My Water Meter Is Going Round When The Mains Is Switched Off?
For commercial or rented properties it’s worth contacting your estate agent or building management company. For owners it could be that the leak is coming from elsewhere, look for soil movement and water damage and consult your leak detection expert to investigate further.
Are Mains Water Leaks Serious?
If left undetected a leak on an incoming mains water pipe can be a serious issue. This is because the leak is often hidden deep underground or within the property’s floor or walls. These types of leak are often difficult to detect without the proper equipment and expertise. Mains water leaks can lead to extensive […]
What Are The Signs Of A Mains Water Leak?
There are several symptoms that help to detect a mains water leak including damp patches on the walls, floors or ceilings. Unusually high water bills and low water pressure in taps and showers. If you hear a hissing, knocking or gurgling sound from your pipework then this can also be an indication of a leak. […]
What Steps Can I Take To Detect A Mains Water Leak?
Turn off all water: inside and outside your home. Locate your water meter, usually outside near your property line. Check the flow indicator: on the meter. This is often a red or white triangle on the dial. If it’s still moving, there is water being used, indicating a leak. Turn off the internal stopcock: or […]
How Do You Detect A Mains Water Leak?
To detect a mains water leak, first turn off all water to your property and check the water meter flow indicator. If it continues to move, you have a leak. Next, turn off the main internal stopcock and check the meter again to see if it stops moving, which suggests the leak is within your […]
What’s The Difference Between A Heating Leak And A Water Leak?
Heating leaks generally involve incoming mains or pipework feeding taps and toilets etc. Whereas heating leaks typically relate to boiler systems, radiators, underfloor heating or pipework within the central heating system. Our team of Leak Detection engineers are well trained in location both types of leaks in domestic and commercial properties using specialist tools. This […]