Assess one possible route at a time
The engineer considers when water appears and which fittings have been used. Accessible connections and suitable controlled checks can help distinguish plumbing from a surface or enclosure issue. We avoid assuming that failed sealant is the explanation simply because a stain is beneath a shower.
When this investigation may help
- Damp below a bath or shower
- Water appearing after a fitting is used
- Moisture beside boxed-in pipework
- A ceiling stain beneath a bathroom
A method suited to the evidence
Distinguishing accessible water routes under controlled conditions. This is not a substitute for a full roof or drainage survey. It is used only where the conditions and materials are suitable.
Depending on the property, other appropriate methods may complement the investigation. Read about dye and water-path testing or compare the methods.
Before the visit
Tell us which activity seems linked to the problem and about recent fitting or sealant work. Let the engineer determine which checks are appropriate.
A plumbing investigation is not a promise to rebuild a shower enclosure, retile a room or replace waterproofing. The specific repair scope is agreed before booking.
From finding the leak to repairing it
The residential package connects the investigation with necessary access, plumbing repair and suitable post-repair checks. Parts and materials are included for the agreed job. The report records the relevant findings, and the plumbing repair has a 12-month workmanship warranty.
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Your questions
What information helps with bathroom leak detection?
Tell us which activity seems linked to the problem and about recent fitting or sealant work. Let the engineer determine which checks are appropriate.
What should I know about the scope?
A plumbing investigation is not a promise to rebuild a shower enclosure, retile a room or replace waterproofing. The specific repair scope is agreed before booking.
How is this work priced?
For the agreed residential job, £1,400 includes investigation, specialist detection, necessary access, plumbing repair, parts, materials, testing and a Trace & Access report. Decorative and remedial reinstatement is excluded.
Coverage for this service
Check the listed towns and districts in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, London, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire. Appointment availability is confirmed for your full address.