Detection & repair
Central heating leak detection
Investigate concealed heating pipework when water loss is suspected.
What is behind the falling pressure?
A pressure gauge describes a change in the system, not its cause. We consider previous boiler findings, visible fittings and the timing of the loss. Where suitable valves are available, sections may be assessed separately before tracing is directed towards hidden pipework.
A useful starting point
Bring any findings from earlier boiler visits and mention recent radiator or floor work. Let us advise on useful operating conditions for testing.
Tell us about any earlier investigation, even if it did not identify the source. Knowing which checks were made and what access was available helps us decide what remains useful.
Choose a test that answers a question
Pressure testing may be useful where the conditions and pipe arrangement suit it. A pressure change does not identify a location on its own, and test conditions can affect interpretation.
An investigation can combine methods. We explain the findings and their limits, including when the evidence does not yet justify an opening.
Agree access before the repair
Gas work, boiler servicing and unrelated appliance faults are outside this plumbing package. Some pressure problems need a heating appliance specialist.
Once the proposed work is clear, the agreed plumbing repair is completed with the necessary parts and materials. Suitable checks follow the repair, and the report records relevant observations, work and any remaining matters.
What the residential package covers
- Investigation of the reported problem
- Specialist detection and pipe tracing
- Necessary access or excavation
- The agreed plumbing repair
- Parts and materials for that repair
- Suitable checks after the repair
- A written Trace & Access report
- A 12-month workmanship warranty
£1,290 includes applicable tax. The £100 deposit is deducted, leaving £1,190. Decorative and remedial reinstatement is excluded. No hourly surcharge is added solely because the agreed residential work takes longer.