How much does leak detection cost in Sydney?
Leak detection from $545 inc GST, confirmed on site. That covers finding the leak with acoustic, thermal and pressure testing equipment; the repair is then a separate fixed price given before any work starts, and the plumber who finds the leak usually repairs it on the same visit. No call-out fee in business hours.
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Leak detection from $545 inc GST, confirmed on site. Upfront fixed price before any work starts.
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What does the leak detection price cover?
The visit and the search. The plumber isolates the lines, pressure tests them to confirm where the water is going, then pinpoints the spot with acoustic listening and thermal imaging.
You get the location, photos and a plain explanation of what failed, then a fixed price for the repair before anything is opened.
What affects the cost of finding a leak?
Where the leak is and how many lines are involved. A leak behind a shower wall or under a kitchen cabinet is usually found quickly.
A leak under a concrete slab, in a long underground line to a back building, or across several properties on a strata title takes longer to trace. The price for the search is agreed before we start, so a slow find does not become a surprise.
Is it cheaper than opening walls to look?
Usually, by a long way. Finding the exact spot first means the repair opens one small section of wall, floor or garden instead of a whole room, and the tiling, plastering or concreting bill that follows is a fraction of the size.
Do I have a leak at all?
Try the meter test: turn off every tap and appliance in the house, then watch the water meter for 15 minutes. If the dial moves, water is going somewhere.
A water bill that has jumped, a damp patch that keeps coming back, mould on one wall, or the sound of running water with everything off are the other common signs.
Will insurance pay for leak detection?
Many home policies cover sudden damage from a burst pipe but not a slow leak that has been going for months, so check your policy. We give you photos and a plain written report of what failed and what we did, which is what insurers ask for.
Does after-hours leak detection cost more?
No call-out fee in business hours. After-hours, weekend and emergency call-outs carry a call-out fee, always quoted upfront before we dispatch a plumber.
Most hidden leaks are found best in business hours. Water coming through a ceiling or a burst pipe you cannot shut off is an emergency: turn the water off at the meter and call 1300 111 007, and after hours the on-call plumber answers.
How to get a price for leak detection
Call 1300 111 007, use the Instant Quote tool, or send the form on this page with what you have noticed and where. The office is open 7am to 6pm, seven days, and Nick or Julie aim to call you back within 30 minutes.
Every job comes with a free plumbing health check, and seniors, pensioners and returning customers get 10% off; mention it when you book.
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Leak detection cost FAQs
How much does leak detection cost?
Leak detection from $545 inc GST, confirmed on site. That covers finding the leak with acoustic, thermal and pressure testing equipment; the repair is then a separate fixed price given before any work starts, and the plumber who finds the leak usually repairs it on the same visit.
My water bill has jumped. Do I have a leak?
Try the meter test: turn off every tap and appliance in the house, then watch the water meter for 15 minutes. If the dial moves, water is going somewhere. Call us and we locate it without guesswork.
Water is coming through my ceiling. What do I do first?
Turn off the water at the meter at the front boundary, switch off power to the affected room at the switchboard if water is near any light or fitting, put a bucket under the drip, and call 1300 111 007. After hours this is an emergency and the on-call plumber answers.
Will my insurance cover the damage?
Many home policies cover sudden damage from a burst pipe but not a slow leak that has been going for months, so check your policy. We give you photos and a plain written report of what failed and what we did, which is what insurers ask for.
Can you find a leak without ripping up the floor?
Yes. Acoustic listening equipment, thermal imaging and pressure testing let us pinpoint the leak behind a wall, under a slab or in the garden, so the repair opens one spot, not the whole room.
Should I replace the flexi hoses under my sinks?
Braided flexible hoses are one of the most common causes of indoor flooding in Sydney homes. Look for rust spots, fraying or bulging; manufacturers generally suggest replacing them every five to ten years. We check every flexi hose during the free plumbing health check that comes with every job.
Do you charge a call-out fee?
No call-out fee in business hours. After-hours, weekend and emergency call-outs carry a call-out fee, always quoted upfront before we dispatch a plumber.
How does your fixed pricing work?
Upfront fixed price before any work starts. You only pay for the work we do. The online quote tool gives you a guide price in about a minute; the plumber confirms the exact price on site before touching anything.
What is the Lifetime Labour Guarantee?
Our workmanship is guaranteed for life: if something we did fails, we come back and put it right. The full terms are on our Lifetime Labour Guarantee page.
Which areas do you cover?
From our Earlwood base we cover the Inner West, St George, the Sutherland Shire, the Eastern Suburbs and the North Shore, and greater Sydney for larger jobs. Tell us your suburb and we tell you the real travel time.
Get a price for your job
Call 1300 111 007 or use the Instant Quote tool. Upfront fixed price before any work starts, NSW Licence 311287C, $20M public liability insurance, and the Lifetime Labour Guarantee on every job.
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