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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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★★★★★ 5.0 from 20 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

Excellent
Rated 5.0 / 5 based on 20 reviews on

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✓ a month ago

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✓ 2 months ago

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✓ 2 months ago

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✓ 3 months ago

Great experience with this company from start to finish. They were professional, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly without any pressure. The work was carried out efficiently and to a high standard, and we’ve already noticed a big improvement. It’s reassuring to deal with a team that genuinely cares about doing the job properly. Highly recommend to anyone dealing with damp or mould issues.

Dowan Barak✓ 5 months ago
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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.

More help in Swanley

Damp and mould survey

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

Structural drying

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