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Leak Detection in Swanley

Non-destructive water leak detection across Swanley, 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 17 Google reviews · trusted by Swanley homeowners, landlords & property managers
Quick answer: If you have a suspected water leak at a property in Swanley, 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 Swanley

Swanley's housing runs from 1960s and 70s ex-council semis and terraces around White Oak and Swanley proper, through to older cottages in Swanley Village and Hextable and newer estates at New Barn. Flat-roofed extensions, ageing bathroom plumbing and mixed-age pipework across this stock mean hidden leaks often develop unseen behind walls, under floors or above ceilings before they're spotted.

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 Swanley we cover

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

Common leaks in Swanley homes

Flat-roofed extensions on postwar semis

Many of Swanley's 1960s and 70s semis and terraces, particularly around White Oak and the older parts of town, carry flat-roofed kitchen or bathroom extensions with felt or asphalt coverings. Once these perish or blister, rainwater tracks slowly along joists rather than dripping straight through, so damp patches and sagging ceilings often appear well away from the actual leak point, delaying discovery.

Upstairs bathrooms in older village homes

In Swanley Village and Hextable's older cottages and converted houses, bathrooms sitting above kitchens or living rooms rely on ageing waste pipework and shower trays. A failed seal around a bath, shower tray or waste pipe can let water seep into the floor void for weeks, showing up as staining or a soft ceiling in the room below long after the leak began.

Concealed pipework in newer estate housing

Newer developments such as New Barn and parts of White Oak use plastic push-fit plumbing and en-suite installations routed within stud walls and under floor screeds. Fittings and seals in these tighter, boxed-in spaces can fail quietly, and because pipework is hidden behind plasterboard rather than exposed, escaping water often spreads sideways before any visible sign reaches the surface.

What our customers say

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

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 Swanley?

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does leak detection in Swanley 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.