Peninsula Leak 'n' Locate
Mornington Peninsula Specialists
0432 637 749
Mon–Fri, business hours
Water leak detection — Mornington Peninsula
Professional acoustic, thermal imaging and tracer gas detection to pinpoint the exact source of water leaks in slabs, underground pipes, walls and irrigation systems.
The problem with hidden leaks
Hidden water leaks waste thousands of litres, push water bills up significantly, and cause serious structural and property damage if left undetected. The challenge is that most leaks aren't visible — they're buried under concrete slabs, running through walls, or deep underground in your water main.
At Peninsula Leak 'n' Locate, we use specialist non-destructive detection technology to locate the exact source of a leak before any repair work begins. That means your plumber can go straight to the problem — no guesswork, no unnecessary excavation.
Signs you may have a hidden water leak
How we find it
We use multiple detection methods depending on the situation — no single tool finds every leak, so we combine techniques to confirm the location accurately before marking it out for repair.
We discuss your symptoms, check your water meter, and assess any visible evidence of water loss to understand what we're looking for and where.
Specialist acoustic listening equipment picks up the sound signature of water escaping from a pipe — even under thick concrete slabs or deep underground.
Thermal cameras reveal temperature differences caused by leaking water under floors or behind walls — particularly effective for slab leaks in heated systems.
For difficult-to-find leaks, we introduce a safe tracer gas into the pipe. The gas escapes at the leak point and is detected at surface level with a sensitive probe.
We mark the exact leak location on the surface and provide a clear written report for your plumber, insurer or property manager.
Where we find leaks
Water pipes running under concrete slabs are one of the most common — and most expensive — types of leak. We locate the exact breach point so your plumber can make a targeted repair rather than lifting the whole floor.
Leaks in buried water supply lines from the meter to the house are common in older properties. We trace the pipe and pinpoint the leak before any ground is broken.
Leaks inside wall cavities show up as damp patches, mould or peeling paint. Thermal imaging and acoustic detection let us find them without opening up walls unnecessarily.
Leaking irrigation lines waste large volumes of water quietly. We detect breaks in underground irrigation systems across residential gardens, farms and sports grounds.
Common questions
Common signs include warm or wet spots on the floor, unexplained rises in your water bill, the sound of running water when everything is turned off, or cracks forming in your concrete slab or floor tiles. Your water meter can confirm it — turn everything off and watch if the dial still moves.
Using acoustic and tracer gas methods together, we can typically locate a leak to within 20–30cm. This is precise enough for your plumber to make a targeted repair with minimal disruption.
Yes — we need access to your water meter and the internal areas where the leak is suspected. The process typically takes 1–2 hours depending on the complexity.
We're a specialist detection service. Once we've found and marked the leak, you'll need a licensed plumber to carry out the repair. We're happy to recommend local plumbers we work with regularly.
Call us to discuss your situation — we'll let you know if leak detection is the right next step.
0432 637 749