Suspected water leak under a driveway

A buried leak may appear some distance from its source, or drain away without reaching the surface. A supply notification and system behaviour can be as useful as visible wet ground. Let the evidence guide the investigation.

Tell us about the meter, any known private supply route, shared drives and neighbouring boundaries. Existing plans or records of previous repairs can help. Avoid digging to prepare for an appointment.

Suitable tracing helps identify an area for further investigation and repair. The proposed excavation is explained before work. Known buried services and surface restrictions need consideration when planning safe access.

The agreed residential package includes required excavation and plumbing repair. Restoring the driveway surface, paving or landscaping is excluded. Arrange the reinstatement as separate work once the pipe problem has been addressed.

Mention gates, parking, private lanes and any known buried services. Existing drawings can help. Leave the surface intact until the investigation supports a reason to open it.

Underground leak detection

Trace buried water pipes before deciding where to excavate.

Check your area or tell us what you have noticed.