging cameras can inspect large areas quickly as well as eliminate the need for more destructive, invasive methods of leak detection.

Correlation and Acoustic Detection

Surveyors use specialist equipment, which can identify leaks through the different sounds emitted by the escape of water, as well as any changes in vibrations. Other forms of equipment use microphones to record the noise from leaks in order to identify the location.

Tracer Gas

This employs the use of a hydrogen and nitrogen gas, which is released into the water pipe. The leak is then detected by specialist tracer equipment as it escapes the pipe at the point of the leak.

Tracer Dye

Dye tracing is a fast and effective way of identifying the flow of water, as well as identifying the position of a leak. Fluorescent dye is added to a water stream, and a UV light is then used to search for evidence of the dye in potential leak spots. Tracer dye is completely safe to use and eco-friendly.