Underground water leak detection is vital when you notice soggy patches in your garden, a sudden drop in water pressure, or rising utility bills. These leaks often go unnoticed until they cause serious damage. Our experts use ground microphones, tracer gases, and thermal imaging to locate hidden leaks deep below the surface — accurately and without digging blind.
Underground water leak sources include water supply pipes, central heating, underfloor heating systems, hot or cold plumbing pipes, drainage networks, pool and spa filtration pipework or irrigation systems.
There are some key signs to look out that indicate an underground water leak including a high water bill, damp concrete, sinkholes and low water pressure.
Our specialist underground water pipe leak detection engineers use methods to detect leaks, including acoustic listening devices, leak noise correlation and tracer gas leak testing.
There are 7 common sources of underground water leaks. Anywhere underground water carrying pipes can be the source of a leak. Pressurised water pipes are the most likely to spring a leak!
Many underground water leaks will display visible symptoms above ground.
Looking for the signs of an underground water leak can lead you to the source of the leak.
A high water bill is a common sign of water loss. Your local water supplier may issue a Section 75 notice if they notify you of water loss on your property. A section 75 notice is a legal notification that you must locate and repair the water leak on your property.
Deeper or slower leaks underground will require specialist leak detection equipment to locate.
Here at ADI Leak Detection we detect underground water leaks using years of experience and the latest leak detection technology including acoustic listing devices, tracer gases, pressure testing & leak correlation.
Our unique process has evolved over many years of tracing leaks on water mains, irrigation systems and also for carrying out drainage CCTV surveys.
There are a number of causes for water leaks; the most common causes include:
Knowing the possible causes of a leak can help to identify its location.
ADI Leak Detection have over 700 5 stars Trustpilot reviews and are accredited by CIPHE, WIAPS & Watersafe.
Yes. Our Underground Water Leak Detection Service is available throughout England, Scotland & Wales.
We specialise in underground water leak detection.
Call our friendly team for helpful advice and to learn how we can be your solution for your water leak or damp issues.
