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Leak Detection in Poplar

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

Poplar's housing stock ranges from the flat-roofed, system-built blocks of the Lansbury Estate and Aberfeldy Estate to converted Victorian terraces near Bow and Limehouse, and stacked riverside apartment towers close to Canary Wharf. This mix of ageing council-built concrete, old brick terraces and dense high-rise plumbing runs means hidden leaks develop differently across the area, often tracking through shared structures before they surface.

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 Poplar we cover

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

Common leaks in Poplar homes

Flat roofs on Poplar's post-war estates

Much of Poplar was rebuilt after the war with flat-roofed low and mid-rise blocks, including parts of the Lansbury and Aberfeldy estates. The felt or asphalt coverings on these roofs perish with age and sun exposure, allowing water to track along joists and through ceiling voids for months before a stain appears. By the time a resident notices damp plasterboard, timber and insulation below may already be saturated.

Stacked bathrooms in high-rise blocks

Poplar's tower blocks and newer riverside developments near Canary Wharf and Blackwall stack bathrooms directly above one another through concrete floor slabs. When shower trays, waste pipes or sealant around baths fail, water escapes through service ducts and cable routes rather than straight down, often reappearing in a neighbour's flat one or two floors below rather than the unit directly beneath.

Old pipework behind refurbished interiors

Around Limehouse Cut and the Victorian terraces near Bow, original cast iron and lead plumbing sits behind modern refurbishments carried out during recent conversions. Perished joint seals and corroded pipe runs can leak slowly into wall cavities, hidden by replastering or new kitchens and bathrooms fitted over the old layout. This escape of water is frequently only found once skirting boards swell or a musty smell develops.

What our customers say

★★★★★

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, via Google

★★★★★

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, via Google

★★★★★

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

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 Poplar?

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does leak detection in Poplar 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.