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Leak Detection in Hove

Non-destructive water leak detection across Hove, 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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★★★★★ 5.0 from 20 Google reviews · trusted by Hove homeowners, landlords & property managers
Quick answer: If you have a suspected water leak at a property in Hove, 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 Hove

Hove's housing stock ranges from tall Regency and Victorian terraces around Brunswick Town and Cliftonville to 1930s semis in Hangleton and West Blatchington and converted mansion blocks near Church Road. Older properties often retain original lead or cast iron plumbing and flat-roofed rear additions, while subdivided terraces into flats mean bathrooms sit directly above neighbours, making hidden leaks common and often first noticed a floor below.

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 Hove we cover

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

Common leaks in Hove homes

Flat roof extensions on Victorian terraces

Many Hove terraces near Cliftonville and Poets' Corner have single storey rear extensions with flat felt or GRP roofs added decades ago. Once the membrane perishes or flashing pulls away from the original brickwork, rainwater tracks along joists unseen, soaking timber and ceilings below before any staining appears, often leaving the true source well away from the visible damp patch.

Converted flats with stacked bathrooms

Large Regency houses around Brunswick Town and Goldsmid were long ago divided into flats, stacking bathrooms above one another on shared floor voids. A failed shower tray seal or cracked waste pipe joint lets water spread across the void, appearing as a ceiling stain in the flat below, frequently well after the leak began upstairs.

Perished seals in 1930s semis

The semi-detached housing common in Hangleton and West Blatchington often retains original bathroom plumbing runs boxed into stud walls. Rubber washers and silicone seals around baths, mixer valves and old copper joints degrade with age, and because pipework is hidden behind boxing, escaping water can travel along cavities and skirting for some time before it becomes visible.

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 Hove?

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does leak detection in Hove 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 Hove

Damp and mould survey

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

Structural drying

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

Mould removal

Treat black mould in a Hove property and fix the moisture source behind it. Mould removal in Hove →