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Leak Detection in Hayes

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

Call 020 3051 8478Report a leak
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Quick answer: If you have a suspected water leak at a property in Hayes, 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 Hayes

Hayes combines 1930s semi-detached and terraced housing around Botwell and Wood End Green with ex-council low-rise blocks and maisonettes near Townfield and Yeading, plus newer canal-side flat conversions in old EMI and Nestlé factory buildings. This mix of ageing plumbing runs, flat roofs on converted industrial units, and subdivided family homes creates repeated conditions for hidden leaks to develop unnoticed.

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 Hayes we cover

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

Common leaks in Hayes homes

Flat roofs on converted factory and ex-council blocks

Former industrial buildings around the canal and Nestles Avenue have been converted into flats with flat roof sections that were never designed for decades of British weather. Ex-council maisonettes near Townfield and Yeading share similar flat roof detailing. Felt or asphalt coverings crack and split with age, letting water track along joists and down through ceilings well before residents notice staining or damp patches indoors.

Perished seals and ageing pipework in 1930s semis

The interwar semis and terraces across Botwell and Wood End Green often retain original or early-replacement plumbing runs beneath floors and behind stud walls. Rubber washers and compression seals on these pipes perish over time, and joints loosen with thermal movement. Because the pipework is buried under floorboards or plaster, escape of water can continue for weeks, softening joists and skirting before any sign reaches the surface.

Upper-floor bathrooms leaking into flats and shops below

Many Hayes Town properties near Coldharbour and Station Road have been subdivided into flats, or sit above ground-floor shops and takeaways. Bathrooms fitted above these commercial units frequently rely on ageing shower trays and grouted floors rather than proper tanking. Once the waterproofing fails, water seeps through the floor void into the ceiling below, affecting stock, fittings and electrics in the premises underneath.

What our customers say

Excellent
Rated 5.0 / 5 based on 20 reviews on

Was lovely working with the team and they did a fantastic and quick job to get all the mould out of my bathroom. Very much looking forward to working with them on other projects around my house!! Thank you for everything and shout out to Karim for being so sweet!

Mariama✓ a month ago

Omg what brilliant service, excellent the cleaner did a very good job was efficient he took his time and cleaned everything, highly recommend S. Bessim…

Susan Bessim✓ 2 months ago

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✓ 2 months ago

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✓ 3 months ago

Great experience with this company from start to finish. They were professional, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly without any pressure. The work was carried out efficiently and to a high standard, and we’ve already noticed a big improvement. It’s reassuring to deal with a team that genuinely cares about doing the job properly. Highly recommend to anyone dealing with damp or mould issues.

Dowan Barak✓ 5 months ago
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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 Hayes?

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does leak detection in Hayes 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.

More help in Hayes

Damp and mould survey

Find the real cause of damp, mould or a leak in a Hayes property, with a written report and photographs. Damp survey in Hayes →

Structural drying

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