Day 1
You notice a wet patch or a strange water bill
The leak is already active. Water is escaping into the wall, under the floor, or into the ground.
Extra bill: +£15–40
Hidden leaks under drives or lawns can be a nightmare. Our specialist tracing equipment identifies the leak’s location to the centimetre. We start the repair in the right place, ideal for damp patches or unexplained high water bills.
100% Precision
Real jobs
Every hour counts
A small leak does not stay small. Costs and damage escalate fast — and insurers may refuse a claim if the problem was ignored.
Day 1
The leak is already active. Water is escaping into the wall, under the floor, or into the ground.
Extra bill: +£15–40
Week 1–2
Plaster starts to swell, the room develops an odour, and mould forms under the floor. Your water meter keeps spinning nonstop.
Extra bill: +£250–700
Month 1
You are billed for the actual water consumed. Refusing payment is rarely an option when the leak is on your side of the meter.
Extra bill: +£1,500–4,000
Quarter
Floor and wall repairs, mould treatment, and the water bill all stack up. Insurance may refuse the claim if you “knew about it and did nothing”.
Total: £12,000–35,000+
Stop the clock now — we can be with you in 15–45 minutes.
Call Before Costs SpiralDid you know?
Most UK home insurance policies include "Trace & Access" cover, which often pays for the entire process. We don't just find the leak, we manage the full claim to ensure you get your money back for both detection and repairs.
Often included in UK home insurance policies. Ask for our "Insurance Evidence Pack" during our visit and we’ll handle the paperwork so you get your costs back.
Full-Service Support
We provide the professional evidence and photos needed to get your full claim approved.
Non-Destructive Focus
We use non-destructive technology, so your claim remains focused on the repair, not the damage.
Maximized Recovery
Specialist paperwork designed to recover the costs of both finding and fixing your leak.
Every day you wait, the meter keeps spinning and the damage spreads. Use the calculator to see what this leak could already be costing you.
See how fast a hidden leak drains your wallet — and why calling now is the cheaper option.
Small stream (5 L/hour)
2 weeks
Same professional service and the same rates — whether it’s Monday morning or Sunday night.
We focus on leak detection and leak repairs — from taps and radiators to ceilings, bathrooms and buried pipework.
Tell us what’s leaking and your postcode — we’ll advise the next step in minutes.
Ceiling stains, running toilets, weeping boilers, shower trays and garden pipework — we’re on call 24/7. Specialist leak detection and repairs with clear pricing and guaranteed results.
Trusted for emergency leak call-outs and repairs across the UK
Quick answers about emergency leak call-outs, tracing and repairs.
Most likely, yes. In many cases, a sudden increase in your water bill is caused by a hidden leak under the floor or inside the wall. Our specialist can locate the source within 30–60 minutes without opening up your walls.
Yes — we use specialist tracing equipment to help locate underground leak sources, so we dig or lift surfaces in the right place. Describe what you’re seeing (wet ground, high meter use, etc.) when you call and we’ll advise the fastest safe next step.
We treat active leaks as urgent. Arrival depends on where you are and current demand — we’ll always give you a clear ETA on the phone.
You’ll be quoted before work starts. We don’t hide surprise “out of hours” fees — you’ll know what you’re paying for.
Ceilings, walls, toilets, sinks, boilers, radiators, showers, taps, dishwashers, garden pipework and general pipe leaks — use the form to pick the closest category or describe it in your own words.
Speak to someone straight away — we’ll help you limit damage and book the right leak repair.
Open 24/7 for Emergencies
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