The Flow Detect notebook
Why a driveway leak needs a plan
Bring together access, pipe routes and surface considerations.
A patch is not a pipe drawing
The visible water may follow the sub-base or a service trench. Its position should be checked against the probable route.
Practical access matters
Explain whether the drive is shared, whether vehicles can be moved and whether the route crosses another person’s land. Necessary permissions should be arranged before work.
Separate repair from finish
Excavation needed for the agreed plumbing repair is included. The final driveway finish and related reinstatement are excluded and should be planned separately.
Put the information into context
This guide explains common investigation principles. Your property, the available access and the actual test findings determine the right next step. It is not a diagnosis of an unseen system.