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Leak Detection in Portobello

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

Portobello's housing stock ranges from Victorian and Edwardian tenements along the promenade to interwar bungalows and semis further inland around Brunstane and Mount Vernon. Many tenement flats have been split and re-plumbed over the decades, while older bathrooms sit directly above ground-floor rooms, so failed pipework, ageing flat roofs and worn seals often go unnoticed until water has already tracked into ceilings 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 Portobello we cover

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

Common leaks in Portobello homes

Tenement bathrooms leaking into the flat below

Portobello's traditional tenements stack bathrooms above living rooms and kitchens in the flat below. Perished sealant around baths and shower trays, or a cracked waste pipe joint, lets water seep through floorboards unseen for weeks. Residents below often notice only when a ceiling stain, bubbling paint or a damp patch appears, by which point joists and plasterwork may already be affected.

Flat and low-pitch roofs on extensions and bungalows

Many rear extensions and the interwar bungalows around Mount Vernon and Duddingston were built with flat or shallow-pitched roofs. Felt and older asphalt coverings degrade with age and coastal weather off the Forth, letting rainwater penetrate at seams and upstands. Leaks can travel sideways across joists before showing as a ceiling stain, making the entry point harder to trace than the damage suggests.

Hidden escape of water from ageing plumbing

Homes converted or extended over past decades, particularly older tenement flats near the High Street, often have plumbing runs concealed within stud walls and boxed-in ducts. A slow leak from a corroded fitting or loose compression joint can run for a long time inside these voids, causing hidden damp, mould and timber decay before any visible sign reaches the surface finishes.

What our customers say

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

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 Portobello?

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does leak detection in Portobello 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 Portobello

Damp and mould survey

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

Structural drying

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

Mould removal

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