A hidden leak is a silent threat. Whether it’s behind walls, under floors, or beneath concrete slabs, what seems like a minor drip can lead to major trouble if ignored. From mould growth and skyrocketing water bills to structural damage and electrical hazards, a hidden leak puts your home and safety at risk.
You can’t always see what’s hidden, so stay ahead of the damage. Choose a professional leak detection service in Melbourne to identify and resolve every leak in your plumbing system. At My Plumbing Services, we specialise in fast, non-invasive, and accurate leak detection using our advanced technology and over 25 years of industry experience. We work with residential homes, commercial properties, Strata buildings, offices, retail spaces, and industrial facilities.
Our professional leak detection allows our local Melbourne plumbers to locate leaks accurately without tearing apart your walls, floors, or ceilings unnecessarily. Using our advanced diagnostic equipment, we pinpoint the exact source of the issue and recommend the most effective repair solution. With us, we always prioritise those who need our expertise.
If you need emergency leak detection, ongoing maintenance, or are searching for a fully qualified leak detection specialist, our Melbourne team is ready to respond, committed to serving you all the time without delays.
Professional leak detection is the process of local plumbers to locate hidden water in pipes, gas leaks, hot water leaks, and drainage leaks using our specialised technology and diagnostic methods. These include thermal imaging cameras, tracer gas detection, CCTV drain camera inspection, digital moisture meters, acoustic sonic scanning, and pipe locators.
Unlike older or traditional plumbing approaches, which often involved cutting through walls or digging up large areas. Today’s modern leak detection allows our professionals to identify the exact source of a leak with minimal disruption.
Our leak detection services can help identify:
Professional leak detection not only saves time and money but also prevents unnecessary property damage during the investigation process.
If you notice any of these warning signs, it’s time to act before the damage escalates: You may need professional leak detection if you notice:
Noticed any of these? The longer a hidden leak runs, the more damage it causes. Early detection is always significantly cheaper than late intervention.
Spotting a leak early can help you avoid major plumbing emergencies and costly repairs.
Turn off and stop using all taps and water appliances for the meantime. And then, check your water meter. If it’s moving even when you shut it off indicates there is a hidden water leak somewhere in your home.
Inspect all your water pipes and look for corrosion, moisture, rust, or dripping around exposed pipes under sinks, in laundries, or near hot water systems.
If you hear running water when no taps are turned on, there may be a hidden pipe leak behind the walls or underground.
When you notice water stains, bubbling paint, warped flooring, or damp smells? It’s confirmed you have a concealed leak.
My Plumbing Services uses moisture meters and thermal imaging devices to locate the hidden moisture before major damage occurs.
If you need routine plumbing inspections, we can help catch small problems before they turn into large and expensive repairs.
For more expert advice, check out our blog on how to detect leaks early and save money on repairs.
We use the industry’s most advanced diagnostic equipment to find the exact location of the hidden leak without damaging your home or business. Professional leak detection provides benefits that keep your space safe and protected.
We used advanced technologies and equipment to easily pinpoint the exact location of the leak. It provides accurate evidence without the necessary digging or wall removal.
Modern leak detection services in Melbourne help our plumbers and homeowners minimise disruption to the home or business. Non-invasive means we don’t have to tear your walls or floors.
My Plumbing Services provides accurate leak diagnostics that allow our plumbers to complete repairs more efficiently for every type of leak issue.
Hidden leaks are one of the reasons you have a sudden spike in your water bill. Our leak detection can help you save water and utility costs.
Knowing your plumbing system is safe and leak-free gives you confidence and long-term protection.
Just like we have already mentioned, My Plumbing Services uses advanced technology and proven methods to locate hidden leaks quickly and accurately.
We use tracer gas technology if your leak is buried deep under a concrete slab or landscaped garden. We inject a safe, non-toxic, and inert gas mixture into your plumbing lines, helping our licensed plumbers detect the underground leaks.
It’s a specialised listening device that detects the sound of water escaping from your pipes behind walls, under floors, or underground.
By scanning your walls and ceilings with our thermal imaging camera, we can identify cold spots or moisture patterns hidden behind plaster, helping us track the path of a leak back to its origin.
Coloured dye is used to trace water flow and locate leaks in bathrooms, roofs, and drainage systems. It’s an incredibly reliable way to confirm exactly where water is escaping in drainage and gravity-fed systems.
For sewer and stormwater issues, we go deep. We deploy high-definition, waterproof robotic cameras into your drainage system, giving our local Melbourne plumbers real-time HD footage that identifies cracks, blockages, tree root intrusion, and damaged drainage systems.
Pressure testing helps us determine whether plumbing systems are losing pressure due to hidden leaks or pipe damage.
Hot and cold water supply leaks in walls, under floors, in roof cavities, and underground located using thermal imaging and acoustic detection. Repair may involve targeted pipe access and repair, or pipe relining for underground leaks.
Cracked, joint-failed, or root-infiltrated sewer pipes are detected using CCTV camera inspection and pressure testing. Repair options include targeted excavation, patch relining, or full pipe relining depending on the location and extent of damage.
Gas leak detection using specialist gas detection equipment and pressure testing. If you smell gas, do not wait for an inspection appointment. Call us immediately on 03 9071 4424 and follow gas emergency procedures. For suspected gas leaks, we attend urgently and use gas-specific detection equipment separate from our water leak tools.
Leaks from hot water storage tanks, pressure relief valves, and associated pipework detected and repaired. We carry parts for Melbourne's most common hot water brands and can usually complete both detection and repair in a single visit.
Leaks entering through roof, flashing, or stormwater systems detected using moisture mapping and visual inspection with thermal imaging. Often misdiagnosed as internal plumbing leaks, we determine the actual source before recommending any repair.
We discuss your specific symptoms water bill increase, damp smell, visible staining and your property details to select the most appropriate detection methods.
We use thermal imaging, acoustic detection, moisture metering, and/or tracer gas (depending on the situation) to locate the leak source. You see the data as we collect it.
We show you exactly where the leak is, explain what caused it, and provide a fixed, upfront quote for the repair before any access work begins.
Access is created at the confirmed leak location only, not speculatively. The repair is completed and tested.
We pressure test the repaired system and confirm there are no additional leaks present before we leave.
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Service |
Typical Cost Range |
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Basic leak detection inspection (single method) |
$150–$350 |
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Advanced multi-method leak detection |
$300–$600 |
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CCTV drain camera inspection |
$200–$450 |
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Leak detection + same-day repair (minor) |
$350–$800 |
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In-slab leak detection (tracer gas) |
$400–$700 |
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Emergency after-hours leak detection |
$100–$250 additional |
Note: All prices are indicative. Final pricing depends on property size, leak type, and detection methods required. We provide a fixed upfront quote after initial assessment.
The longer it runs, the more damage it causes. Give us a call now at 03 9071 4424 24/7 emergency response. No call-out fee. Fixed upfront pricing.
We provide trusted leak detection services for both residential and commercial properties to address any leak issues, including blocked drains, gas leak repair, hot water system leaks, roof leaks repair, hidden pipe damage, and bathroom or kitchen leaks.
