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West Ealing · W13, W7

Leak Detection in West Ealing

Non-destructive water leak detection across West Ealing, tracing hidden leaks with thermal imaging, acoustic sensors and tracer gas, then drying and treating the damage before it becomes mould.

★★★★★ 4.9 from 19 Google reviews · trusted by West Ealing homeowners, landlords & property managers
Quick answer: If you have a suspected water leak at a property in West Ealing, 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.

Leak to dry to treated, one company in West Ealing

West Ealing's housing stock is a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, purpose-built flats above the Uxbridge Road shops, converted period houses split into flats, and newer blocks around the Green Man Lane and Elizabeth line developments. This variety means shared soil stacks, ageing flat roof extensions and ground floor commercial units beneath residential flats are all common, each a distinct route for hidden water to travel unseen between properties.

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 West Ealing we cover

We attend leaks right across West Ealing and its neighbourhoods, including:

Common leaks in West Ealing homes

Converted terraces and shared pipework

Many West Ealing Victorian and Edwardian terraces were split into flats decades ago, leaving bathrooms stacked above kitchens and shared soil stacks boxed into walls. A failed joint or perished washer inside this boxing can leak for weeks, tracking along joists and emerging as a stain in the flat below, far from where the actual pipework fault sits.

Flat roof extensions to rear kitchens

Rear kitchen and bathroom extensions with flat roofs are widespread across West Ealing's terraced streets, particularly around Drayton Green and Castle Bar. Felt or asphalt coverings degrade with age and standing water, allowing rain to seep through insulation and ceiling boards gradually, so damage often appears as spreading discolouration long before any dripping is noticed indoors.

Flats above Uxbridge Road shops

The parade of flats sitting above shops along Uxbridge Road and The Broadway rely on ageing seals around bathrooms, balconies and old pipework runs serving both retail and residential units. When a seal perishes or a supply pipe fails within these mixed-use buildings, water can migrate through commercial ceilings below, complicating detection and making an early professional leak survey essential.

What our customers say

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Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 19 reviews on
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 West Ealing?

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does leak detection in West Ealing 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 West Ealing

Damp and mould survey

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

Structural drying

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

Mould removal

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