How to find a leak before your water bill does

A single water drop hanging from a pipe

Water rarely announces where it’s escaping. A pinhole inside a wall cavity can run for months, and the first sign is usually a bill that’s climbed without anyone using more water.

The meter test takes two minutes

Turn off every tap and appliance that uses water, then write down the meter reading. Come back an hour later without touching anything. If the number moved, water’s going somewhere it shouldn’t.

The part you can’t do yourself

Finding which wall it’s behind is the hard part. We use acoustic and thermal equipment to pinpoint the spot, so the repair opens up one section instead of the whole run — and you approve the exact price before anything gets cut.

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Ready when your property isn't.

Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a clear written estimate. Quotes are free.

If you'd rather talk to someone, the phone is always faster.

Ready when your property isn't.

Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a clear written estimate. Quotes are free.

If you'd rather talk to someone, the phone is always faster.

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Pontefract - Main Office

Pontefract - Main Office

The Stables, Queens Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, WF8 4SF

The Stables, Queens Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, WF8 4SF

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All rights reserved.