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Leak Detection in Shepherds Bush

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

Shepherds Bush mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces split into flats, mid-century council estates around White City, mansion blocks near the Green, and newer developments tied to the Westfield regeneration. This layering of eras means old lead and cast-iron pipework often sits beneath modern refurbishments, while stacked flats and shared risers make hidden leaks harder to trace and quicker to spread between neighbours.

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 Shepherds Bush we cover

We attend leaks right across Shepherds Bush and its neighbourhoods, including:

Common leaks in Shepherds Bush homes

Converted terraces with stacked bathrooms

Many Shepherds Bush terraces were divided into flats decades ago, leaving bathrooms stacked directly above kitchens or living rooms below. Original waste pipes and joints have often been patched rather than replaced, and perished seals around baths or shower trays let water seep into floor voids unnoticed. By the time a ceiling stain appears downstairs, timber joists and plasterboard may already be saturated.

Flat roofs on extensions and low-rise blocks

Rear additions and the flat-roofed blocks common around White City and Wormwood Scrubs rely on felt or asphalt coverings that degrade with age and weather exposure. Once the membrane splits, rainwater tracks sideways across the roof deck before dripping down internally, often well away from the actual breach. This makes the leak point difficult to identify without opening up the roof structure itself.

Concealed risers in mansion blocks and new-builds

Purpose-built mansion blocks near Shepherds Bush Green and newer flats built during the area's regeneration typically route plumbing through boxed-in risers shared between units. A failed joint or perished washer inside these voids can leak for some time before dampness surfaces in a neighbouring flat, frequently triggering disputes over access and liability while the escape of water continues unseen behind fixed panelling.

What our customers say

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

Very professional and organised I must say came out and completed the work very efficiently customer service was excellent. Definitely recommend this damp and mould service to anyone looking for a job done correctly. :)

Joeie Rouse, via Google

★★★★★

I have been dealing with damp and mould for years but these guys were able to come in and resolve the problem quickly and professionally. Their prices were fair and reasonable and they got the job done clean. 10/10 would use again and would recommend.

Thersa Waron Eurmind, 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 Shepherds Bush?

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does leak detection in Shepherds Bush 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 Shepherds Bush

Damp and mould survey

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

Structural drying

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

Mould removal

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