Water Leak Detection Kwinana
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If your Water Corporation bill has jumped or your meter is ticking over with everything switched off, you have almost certainly got a hidden leak somewhere on your property.
Kwinana has a lot of older housing, and many of those homes still run on galvanised steel pipe that corrodes from the inside out, so the first you see of a leak is often rust-brown water or a sudden bill.
Water pressure runs higher in parts of Kwinana than in neighbouring suburbs too, which stresses pipe joints over the years and brings on leaks sooner.
We pinpoint the exact spot using acoustic listening equipment, usually without any digging at all.
A hidden leak does its damage quietly. It drives up your water bill, feeds mould and mildew behind walls, rots timber, and corrodes metal, often for weeks before you notice. The sooner it is found, the less it costs to put right.
What to Do If You Suspect a Water Leak
Do not ignore water leaks in your house. They can damage your home and cause serious problems. If you suspect a water leak in your house, seek assistance from professionals. Professionals use water leak detection tools to search and locate the water leakage problems in your home.
Once they locate the water leakage problem, they use their water leak detection tools and techniques to instantly detect and fix the water leakage.
They can even fix water leakages in hard-to-reach areas in your house.
Leaking pipes make audible sounds. It is, however, not easy to hear these sounds with your naked ears. So, professionals use acoustic equipment to pick up sounds of water leaking from pipes in the walls or underground.
Then, they use thermal imaging to find an approximate location of the water leak.
Where is My Water Meter Located?
Checking your meter from time to time can help you know when you have water leaks in your home. If your water meter ticks away and you are not using water in your home, you may have a water leak.
If the water leaks go unnoticed, they can damage your property.
It is, therefore, essential to know where your water meter is found. A water meter is usually located close to the front of your house, and you can check near your front fence. Once you locate your water meter, make sure you can easily access it.
Early Signs of a Water Leak or a Burst Pipe
1. Increase in Water Bills
If your water bills go up and your water usage remains the same, you may have a water leak or a burst pipe in your house. You can use your water meter to monitor your water use and detect if you have a water leak on your property.
2. Change in Water Pressure in Your System
If there is a water leak or a burst pipe on your property, the water pressure in your system can drop. This is because some of the water will leak out of the burst pipe. So, the usual amount of water will not come through your tap.
3. Brown or Smelly Water
If there is a burst pipe in your main water system, discoloured or smelly water may come out of your taps. One of the leading causes of brown water is a rusting iron pipe, and rust can corrode your iron pipes to form holes, resulting in water leaks.
4. Sound or Low Rumbling of Running Water
If there is a water leak on your property, you can hear a sound or low rumbling of running water. Do not ignore the sounds coming from inside your walls, and a water leak can cause more damage to your property.
5. Water Pooling Around Your Garden
If there are damp areas or even water pooling around your garden and it has not been raining, you may have a burst underground pipe.
Claiming the Water Corporation Leak Allowance in Kwinana
If your high bill was caused by a hidden leak, you may be able to claim back up to 50% of the water you lost through the Water Corporation Leak Allowance.
The most common reason claims get knocked back is the paperwork: the plumber never supplied a proper itemised invoice stating the exact location and nature of the hidden leak.
We provide Water Corp compliant invoices and documentation as standard, so your claim has what it needs.
The leak must be repaired within 60 days of detection, and the allowance is generally granted once every five years per property. We can walk you through it when we attend.
Why Call the Kwinana Leak Detection Experts?
Kwinana Leak Detection Experts can test your property to ensure no water leaks. They use their time-saving technology to diagnose and detect if there are water leaks on your property. And they are highly trained and skilled in accurately locating water leaks.
If you are looking for a plumber in Kwinana, Western Australia, to detect and fix a leaking pipe on your property, contact Aus Star Plumbing for a fast, free quote.
We also look after nearby suburbs, including leak detection in Kwinana Beach, Wellard and water leak detection Hillman.
Kwinana Water Leak Detection FAQs
Do you cover all of Kwinana?
Yes. We cover Kwinana and the surrounding suburbs, including Medina, Calista, Orelia, Parmelia, Wellard, and Bertram. If you are not sure we reach your street, call us on 0401 545 471.
Why does my water come out brown or rusty in Kwinana?
Brown or smelly water usually points to corroding galvanised steel pipe, which is common in Kwinana's older homes. Rust eats holes through the pipe from the inside, which causes both the discolouration and hidden leaks. Acoustic detection finds where the pipe is failing without guesswork.
Could high water pressure be causing my leak?
It can. Parts of Kwinana run at higher mains pressure than neighbouring suburbs, and that extra pressure stresses pipe joints over time until they start to leak. We can pinpoint the leak and check whether pressure is part of the problem.
Will you need to dig up my yard to find the leak?
Usually not. We locate the leak first with acoustic and thermal equipment, so any digging is targeted to the exact spot rather than trial and error. That keeps disruption and cost down.
Can you help me claim the Water Corporation Leak Allowance?
Yes. Every leak repair comes with an itemised invoice formatted for a Water Corp Leak Allowance claim, stating the exact location and nature of the hidden leak. The leak must be repaired within 60 days of detection, and the allowance is generally granted once every five years per property.
