Precision below the surface.
We are leading leak detection and utility location experts based in Hawke’s Bay. Using advanced technology and equipment, we locate the exact source of leaks without the guesswork and unnecessary damage – saving water, time and money.
Our Services
Combining specialised equipment with plumbing expertise, Leak Detect provides a range of leak detection and utility location services.
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Leak Detection
Think you might have a leak in your home’s plumbing system or drainage network? Using acoustic and thermal technologies we can accurately locate the source of many common issues around your property – including under concrete floors, driveway or footpaths, within wall cavities or under lawn/garden.
We can investigate moisture ingress within your home, particularly areas common to issues like your roof and ceiling as well as cladding or sub-floor. Leaky showers are a common annoyance but using our thermal tools, we can locate the issue and get it repaired.
Sometimes the most cost-effective way to repair a leak is by replacing a section of pipework and diverting your water another way. Because we are Certified Plumbers, we can make these recommendations prior to investigative works if we think that it will save you money in the long-run.
Utility locationIf you are planning on any excavation or home improvement work, we can help you identify what lies beneath the surface before you dig. Using our sub-surface detection technology, we can identify any power cables, telecommunications/fibre optic infrastructure or water lines before it’s too late.
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Commercial properties are often subject to high levels of water use and low levels of maintenance. Leaks in commercial applications can often go unnoticed until the water meter is ticking and the bills start increasing. Left untreated, moisture and water ingress can lead to mould, health hazards, loss of business and property damage.
If you know of or suspect a leak, get in touch. Using our top of the line acoustic tools, we are able to accurately locate a leak in a variety of pipework, even if it is under a concrete slab or inside a wall cavity.
We can also help you identify what lies beneath the surface (power, telecommunications, fibre and water pipes) before undergoing any construction work, renovation, expansion or repair work.
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Hidden leaks across large irrigation and stock water networks can be hard to find – resulting in large water losses, pump deterioration and increased costs, and decreased performance across the water network.
We can help:
Trace buried water pipelines and irrigation networks
Accurately pinpoint water leaks across general, irrigation and stock water lines – and repair or replace on-site if required
Locate underground utilities for repair, replacement or new infrastructure installation
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Water is a precious resource, and with high water use in an orchard or vineyard, a leak can often go unnoticed. In these operations, undetected leaks can cause significant issues, including unnecessary water waste, increased operating costs, crop damage from root rot, nutrient leaching or uneven irrigation, and soil degradation from softened or unstable ground.
Using a combination of leak detection methods, we can pinpoint the source of water wastage to get you back to running efficiently.
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Clear documentation and reporting to support insurance claims, maintenance planning, and contractor repair work.
About us
Leak Detect are the leak detection and utility location experts based in Hawke’s Bay. We service both within and out of region, providing specialist leak detection services that remove the guesswork from locating hidden water leaks – or subsurface utilities such as power and phone cables, or water lines.
Using advanced technology and a methodical, non-invasive approach - we help homeowners, businesses and contractors identify the exact source of water loss so it can be repaired or replaced efficiently and with confidence.
Leaks are often hidden beneath floors, underground, or within building systems. Our role is to precisely diagnose the issue and provide clarity, allowing the right repairs to be carried out without unnecessary disruption while helping protect property, infrastructure, and water resources.
Our experienced team will do their upmost best to find your leak - combining plumbing and drainage expertise with advanced acoustic and thermal technology. Being a team of Certified Plumbers, we have the ability to detect, diagnose and repair if required.
We work with homeowners, plumbers, builders, insurers, and property managers - delivering accurate diagnostics and professional reporting that saves water, time, and money.
