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Leak Detection in Otford

Non-destructive water leak detection across Otford, 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 19 Google reviews · trusted by Otford homeowners, landlords & property managers
Quick answer: If you have a suspected water leak at a property in Otford, 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 Otford

Otford's housing stock ranges from timber-framed and Victorian cottages clustered around the pond and High Street to 1930s semis and later detached homes on the village's fringes. The older properties often have altered or extended bathrooms and re-roofed sections where original detailing was never properly reinstated, while extensions on newer homes create junctions and flat-roofed additions prone to hidden water ingress over time.

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 Otford we cover

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

Common leaks in Otford homes

Leaking flat roofs over kitchen and garage extensions

Many Otford homes, particularly the 1930s semis and detached houses set back from the High Street, have had kitchen or garage extensions added with flat roofs. Ageing felt or GRP coverings perish and split at the joints, letting water track along joists and ceilings well away from the actual defect, often surfacing as a stain long after the leak began.

Bathrooms leaking through to rooms below in older cottages

Otford's period cottages near the pond and High Street frequently have upstairs bathrooms fitted long after the original build, with floors not designed for wet rooms. Perished silicone seals around baths and shower trays, or cracked grout, allow water to seep into floor joists and ceiling below, causing hidden rot and staining before residents notice anything is wrong.

Failed plumbing behind walls in extended properties

Homes extended over the decades, common throughout Otford's residential roads, often have plumbing runs concealed within stud walls or under solid floors added during renovation. Corroded joints or a slow pinhole leak in these hidden pipes can escape water into cavities for weeks, weakening plasterboard and skirting before any visible damp patch appears on the surface.

What our customers say

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

I recently used a damp and mould specialist company and was extremely impressed with the service from start to finish. From the initial survey, they were knowledgeable, thorough, and took the time to clearly explain the cause of the issue rather than just treating the symptoms.

Tarik Barak, via Google

★★★★★

Clearly communication, easy to deal with and responsive. We would thoroughly recommend. The report was really detailed making our buying negotiations a lot stronger and leaving us with a clear plan of action with possible timeframes.

Ramani Young, 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 Otford?

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does leak detection in Otford 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 Otford

Damp and mould survey

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

Structural drying

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

Mould removal

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