We Find Leaks / symptoms
Start with the signs of a leak
Describe the change you have noticed. These guides explain possible causes, useful observations and a suitable next step.
Boiler pressure keeps dropping
Repeated top-ups deserve an explanation.
Read the guideInsideA damp patch on the wall
A recurring mark may have a source beyond the visible surface.
Read the guideWater supplyAn unexpectedly high water bill
Separate changes in consumption from possible water loss.
Read the guideWater supplyThe water meter keeps moving
Apparent water loss needs to be interpreted against real usage.
Read the guideInsideA wet floor with no obvious source
Water can travel beneath finishes before becoming visible.
Read the guideInsideA water stain on the ceiling
Look at the rooms and systems above the stain.
Read the guideInsideA leak appears after showering
An intermittent pattern can help focus a bathroom investigation.
Read the guideHeatingAn unexplained warm patch on the floor
Heat can suggest a pipe route without proving a leak.
Read the guideWater supplyA garden patch stays wet
Compare the wet area with rainfall, watering and buried supplies.
Read the guideWater supplyA persistent hissing or running-water sound
Unexpected pipe noise may be a clue to continuous flow.
Read the guideManaged propertyWater leaking between flats
Bring the right access and authorisation together.
Read the guideInsideDamp returns after decorating
A repaired surface does not always mean the cause has been resolved.
Read the guideWater supplyWater pressure has changed
A change in flow can have several explanations.
Read the guideInsideA leak starts after renovation
Recent work provides a timeline, not automatic proof of the cause.
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