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Leak Detection in Dorking

Non-destructive water leak detection across Dorking, 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 Dorking homeowners, landlords & property managers
Quick answer: If you have a suspected water leak at a property in Dorking, 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 Dorking

Dorking's housing spans Victorian and Edwardian townhouses around the High Street and Pixham, 1930s semis in South and North Holmwood, converted mill and barn buildings near Westcott and Abinger Hammer, and farmhouses scattered across the Surrey Hills fringe. This mix of old plumbing runs, flat-roofed additions and converted outbuildings creates plenty of hidden places for water to travel unseen.

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 Dorking we cover

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

Common leaks in Dorking homes

Old plumbing beneath Victorian and Edwardian floors

Many townhouses around Dorking town centre and Pixham still carry original or early-replacement pipework running beneath suspended timber floors. Joints corrode and soldered fittings fail quietly under boards, so water tracks along joists and skirting for weeks before a stain or musty smell gives it away, often causing rot in the floor structure long before anyone notices a problem.

Flat roofs on rear extensions and dormers

The kitchen extensions and loft dormers common on 1930s semis in South and North Holmwood frequently use flat roofing that ages faster than the main pitched roof. Perished felt or cracked membrane lets rain seep into the ceiling void gradually rather than dripping straight through, so damp patches, sagging plasterboard or peeling paint can appear well after the actual leak began.

Converted barns and cottages with upper-floor bathrooms

Barn and mill conversions around Westcott, Abinger Hammer and Ranmore Common often have en-suite bathrooms fitted above living rooms during renovation. Ageing shower trays, perished silicone seals around baths, and joints in retrofitted waste pipes can let water escape into the floor void, travelling along old beams and hidden cavities in a converted structure before it reaches a ceiling below.

What our customers say

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

I have been dealing with damp and mould for years but these guys were able to come in and resolve the problem quickly and professionally. Their prices were fair and reasonable and they got the job done clean. 10/10 would use again and would recommend.

Thersa Waron Eurmind, via Google

★★★★★

Very helpful and professional, easy to communicate with about my mould issues and I received fast responses from the company on the best solutions for me. would recommend to all friends and family. 5/5

Jensen B, 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 Dorking?

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does leak detection in Dorking 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.