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Leak Detection in Bow

Non-destructive water leak detection across Bow, tracing hidden leaks with thermal imaging, acoustic sensors and tracer gas, then drying and treating the damage before it becomes mould.

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★★★★★ 4.9 from 18 Google reviews · trusted by Bow homeowners, landlords & property managers
Quick answer: If you have a suspected water leak at a property in Bow, our specialists trace the source without tearing the place apart, using thermal, acoustic and tracer-gas methods. A leak is not over when the water stops. Mould can start within 48 hours, so we find the source, dry the structure and treat any mould, all with one company. Leak detection is £800 to £1500 depending on scale. Call 020 3051 8478.
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Leak to dry to treated, one company in Bow

Bow's housing stock ranges from Victorian terraces long split into flats, through 1930s and 1960s council blocks and towers, to converted industrial buildings such as Bow Quarter and newer riverside developments beside the Lea. This mix of ages means plumbing, roofs and bathroom conversions vary hugely in condition, so hidden leaks surface differently from block to block.

Leak Detection

Trace hidden water leaks without unnecessary damage using thermal, acoustic and tracer-gas methods. Leak detection →

Structural Drying

Dry walls, floors and voids after a leak or flood with monitored dehumidifiers, to completion. Structural drying →

Mould Treatment

Treat and prevent the mould that follows water damage, dealing with the moisture source first. Mould treatment →

Damp Investigation

Tell rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation apart, so the right repair is done once. Damp investigation →

Areas of Bow we cover

We attend leaks right across Bow and its neighbourhoods, including:

Common leaks in Bow homes

Converted terraces with bathrooms stacked above living space

Many Victorian terraces around Fairfield Road and Tredegar Square were converted decades ago into flats with bathrooms stacked directly above kitchens or living rooms below. Waste pipe joints, shower trays and perished seals around baths often fail quietly behind boxing in, and by the time a stain appears on the ceiling below, water has usually been tracking through joists and plasterboard for weeks.

Ageing flat roofs on industrial conversions and extensions

Flat roofed extensions and industrial conversions like those on Fish Island and around Bow Quarter rely on felt or asphalt coverings that degrade with age and weather exposure. Once the membrane splits or flashing pulls away, rainwater tracks along roof timbers and down internal walls, often appearing far from the actual defect and making the leak source difficult to trace without opening up the structure.

Shared risers in tower blocks and riverside developments

Newer riverside blocks near Bow Creek and the taller 1960s council towers concentrate plumbing into shared vertical risers serving many flats. A failed joint or corroded section within these risers can send water cascading through several floors before it is noticed, soaking party walls and floors and affecting neighbouring properties that had no plumbing fault of their own.

What our customers say

★★★★★

Amazing company! They responding very quickly. They have a low prices as well, not crazy quotes like from others. Job has been done very quickly and team was very professional. I will use them in the future if I needed. Thanks!

Patryk Gutowski, via Google

★★★★★

Really impressed with the whole experience. The surveyor did a proper, thorough job and didn't rush anything, they got to the root cause of the damp and explained it all clearly. Detailed, professional and reassuring from start to finish. Couldn't recommend them more highly.

Keiryn Raf, via Google

★★★★★

Very professional and organised I must say came out and completed the work very efficiently customer service was excellent. Definitely recommend this damp and mould service to anyone looking for a job done correctly. :)

Joeie Rouse, via Google

Tip: If your water meter ticks over with every tap off, or a wall or ceiling stays damp with no obvious cause, there is a hidden leak. Finding it early is far cheaper than repairing the mould and damage it leaves behind.

Suspect a leak in Bow?

Call 020 3051 8478 or report a leak online. We trace, dry and treat for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Bow.

Frequently asked questions

How much does leak detection in Bow cost?
Leak detection is £800 to £1500 depending on the scale and access. You get a written, insurance-ready report identifying the source.
Will you damage my home finding the leak?
No. We use non-destructive thermal imaging, acoustic sensors and tracer gas to pinpoint the leak before any access is opened up, so repairs are targeted.
Do you fix the damage after finding the leak?
Yes. A leak is not over when the water stops. We dry the structure with monitored dehumidifiers and treat any mould, so it is handled end to end.
Do you provide reports for insurance claims?
Yes. Every leak investigation comes with a clear written report including the cause, photographic evidence and recommendations, formatted for insurers and managing agents.