Leak Detection for Water Damage
Finding and stopping the source is the first step towards properly restoring a water-damaged property.
Find the Leak Before Repairing the Damage
When water damage appears in a property, the source isn’t always obvious.
A damp ceiling may be caused by pipework some distance away. Water beneath flooring may have travelled from another room, while a slow concealed leak can remain hidden behind walls, beneath floors or within a heating system for some time before visible damage appears.
Before drying and repairing a water-damaged property, it is important to establish where the water is coming from and stop the source.
WDR is part of AquaKare Ltd, whose specialist leak detection engineers use a range of non-invasive diagnostic techniques to investigate hidden water leaks throughout London and Essex.
Once the source has been identified and repaired, our water damage team can assess the affected areas, professionally dry the property and carry out the necessary remediation and reinstatement.
Why Leak Detection Matters After Water Damage
The visible damage may not reveal the source
Water follows the path of least resistance and can travel through building materials before becoming visible.
This means the location of a damp patch, stained ceiling or damaged floor doesn’t necessarily identify where the leak originated.
Simply repairing the visible damage without finding and resolving the underlying leak risks the same problem happening again.
Specialist leak detection can help investigate sources including:
- concealed plumbing leaks
- central heating leaks
- pipes beneath floors
- pipework behind walls
- leaking water supply pipes
- bathroom and kitchen plumbing
- hidden escape-of-water incidents
Once the source is understood, a more informed decision can be made about the extent of water damage, drying requirements and necessary repairs.
How AquaKare Finds Hidden Water Leaks
Different leaks require different methods
What Happens After the Leak Is Found?
Finding the leak solves the cause. WDR deals with the damage.
Locating and repairing a leak does not necessarily mean the property is ready to redecorate.
If water has been escaping for some time, moisture may remain within floors, walls, ceilings, plaster, timber and other building materials.
Depending on the extent of the damage, the next steps may include:
Leak Detection & Water Damage Repairs in London & Essex
WDR provides water damage repair and restoration throughout London and Essex, supported by AquaKare’s established specialist leak detection service.
If you already have visible water damage but don’t know where the water is coming from, identifying the source may be the appropriate first step before drying or restoration begins.
What our clients are saying …
Yes. We can assist with water damage affecting both residential and commercial properties across London, Essex and Kent.
Many buildings insurance policies provide cover for sudden escape-of-water damage, but the exact cover depends on your individual policy and the cause of the damage. We can provide reports, quotations and supporting information and liaise with insurers where appropriate.
Yes. Our service can extend beyond leak detection and drying to repairing and reinstating water-damaged areas, providing a coordinated service from the original problem through to restoration.
There isn’t one fixed drying time. It depends on the amount of water, how long the property was wet, the materials affected, ventilation and whether moisture has entered concealed areas such as floor voids or wall cavities. We assess the property and monitor the drying process rather than relying solely on how dry surfaces appear.
Professional water damage drying can involve removing standing water where present, controlled dehumidification, air movement and monitoring moisture levels within affected building materials. The objective is to remove excess moisture before repairs and reinstatement are completed.
Yes. Where the source of the water damage is unknown, AquaKare specialises in leak detection and can investigate hidden leaks before drying and restoration work begins. Techniques available include thermal and acoustic leak detection and other diagnostic methods depending upon the property and suspected source.
If it is safe to do so, stop the source of water and move possessions away from the affected area. If the source cannot be identified or safely isolated, contact a professional. Water can spread into adjoining materials and areas that appear dry, so the full extent of damage may require professional assessment.
