Finding a leak beneath a concrete floor
A solid floor changes the access problem, but it does not mean the whole floor should be opened before an investigation.
Understand the construction
Pipes may sit within or below layers of screed, insulation and concrete. Water can move through those layers. Tell us about extensions, floor replacements and any available photographs from earlier building work.
Use several types of evidence
Where appropriate, system checks can identify the affected circuit, while thermal, acoustic or tracer-gas techniques may help narrow the location. A thermal image shows surface temperature patterns; it is not a direct view through concrete.
Choose a workable access point
Detection should inform a planned opening. Reaching the source, allowing room for a proper repair and protecting other services matter as well as limiting disruption. Exact access needs depend on what the investigation establishes.
Include the floor finish in the plan
Matching tiles, replacing a decorative surface and drying the construction are separate from the plumbing repair. Discuss those follow-on requirements before deciding how the room will be restored.
Tell us what’s
happening at home.
A damp patch. A moving meter. A boiler that keeps losing pressure. You don’t need to know where the leak is to make an enquiry.
Talk about your leak