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Leak Detection Services

Fast, accurate, non-invasive leak detection in Cape Town. We find hidden leaks without digging or damage, saving you time, money and water.

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Leak Detection Methods & Services

Cape Town Leak Detection and Plumbing uses proven leak detection methods and advanced technology to find hidden water leaks fast. We can solve even the most challenging leakage problems. We offer the following expert services:

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Gas Leak Detection

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Thermal Leak Detection

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Digital Electro-Acoustic Leak Detection

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Drain Camera Inspection

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Pipe Tracing & Locating

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Plumbing Repairs

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Reporting & Leak Prevention

Gas Leak Detection

Detect even the smallest underground leaks without guesswork or unnecessary digging. Using safe tracer gas and ultra-sensitive detection equipment, we pinpoint the exact location of hidden gas or water leaks beneath soil, concrete, or pavement fast and accurately.

After turning off the main water valve, our leak expert will use a gas leak detector to find the problem. First, they need to fill the pipes under pressure with tracer gas. The gas will seep from the leak and filter through the soil or pavement. On the surface, the team can use a high-precision scientific sniffer probe, measures in parts per million, to inspect the area more carefully and pinpoint the position of the affected pipe section.

A gas leak detector is ideal for accurately locating even the tiniest, otherwise undetectable sub-surface leaks. After finding the concealed leaking pipe, the team can excavate and repair the area.

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Thermal Leak Detection

See what the naked eye can’t. Our advanced thermal imaging cameras reveal tiny temperature differences caused by escaping water, instantly highlighting leaks behind walls, under floors, or in ceilings with minimal disruption.

A thermal imaging camera, also known as an infrared imaging and measurement camera, can detect minuscule heat and moisture differentials. Subtle changes in thermal energy will reveal the water leak’s location.

Thermal imaging is an accurate water leak detection test for leaks unnoticeable by the naked eye in pipes behind walls or other surfaces. It is sometimes used in conjunction with other tests to locate leaks accurately or to confirm findings from other tests.

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Digital Electro-Acoustic Leak Detection

We listen to your pipes. Highly sensitive ground microphones and digital amplifiers capture the unique sound of water escaping, allowing our experts to locate leaks with surgical precision.

Digital electro-acoustic leak detection is a system that amplifies the sound of a leaking pipe. A specialist will use the highly sensitive probe connected to a digital wire microphone to capture noise readings. Through expert interpretation of these readings, they can locate the site of the leak before repairs begin.

Acoustic leak detection has many applications but is most apt for locating certain leaks around surface pipes, connections, valves, and hydrants.

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Drain Camera Inspection

Get eyes inside your pipes. A high-resolution waterproof camera travels deep into your drainage system, delivering real-time video that reveals blockages, cracks, root intrusion, or collapsed sections, no digging required until we know exactly what’s wrong.

A specialist lowers a high-resolution camera fixed to a wire or flexible rod into the sewer line. Using the live feed, the team can inspect the pipe’s inside for blockages or damages in real time.

Drain camera inspections are ideal for pipes that are frequently blocked. The footage can reveal obstructions, roots intrusion, pipe settlement or movement, cross connections, and other problems not identifiable from the surface. Accurately determining the precise location and origin of drainage problems prevents unnecessary and inaccurate excavation, saving time and money.

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Pipe Tracing and Locating

Know exactly where your pipes run before you drill or dig. Using electromagnetic and sonde technology, we accurately map water, gas, and drainage lines hidden in walls, floors, and underground, preventing costly accidents and delays.

A water pipe locator traces and locates hidden pipes through conductive and inductive methods. As a result, the team can map metal plumbing behind walls, in ceilings or below floors with high accuracy.

Pipe tracing and locating are vital initial steps before renovation, demolition, or digging.

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Plumbing Repairs

Finding leaks is only the beginning of the solution. Our plumbing specialists also fix the issues they detect to stop leaks and restore your plumbing system to full functionality.

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Reporting and Leak Prevention

Our experienced team offers detailed reports to submit to insurers for reimbursement of costs associated with water leaks and burst pipes. Furthermore, we provide proactive advice and installations to prevent future leaks and damages.

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Why Choose Cape Town Leak Detection and Plumbing

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Advanced Technology
We use cutting-edge, non-invasive techniques to pinpoint the exact location of leaks, minimising disruption to your property.

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Qualified Technicians
Our team consists of fully trained professionals, certified in leak detection and plumbing repairs, ensuring the job is done right the first time.

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Commitment to Sustainability
We aim not only to save our clients from the hassle of leaks but also from unnecessary water wastage, contributing the water security of Cape Town’s future.

Areas We Detect Leaks

Got a leaking water or gas pipe? We’re local and ready to assist. Give us a call on (021) 207-3848 today!

Cape Peninsula

CBD, Woodstock, Pinelands, Camps Bay, and surroundings

Northern Suburbs

Bellville, Durbanville, Goodwood, Stikland, Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Kuilsriver, Parow, and surroundings

Southern Suburbs

Claremont, Constantia, Newlands, Kirstenhof, Plumstead, Kenilworth, Wynberg, Grassy Park, Hout Bay, Rondebosch, Muizenberg, and surroundings

West Coast

Milnerton, Melkbosstrand, Atlantic Beach, West Beach, Grotto Bay, Atlantis, Yzerfontein, Langebaan, Darling, Table View, Parklands, Sunningdale, and surroundings.

Helderberg & Boland

Strand, Somerset West, Klapmuts, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franchoek, and surroundings

Leak Detection FAQ

Need assistance? Get in touch and one of our friendly staff will gladly assist.

Unexpected spikes in your water bill, damp walls or floors, reduced water pressure, or mysterious puddles are key indicators. For a full list and DIY detection steps, refer to our Leak Detection Guide.

If it’s on your property, you’re responsible and can call us for expert help. For municipal pipes, use the City of Cape Town hotline at 0860 103 089.

Simple fixes like using epoxy putty or clamps are possible for accessible leaks, but underground or hidden ones require professionals to avoid further damage.

Regularly check pipes, monitor your meter, and be gentle with taps. Water conservation tips specific to South Africa are outlined in our Leak Detection Guide.

Depending on the property size and leak complexity, most detections are completed in 1-3 hours. More extensive issues, like underground leaks across large areas, may take up to a full day. We prioritise efficiency to minimise disruption.

Our advanced, non-invasive techniques, like thermal imaging and acoustic detection, locate leaks without unnecessary digging or wall breaking. We only excavate precisely where needed for repairs.

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