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The Flow Detect notebook
Plain explanations to help you understand hidden leaks, plan a visit and make sense of the work.
Why does the boiler pressure keep falling?
Understand what pressure loss can tell you before assuming there is a pipe leak.
Trace and access, explained plainly
Understand the investigation, the opening and the record of the work.
Getting ready for leak detection
A little useful preparation can make the appointment easier.
What does a moving water meter mean?
Put an unexpected reading in the context of the supply it measures.
Is the damp coming from plumbing?
Look at timing and context before choosing a repair.
Working back from a ceiling stain
Why the room above and the timing of water use matter.
A leak that only appears after showering
Use the sequence of events to frame the investigation.
Finding a leak beneath a concrete floor
Understand why access should follow the evidence.
What a thermal camera can and cannot show
Temperature patterns can guide an investigation when interpreted carefully.
Why tracer gas can help with hidden leaks
How a selected test method contributes to the wider picture.
Listening for a water leak
Why pipe material and background noise affect acoustic checks.
Why test a system in sections?
A useful boundary can make the next investigation more focused.
A garden that stays wet in dry weather
Make sense of possible water routes before digging.
Why a driveway leak needs a plan
Bring together access, pipe routes and surface considerations.
Planning a leak investigation between flats
Good access coordination can be as important as the test method.
When more than one property shares a supply
Define the system before instructing an investigation.
Received a letter about a possible leak?
Use the correspondence to help define the next step.
An unexpectedly high water bill
Distinguish a billing concern from a confirmed leak diagnosis.
What happens to floors and walls after access?
Understand the boundary between plumbing repair and reinstatement.
Why checks after a repair matter
Understand what the completion record should explain.
Understanding the workmanship warranty
Keep the repair scope and the aftercare record together.
What to look for in a Trace & Access report
A useful record connects the evidence with the work.
Questions to ask your insurer before booking
Check the practical requirements for your own policy.
Understanding the £1,290 residential package
Compare the whole scope rather than a headline call-out figure.
Keeping a useful record of an intermittent leak
A short timeline can be more helpful than a guess.
A leak after renovation: useful information to gather
Document the changes before drawing conclusions.
Considering access in an older property
Bring the building history and sensitive finishes into the plan.
Planning a commercial leak detection visit
Define the operational constraints alongside the plumbing concern.
A cold patch on underfloor heating
Why comfort and water loss are different questions.
Choosing a leak detection service
Useful questions for comparing the actual work offered.
Making sense of moisture readings
A number is more useful when you know the material and context.
When water is actively escaping
Focus on people and immediate safety before a scheduled investigation.