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Leak detection

Leak detection and repair on the Gold Coast

Marshall Plumbing finds and repairs water leaks in homes, units and commercial buildings across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW, before they damage walls, floors or your water bill. Same day service is offered most days. Book online or call 0434 899 559.

Leaks between units sorted with strata and property managers

A Marshall plumber showing a homeowner what he found on a tablet
QBCC 15220236Licensed in Queensland
NSW 334324CLicensed in NSW
100% guaranteeOn our workmanship
Same day serviceOffered most days
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Signs of a leak

Think you have a hidden leak?

Most leaks show up as one of these first. The sooner it's found, the less it costs to fix.

A water bill that jumps

A higher bill with no change in how you use water is often the first sign of a leak underground or in a wall.

Damp walls, ceilings or floors

Stains, bubbling paint, swollen skirting or a musty smell can mean water is escaping behind the surface.

The sound of running water

Hearing water when every tap is off usually means something is running that shouldn't be.

Leaks between units

Water coming through from the unit above. We find the source and report back to the owners and manager.

Soggy patches in the yard

A wet patch that never dries out can be a broken pipe under the ground.

Leaking taps and toilets

The simple ones count too. A running toilet can waste a lot of water every day.

Try this first

The 10 minute water meter test

Turn off every tap, appliance and irrigation system in the house. Write down the reading on your water meter, wait 10 minutes without using any water, then check it again.

If the numbers have moved, water is escaping somewhere. Book a leak detection and we'll find where.

  • We find the source, not just the stain
  • The price for the repair before we start
  • We only open up what we need to
  • Updates for owners, tenants and managers
How it works

Found, fixed and explained

01

Tell us the signs

A high bill, a damp wall, a meter that won't stop. Photos help.

02

We confirm a time

Same day service is usually on offer, with a text when we're on the way.

03

Find the source

We track the leak down and explain what's leaking and why.

04

Repair it properly

With your OK on the price, we fix it and check there's no more water escaping.

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Leak questions

Leaks, answered

Water coming through the ceiling? Call 0434 899 559.

How do I know if I have a hidden water leak?
Do the meter test: turn off all water, note the meter reading, wait 10 minutes and check again. If it has moved, you have a leak. A jump in your water bill, damp patches and running water sounds are other signs.
Can you find a leak without ripping out walls?
In most cases, yes. We narrow down the source first so we only open up what we need to, and we tell you before we do.
Who is responsible for a leak between units?
It depends on where the leak starts. Pipes inside a lot are usually the owner's, and common property is usually the body corporate's. We find the source and report it so the right party can sort it.
What should I do while I wait for you?
If water is spreading, turn off the water at the main tap, usually near the meter at the front of the property, and keep power away from wet areas.
How much does leak detection cost?
Every leak is different, so we don't publish prices. We'll tell you how we'd find and fix it and what it costs before any work starts.
Book a plumber

Tell us what's going on

Send the details and a photo or two. Our friendly office team will come back to you with a time and a price. Property managers and strata managers can set up a maintenance account here too.

  • Same day, most days
  • Fast response
  • Updates throughout
  • Quality workmanship
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