Hidden Water Leaks
Concealed leaks behind walls, under floors and in ceiling cavities — the type insurance policies most often cover and the type acoustic detection most reliably finds.
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Leak Detection — Everything In One Place
HydroTrace's complete coverage of leak detection methods, leak types, warning signs, suburbs we serve, and the technology behind accurate non-invasive investigation. Whether you're a homeowner with a high water bill or a facility manager dealing with a hidden slab leak, the resources below will tell you exactly what to do next.
By Leak Type
What Kind Of Leak Are You Investigating?
Slab Leaks
Pipes failing under concrete slabs. Difficult to detect, expensive to repair badly. HydroTrace uses acoustic plus thermal to locate them precisely before any concrete is cut.
Burst Pipes & Emergencies
Active failures requiring 24/7 response — flooding, sewage backups, pressure-line failures in commercial premises.
Municipal Water Bill Leaks
The sustained creep on a monthly water bill that has no other explanation. Often a buried supply-line leak with no surface evidence yet.
Underground & Buried Pipes
Leaks on water mains, irrigation lines and reticulation networks under paving, driveways and gardens.
Gas Leaks
Reticulated natural gas and LPG installations — residential, commercial kitchen and industrial. Different technology, same investigative discipline.
By Detection Method
The Technology Behind The Find
Acoustic Leak Detection
Listening to the sound of pressurised water escaping through a pipe failure. The foundation of modern non-invasive detection.
Thermal Imaging
Infrared cameras find temperature differences caused by hot-water leaks or water migration under slabs. Visualises what you can't otherwise see.
Pressure & Decay Testing
Isolating a circuit, pressurising it, and watching for decay tells us whether a leak exists and which circuit it's on — the diagnostic foundation of every investigation.
By Suburb
Leak Detection Across Gauteng
HydroTrace provides leak detection in primary Gauteng suburbs with same-day or next-day response. View full service area.
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