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Finding Underground Water Leaks

Whether the issue is coming from an underground mains water supply leak or a hidden pipe within your property, our experts can carry out precise underground water leak detection and provide a same-day solution. Using specialist underground water leak detector technology, we locate the source of the problem quickly and with minimal disruption.

After our investigation, you’ll receive a full report outlining the findings, the scope of work required, and a clear quote for repairs. This ensures complete transparency before any work begins. If you’re unsure where the issue lies, our experienced engineers are skilled in detecting underground water leaks, giving you peace of mind and saving you from unnecessary costs.

For a trusted underground water leak detection company in Sussex, get in touch with Coastal Drains today. With years of experience and advanced equipment, we deliver fast, accurate, and cost-effective solutions you can rely on.

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Underground Water Leak Detection for Mains Water Supply Pipes

Contrary to indoor plumbing leaks, where there are usually visible signs of water damage inside your home, an underground water leak can often go unnoticed for days—or even weeks. One of the most common early warnings is an unexplained increase in water bills despite normal usage. In more severe cases, you may also notice a significant drop in your mains water pressure.

If you or our engineers suspect an underground mains water supply issue, we can carry out accurate underground water leak detection using advanced methods. With the help of professional underground water leak detection equipment, we quickly identify the exact location of the problem and provide clear guidance on the next steps. A simple water meter test can also help confirm the presence of a hidden leak.

A Quick Guide to Detect a Pipe Leak

The first step in detecting underground water leaks is to turn off the stop valve (stopcock) inside the property. Once this is done, a water meter reading is taken. If, after some time, a second reading shows higher usage than the first, it’s a clear indication of an underground water leak in the supply line between the water meter and the property.

If this test doesn’t locate the issue, our engineers will carry out a pressure test on the property’s internal plumbing system. These tests help confirm whether a leak exists, and from there, our advanced underground water leak detector technology enables us to accurately pinpoint the problem’s location.

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Non-invasive Underground Leak Detection

Traditionally, locating an underground leak meant exposing the pipe by digging trenches along its length until the leak was found. This process required an excavation team, making it time-consuming, costly, and disruptive.

Today, advanced technology has transformed the process. With modern underground water leak detection equipment, our experts can accurately locate leaks without unnecessary digging. Once the problem area is identified, only a small section may need to be excavated for visual confirmation, saving you time, money, and stress.

Using radio transmission and mapping tools, we can track the exact path of buried pipes across your property. This is especially beneficial for larger sites where pipes may run over long distances. By marking the pipeline’s route and applying specialist methods with an underground water leak detector, we can deliver precise results and recommend immediate solutions.

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Acoustic Equipment

Water under pressure inside your pipes can create tiny vibrations when it escapes through a crack. To identify this, we use highly sensitive acoustic technology designed for underground water leak detection. A microphone is placed on the ground to amplify these vibrations into sound, making it easier for our specialists to locate the issue.

By moving the microphone along the survey line, changes in sound help us pinpoint the exact location of the leak. This advanced method allows our team to detect even the smallest issues with accuracy.

Our underground water leak detector equipment is powerful enough to identify leaks in pipes made from any material. Whether it’s a minor problem or a larger scale issue, the technology can even pick up leaks buried several feet beneath concrete floors—making our service one of the best water leak repair services available in the region.

Tracer Gas

With this method, your pipes are filled with a completely harmless inert gas mix, and using a specialist probe, we can detect where the gas escapes. This works because the point where the gas escapes is the same location as the water leak.

The process combines simple science with precision: since gas is lighter than air, it can penetrate soil, floor coverings, and even concrete slabs. It leaves no residue behind and is completely safe for use in domestic drinking water systems.

This approach is often used when acoustic tools cannot provide a clear reading or when additional confirmation is required. By combining advanced underground water leak detection equipment with skilled expertise, we ensure accurate results every time. For peace of mind, rely on a trusted underground water leak detection company that delivers reliable and efficient water leak repair services tailored to your needs.

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Expert Underground Water Leak Detectors

If you’ve sprung a leak in Sussex, our experts at Coastal Drains can be with you the same day to locate and fix the issue. From Eastbourne to Chichester, we’re only a call away—so don’t wait for the problem to escalate. Get in touch with specialists who can resolve your water concerns quickly and efficiently.

Interested in exploring our wider range of solutions? We have a detailed article outlining multiple methods if the options above don’t suit your situation. Whether it’s detecting a mains supply issue or a pipe beneath your property, our skilled team uses advanced underground water leak detection to pinpoint the source. With the latest underground water leak detector technology, we provide accurate results and a tailored repair plan. For trusted, high-quality support from the best water leak repair services in Sussex, contact Coastal Drains today for your free quote.

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