All about Leak Detection
Generally speaking, the task of locating water issues can be divided up into several parts: water (pressurised) inlet systems; water exit (drainage) systems; leak points through tiles and grout; leaking or non existent waterroofing membranes. In order to distinguish between all the different types of leak points in any dwelling, you must have the appropriate equipment to undertake the task of identifying the leak points. Once the leak points have been detected, they can be resolved.
1. Pressurised system - There are several different ways of detecting leaks from pressurised water pipes even if the pipes are not visible. This involves searching for specific leaks from the water pressurised system to eliminate the water inlet system as the issue. The procedure to identify any leaks from the pressurised system is as follows: visual inspection, moisture detection inpection metre for surfaces, thermal imaging cameras, intrusive inspection cameras, leak detection equipment which utilises the latest ultrasonic methods. This water leak detection system allows the user to eliminate various parts of the sound spectrum to identify water leaks and to assist in pinpointing their location with greater accuracy This process can determine if the pressurised water system or the drainage system is not leaking, thereby eliminating the water system as a cause of the issues. Often, there can be unidentified leaks from pressurised pipes within the wet areas of the property.
2. Water exit points - There can also be leaks from drainage or exhaust points from wet areas and these need to be identified as well, in the event there is a problem with water within the dwelling. Using a mixture of thermal imaging cameras, moisture detectors and flood tests (for water outlets) we can locate any water issues you may have that can undermine the integrity of the building.
Once we identify the leaks - if any - or the lack of leaks, this information can be used to determine or pinpoint the exact cause of the moisture or water issues you may have. Often the investigation is as much about identifying the lack of leaks than it is about finding leaks.
3. Tile and grout/waterproof membrane leaks -
Leaks from tiles and grout are typically identified visually, or via a flood test. This involves filling up the shower recess or flooding the impacted area to determine if there are any leaks.
Drones and Inspection Cameras can identify issues with roofs and gutters, downpipes etc
Drones: We also use drones to investigate roof and gutters, and to check the integrity of the coping or flashing on party walls of older terrace homes. Thermal Imaging Inspection cameras: Our advanced inspection cameras are capable of investigating water exit points to determine if there are any blockages or leaks emanating from gutters, downpipes and stormwater systems. Our cameras can view and record all outlet.
Our leak detection equipment utilises ultrasonics to locate water leaks from pressurised pipes.
Our inspection cameras can investigate gutters, downpipes, subfloor voids and roof cavities.
John can be contacted on 0409 191 209 or via email.