Our 4-Step Process
Brief → Investigate → Report → Recommend. The structure behind every HydroTrace job.
Leak Detection · Infrastructure Diagnostics · Trenchless Repair
Find The Problem Before You Break Anything
HydroTrace is South Africa's specialist team for leak detection and infrastructure diagnostics & technical water investigation. Acoustic, thermal, pressure and CCTV methods locate hidden leaks, failing drains and buried services accurately — minimising unnecessary demolition and unlocking insurance claims.
- Insurance-ready reports within 24-48 hours
- Non-invasive — locate before you cut
- 24/7 emergency response
- Repair-focused recommendations
Insurance-Ready Leak Detection Reports
We work with all major South African insurers
We work with all major South African insurers
How HydroTrace supports insurance claims →
Our Services
Detection, Inspection & Trenchless Repair
HydroTrace combines acoustic, thermal, pressure, CCTV and GPR methods to investigate hidden water leaks, drain failures and underground infrastructure across South Africa. Every job ends in a structured, insurance-ready report.
Leak Detection
Acoustic, thermal & pressure-based location of hidden leaks — slab, supply, drainage.
Read moreCCTV Pipe Inspection
Internal camera inspection of drains and sewers with structured defect logging.
Read moreGPR Surveys
Subsurface utility location before excavation. Avoid the strike, save the budget.
Read moreCIPP Pipe Relining
Trenchless rehabilitation. No trenching across paving, gardens or paved driveways.
Read morePool Leak Detection
Bucket, dye, pressure & acoustic methods. Pool stays in service throughout.
Read moreGas Leak Detection
Calibrated detection on residential, commercial & industrial gas networks.
Read moreDrain Cleaning & HP Jetting
High-pressure jetting with post-clean CCTV verification — root cause fixed.
Read morePre-Purchase Inspection
Plumbing & leak inspection for property buyers before final transfer.
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Quick Facts
HydroTrace At A Glance
Direct answers to what visitors most commonly ask about HydroTrace.
- What HydroTrace does
- Non-invasive leak detection, CCTV pipe inspection, GPR surveys, utility location, drain cleaning, pipe relining and pool leak detection across South Africa.
- Service area
- All of Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and across South Africa — 125+ suburb pages.
- Pricing
- Residential leak detection from R1,650 call-out. Commercial, industrial and body corporate quoted on scope.
- Response time
- Standard bookings within 24-72 hours. 24/7 emergency commercial and body corporate line.
- Report turnaround
- Insurance-ready report within 24-48 hours of investigation.
- Insurance compatibility
- Reports accepted by all major South African insurers.
- Methods used
- Acoustic correlation, thermal imaging, pressure testing, tracer gas, CCTV inspection, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and CIPP trenchless relining.
- Contact
- 079 808 0531 · info@hydrotrace.co.za · WhatsApp +27 79 808 0531
Who We Work With
From Homeowners To Industrial Facilities
Same investigative discipline, different operational contexts. Whether you're a homeowner with a high water bill or a facility manager dealing with a buried municipal-scale leak, the diagnostics are the same — the reporting and coordination scales to fit.
Commercial Property
Office parks, warehouses, factories and multi-tenant buildings.
Read moreBody Corporates & Estates
Sectional title and estate infrastructure — shared lines, trustee reporting.
Read moreProperty Managers
Portfolio-wide diagnostics, structured reporting and tenant coordination.
Read moreRetail & Shopping
Mall infrastructure, tenant changeovers and basement-level diagnostics.
Read moreHospitality & Hotels
Discreet investigation for hotels, guest houses and operating properties.
Read moreSchools & Universities
Campus reticulation, irrigation systems and sports field diagnostics.
Read moreIndustrial Facilities
Process water, cooling lines, fire mains and plant infrastructure.
Read moreMunicipal Infrastructure
Bulk reticulation, flow logging and network-level surveys.
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Resources & Credentials
How We Work & What You Can Verify
Equipment & Technology
Acoustic correlators, thermal cameras, GPR, CCTV systems — the technology behind the diagnosis.
Sample Report Structure
What's in a HydroTrace report — every section, what goes in it, and why.
Case Studies
Real scenarios across Sandton, Centurion, Bryanston, Midrand, Fourways and Waterkloof.
Accreditations
Industry compliance and partner network — PIRB, IOPSA, SAQCC Gas, SANS, POPIA.
Warning Signs
How to spot a hidden leak before it does serious damage.
Verified Reputation
What Clients Say About HydroTrace
Google reviews from clients across Gauteng.
★★★★★
We had a serious issue with the downpipes in our building, and the HydroTrace team handled it professionally from start to finish. They used CIPP relining to repair the pipes with minimal disruption, and the results were excellent. The team was knowledgeable, efficient, and kept us informed throughout the process. Great workmanship and excellent service — highly recommend HydroTrace Leak Detection for any pipe relining solutions.— Jacobus Terblanche, via Google
★★★★★
We had a hidden leak in our double story house that was causing damp problems and a very high water bill. HydroTrace Leak Detection & Pipe Relining did an excellent job finding the leak quickly and accurately without unnecessary damage to the property. Their team was professional, friendly, and explained everything clearly. Since the repair, we've already noticed an improvement in the water bill. Highly recommended.— Janine Morrison, via Google
HydroTrace replied:
Thank you so much for your kind review and recommendation. We're really glad we could help locate the hidden leak quickly and resolve the issue with minimal disruption to your home.
Cluster Resources
Topical Knowledge Hubs
In-depth resource hubs covering each of our specialist areas — for property owners, trustees, facility managers and anyone investigating a water problem.
Leak Detection Hub
Every type of leak, every method we use, every Gauteng suburb we serve.
Pool Leak Hub
Evaporation vs leak, structural vs plumbing, the full self-diagnosis path.
Insurance Claims Hub
How detection unlocks claims, the report format insurers expect.
Commercial Diagnostics Hub
By audience, facility type and service — the full commercial knowledge base.
Service Coverage
Where We Operate
Headquartered in Gauteng with primary coverage across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand and surrounding suburbs. Commercial and infrastructure work undertaken nationwide on quotation.
R1,650Call-out from (residential)
24-48hInsurance-ready report
24/7Emergency commercial line
Pipe Relining & No-Dig Repair Expansion
Explore HydroTrace pipe relining, CIPP, sewer relining, stormwater relining, no-dig pipe repair and trenchless rehabilitation pages for Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and North West.
View Pipe Relining Hub