Start with what you have noticed
Some leaks offer little sound or surface evidence. Where pipework can be prepared and isolated appropriately, gas tracing can provide another way to investigate an escaping route. It is a selected method within a wider investigation.
Interpret readings alongside the pipe route
A suitable tracer mixture is introduced to an appropriately prepared section under controlled conditions. A detector is then used around relevant surfaces and routes. Gas can migrate through voids and surrounding materials, so the engineer interprets the findings with the layout and other test evidence before choosing an access point.
Signs that can prompt an investigation
- A leak beneath a solid floor
- A quiet leak with limited acoustic evidence
- An isolated circuit losing pressure
- A buried supply needing further investigation
Planning the visit
Access to appropriate isolation points is useful. Explain any shared supplies and restrictions on interruption so the engineer can assess whether this method is practical.
What to be aware of
A method that may help
Tracer gas detection
Trace escaping gas from suitably prepared water pipework when other clues are limited. The engineer selects the appropriate combination for the property.
Questions about this service
How do you investigate tracer gas leak detection?
A suitable tracer mixture is introduced to an appropriately prepared section under controlled conditions. A detector is then used around relevant surfaces and routes. Gas can migrate through voids and surrounding materials, so the engineer interprets the findings with the layout and other test evidence before choosing an access point.
What should I prepare?
Access to appropriate isolation points is useful. Explain any shared supplies and restrictions on interruption so the engineer can assess whether this method is practical.
What does the £1,350 price include?
For an agreed residential job, £1,350 covers investigation, specialist detection, tracing, necessary access or excavation, the plumbing repair, parts, materials, post-repair testing and a Trace & Access report. The plumbing repair has a 12-month workmanship warranty. The total includes any applicable tax. Decorative and remedial reinstatement is excluded.
Do I need to identify the leak before enquiring?
No. Describe the actual symptoms, the full postcode and any earlier findings. The investigation establishes which system and methods are relevant; you do not need to open floors or choose detection equipment.
Where can I arrange this service?
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Related services
- Underground leak detection — Trace buried water pipes before deciding where to excavate.
- Underfloor heating leak detection — Targeted investigation for leaking water-based floor heating circuits.
- Central heating leak detection — Find concealed heating-pipe leaks when pressure keeps falling.
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