According to CCW, “A person uses 146 litres of water per day.”
And because of that sheer consumption of water, “114 litres per property are lost through leakage every day.”
This exacerbates the need to ensure every water system is checked regularly to guarantee leaks are kept to a minimum.
If not checked, severe water leaking can result in wall, floor and structural damage which will dramatically decrease the value of your property and increase possibilities such as mould growth.
Professional Leak Detection: Advanced Techniques & Benefits
Detecting and finding the source of an underground water leak is a complex matter. Without the correct professional equipment it can be almost impossible to find the direct source and excavate to uncover the leak.
Here are just a few of the benefits of calling a professional:
Assurance: Experts such as Avon Water Services based in the Midlands are highly trained to deal with all matters regarding how to detect a water leak and come equipt with the most up-to-date leak detection tools.
This gives you peace of mind that your system will be handled with the highest expertise.
Saves long-term costs: If checking the leak yourself, any steps that are missed throughout the check where there is a water leak, the likelihood of potential property damage increases, leading to more costs for maintenance and repairs. Calling a professional in to help from the beginning is a necessity, where the reduction of water leak volume will be worth it in the long run.
Time-saving: As professional leak detection specialists, we solve hundreds of water leaks every year. DIY water leak detection is often not as efficient because a few steps may be missed. This means the chances of further leaks can be quite high, resulting in more damage. The individual has to keep coming back to the problem when a professional could cover it at a less regular rate.
Preserve property value: By reducing the potential of water damage, you can rest assured that your property is in safe hands. With house prices and the cost of living rising with energy and food bills, the last thing you need is a property that’s losing value.
*Image from Canva* (Utility Worker Fixing Broken Water Main. Sewerage Pipe Repair Concept by dimaberlinphotos).
Tools we use at Avon Water Services to accurately detect leaks include:
There are many tools at our disposal here at Avon Water Services, but here are the most frequently used by our team to detect your water leak:
Thermal imaging: Detects temperature changes and provides precise videos to help detect the leak. As various pipes will be funneling hot or cold water these tools swiftly allow us to narrow down the exposed area.
Acoustic sensors: Using sound waves to locate the area where water is leaving the pipes. The original sound is very low but this tool amplifies it to allow our specialists to navigate to the problem area.
Moisture meters: Not to be utilised alone, moisture meters can locate areas of dampness within a surface. We use this in conjunction with the other tools listed.
Tracer gas: This involves sending and tracking safe gases through the pipe. Naturally, the gas will then escape through the leak, showing our specialists exactly where the issue is.
Utilising all the tools above allows us to accurately pinpoint any leaks a property may have, ensuring we can offer our clients swift solutions to any urgent problems.
*Image from Canva* (Utility Worker Fixing Broken Water Main. Sewerage Pipe Repair Concept by dimaberlinphotos).
Professional Water Leak Detection at Avon Water Services
At Avon Water Services our approved contractors are regularly trained and certified, meaning we don’t miss a beat when it comes to water leak detection in the Midlands.
If you’re based in the Midlands and are worried about your underground water system, get in touch with our friendly team today by calling us at 07874 859 243 so we can get you booked in for a swift call-out.
Remember, it’s better to be safer than sorry.
