Line isolation
This method may be used when the site conditions and symptoms make it suitable.
Gauteng Specialist Service
Underground Leak Detection
Detection of hidden underground water leaks below paving, driveways, gardens, lawns, estates and commercial sites.
Overview
What Is Underground Leak Detection?
Detection of hidden underground water leaks below paving, driveways, gardens, lawns, estates and commercial sites. This service is designed to identify the likely source of water loss or pipe failure before unnecessary damage, digging or repeated repair costs start.
The correct approach depends on the symptoms, pressure, pipe material, access, surface type and whether the issue is internal, underground, pool-related or drainage-related.
When To Call
- Wet soil or paving
- Soft ground
- High water bill
- Meter running continuously
- Low pressure
- Water surfacing far from the pipe route
Methods
How We Diagnose The Problem
Pressure testing
This method may be used when the site conditions and symptoms make it suitable.
Pipe route logic
This method may be used when the site conditions and symptoms make it suitable.
Acoustic ground listening
This method may be used when the site conditions and symptoms make it suitable.
Tracer gas where suitable
This method may be used when the site conditions and symptoms make it suitable.
Leak zone marking
This method may be used when the site conditions and symptoms make it suitable.
Residential Use
For homes, the goal is to protect tiles, floors, paving, gardens, walls and finishes by narrowing the leak area before repair work starts.
Commercial Use
For commercial properties, the goal is to reduce downtime, tenant disruption, water loss and repeated maintenance costs.
FAQs
Underground Leak Detection FAQs
Can you detect leaks under paving?
Yes. Pressure testing, acoustic detection and tracer gas can be used where suitable.
Can water surface away from the leak?
Yes. Water often travels underground and appears away from the actual leak point.
Will you need to dig?
Detection narrows the area so any digging can be targeted instead of random.
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