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Leak Detection in Portslade

Non-destructive water leak detection across Portslade, 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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Quick answer: If you have a suspected water leak at a property in Portslade, 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 Portslade

Portslade's housing runs from Victorian terraces around the Old Village and High Street to 1930s semis on the slopes towards Mile Oak, plus seafront flats and converted houses near the beach and Basin Road South. This mix of older plumbing, flat-roofed extensions and multi-occupancy conversions means hidden leaks from ageing pipework, worn roof coverings and shared bathrooms are a recurring local problem.

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 Portslade we cover

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

Common leaks in Portslade homes

Victorian terraces with ageing plumbing

Many terraced houses around Portslade Old Village and the streets off the High Street still carry original or early-replacement pipework beneath suspended timber floors. Joints corrode and hairline splits open up out of sight, so water tracks along joists before it ever reaches a ceiling. Residents often notice a musty smell or a soft skirting board long before any visible stain gives the leak away.

Flat-roofed extensions and rear additions

Rear kitchen extensions and garage conversions on the 1930s semis around Mile Oak and Hangleton frequently have flat felt or asphalt roofs, a detail that ages faster than pitched tiling. Once the covering perishes or pooling water finds a weak seam, moisture seeps into the ceiling void below and spreads sideways, often surfacing well away from the original point of entry.

Converted flats and seafront properties

Around Portslade-by-Sea and Basin Road South, larger Victorian and Edwardian houses have been split into flats, meaning bathrooms sit directly above living rooms in other units. Perished shower seals, cracked tanking or a failed waste pipe can send water straight through the floor structure into the flat below, causing damage that only becomes obvious once it has spread through plaster and flooring.

What our customers say

★★★★★

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

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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

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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, 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 Portslade?

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does leak detection in Portslade 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 Portslade

Damp and mould survey

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

Structural drying

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

Mould removal

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