LEAK DETECTION

LEAK DETECTION SERVICES

At Drainmen Services, we understand the stress and anxiety that comes with a burst pipe, especially when it’s hidden behind walls, under floors, underground, or in ceiling spaces. Our comprehensive leak detection services are designed to give you peace of mind, whether you’re dealing with a leak in your home, apartment, or commercial building.

No need to worry about finding the source of the problem — our expert team is here to help. Using modern techniques, we can accurately trace the origin of the leak. If you’re unsure about your insurance coverage, we’ll also assist in interpreting your policy to determine whether the costs can be claimed back from your insurer.

Without professional leak detection, you could risk only partial coverage from your insurance, which might prevent you from claiming your full entitlement. Drainmen Services goes beyond just finding the leak: we handle the entire process, from locating the issue to performing emergency repairs and submitting all necessary reports to your insurer, ensuring your property is fully reinstated.

Our methods cover both pressure and non-pressure pipe systems. The first step is always a thorough site inspection by one of our skilled plumbers to assess the situation and recommend the best course of action.

With our advanced equipment and extensive experience, we can locate, detect, and repair any leak on any type of pipe or fitting. Whether you’re in Cape Town, Johannesburg, or the surrounding areas, you can trust Drainmen Services to deliver the professional and reliable leak detection service you deserve.

Water Leak facts

• A 4mm hole in a metal pipe, at 275 k.p.a, leaks 9463.52 litres of water in 24 hours.
• A leak the size of a pinhead can waste 31362748.24 litres per year, enough to fill 12,000 bathtubs to the overflow mark.
• A leaking toilet can use 340687.06 litres of water in 30 days.
• A dripping tap can lose up to 681.37 litres in a month or 8176.48 litres per year.
• Approximately 1 in every 20 pools has a leak.
• Approximately 1 in every 318 homes or buildings has a leak.
• A typical toilet leak at today’s rate can add R500.00 to a single water bill.
• One trip through a car wash uses 567 litres of drinking water.
• Collecting water for gardening from the tap while waiting for hot water saves about 946.35 litres of water a month.
• Using a broom to clean the driveway instead of a hose saves 567.81 liters of water.
• Using a pool cover prevents about 3785.411 litres per month from evaporating

SIGNS OF LEAKS

• You can hear the continuous sound of water (like a toilet running) when nothing is turned on.
• Your water meter reading changes when you are not using any water. (Mark the indicator on your meter; don’t use any water for an hour; then check the meter. If the indicator moved, you may have a leak.)
• Your water bill escalates over a period of weeks or months. (Compare your bills month to month.)
• Your walls or floors have wet, spongy, moist or discoloured areas when nothing has been spilled.
• You can smell foul odours coming from floors or walls near drains or sewers.
• Your building foundation cracks, vegetation grows unevenly, or earth shifts for no apparent reason.
• You find warm spots on your floor, particularly on concrete slab floors.
• You may notice rising damp from any area inside or outside your home
• Hot spots on floor areas of your home could mean a hot water leaking pipe
• Look out for excessive leaks/ drips or discharge near your gutter areas as this could be a leaking overflow pipe from the hot water cylinder which protrudes through to the gutter.

POOL, JACUZZI, SPA LEAKS

• You lose 4mm” of water or more in 24 hours. Perform a Bucket Test. Evaporation rates vary per area. Call your local Smart Leak Detection office for details.
• You find algae forming too soon after a chemical treatment.
• You find loose or falling tiles or pool deck cracks. (All are signs that the surrounding ground is being compromised by water.)
• Your pool/spa has settled into the ground or cracks and gaps appear in the pool shell or concrete deck.
• You find standing water, mushy spots, or uneven grass growth around the pool/spa area.
• Your automatic filler is continually releasing water.

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PIPE LINE LOCATING

We understand the importance of finding pipes prior the undertaking of construction activities, in order to prevent any risks and unnecessary damage to property. Our dedicated teams will provide you with the locations of your pipework whether in the ground in inside walls to ensure the safety and integrity of your site.