Explore Flow Detect
Start with what you’ve noticed
You do not need a diagnosis before enquiring. Explore the signs and the details that can help an investigation.
Boiler pressure keeps dropping
A falling gauge tells you the system is changing. It does not tell you whether the cause is a concealed pipe, a visible fitting or an appliance component.
A damp patch keeps returning
A patch that reappears after decoration needs an explanation before another cosmetic repair. The useful clues include its timing, nearby plumbing and changes with weather or heating.
The water meter is still moving
Unexplained meter movement needs to be considered alongside appliances, stored-water systems and any shared supply. A reading alone cannot locate an escape.
The floor feels damp
Moisture can travel beneath a floor before appearing at a joint or edge. The floor finish, concealed pipe routes and the system history all help shape the investigation.
There is a stain on the ceiling
A stain may be displaced from the original source by joists or service routes. Access to the rooms above and the timing of water use can be important.
The water bill has jumped
Higher consumption can reflect changed use, a fitting that runs continuously or a concealed loss. Comparing actual readings and the supply arrangement helps frame the checks.
The garden stays wet
A wet area can come from a private supply, drainage or ground conditions. The relationship to weather, pipe routes and metered use helps distinguish the possibilities.
Water is appearing on the driveway
Water below a hard surface may follow a pipe trench before emerging. The wet spot and the repair position can be different.
The leak appears after a shower
Timing can help separate a use-related route from a pressurised supply. Different shower components may need to be assessed independently.
There is an unexpected warm patch
Heat from pipes can create a warm surface without a leak. The pattern needs to be considered with the heating arrangement and any water-loss evidence.
You can hear water with no obvious use
A running or hissing sound may relate to a fitting, appliance, shared supply or escaping water. The position and timing are useful, but sound alone does not prove the source.
Water pressure seems lower
Reduced flow can have causes other than a leak, including restrictions or supplier-side conditions. The change across different fixtures helps establish a useful starting point.
Water may be coming from the flat above
The visible effect and the possible source can be in separate homes. Coordinated access is often needed to connect the evidence.
A leak appeared after building work
The timing of recent work is useful context, but it does not establish blame. Plans, photos and a description of changed pipework can help guide a factual investigation.