Commercial Leak
Detection
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Fast, accurate commercial leak detection in Melbourne for offices, shops, factories, warehouses, schools and apartment buildings.
Vic Plumbing & Drainage help businesses across Melbourne find and fix water and gas leaks with care. Our experienced team uses non-invasive equipment to pinpoint the source, then talks you through the best way forward. With teams in Keilor and Mount Waverley, we’re always close by.
Non-Invasive Leak Detection Methods
We like to find the exact spot before we pick up a tool. It keeps the job neat, quick and kind to your building. Depending on your site and pipework, we’ll use one or more of these methods.
Thermal imaging
A thermal camera picks up small changes in temperature. Warm water pipes and damp areas show up clearly on screen, so we can trace a leak through walls and floors without touching them.
Acoustic leak detection
Water moving out of a pipe makes a faint sound, even under concrete or asphalt. Our listening equipment picks it up and guides us to the right spot.
Tracer gas
For very quiet leaks, we fill the pipe with a safe mix of nitrogen and hydrogen. The gas finds its way out at the leak and rises to the surface, where our detector picks it up. It’s ideal for long underground pipes and slab leaks.
Commercial Water Leak Detection Melbourne
Commercial buildings often have pipes running under slabs, behind fit-outs and beneath car parks. Our commercial water leak detection covers all of it, from mains and internal pipework to hot water systems, fire service lines and underground supply.
A few things that might prompt a call for commercial water leak detection in Melbourne:
A water bill that’s higher than usual
A water meter that keeps moving when everything is turned off
Damp patches or stains on walls, ceilings or carpet
A change in water pressure across your taps
Soft ground or shifting paving near the building
Once we’ve found the leak, we’ll walk you through what’s going on and the options for repairing it. If it’s coming from a sewer or stormwater pipe, our commercial drain cleaning and drainage team can look after that for you as well.
Commercial Gas Leak Detection
If you smell gas, Energy Safe Victoria advises turning off the gas at the meter if it’s safe, then calling your gas distributor’s emergency line. If anyone needs urgent help, call 000.
Once the site is safe, our licensed gasfitters will test your pipework, find the leak and repair it. We work on gas lines to commercial kitchens, plant rooms and heating systems all the time, so we know these systems well. You’ll receive a compliance certificate when the job is complete, and we’re happy to help with any other commercial gas fitting your site needs.
Minimal Disruption to Your Business
Keeping your business running smoothly matters to us, so we plan our commercial leak detection services in Melbourne around you. We’ll start with a quick chat about your trading hours, deliveries and access. Because we pinpoint the leak first, any access we need is small and tidy.
We’ll also take care of the extras for you:
Permits, where they’re needed
Certificates of compliance
Removing soil and restoring paving
A licensed electrician, if the job needs one
After-Hours Response
We’re here 7 days a week and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends, whatever suits your business best. If you need us urgently, ring us on 03 9012 5111 and we’ll get someone out to you as soon as we can.
Find Your Leak Today
We’d love to help you track down your leak and get everything flowing as it should. Our friendly team offers commercial leak detection services in Melbourne 7 days a week, with clear advice and upfront pricing. Call 03 9012 5111 or drop a line to estimating@vicplumbing.com.au and we’ll book you in.
Commercial Leak Detection FAQs
How do you find a leak while protecting the building?
We use thermal imaging, acoustic equipment and tracer gas to narrow the leak down to a small spot. That means we only open up the area we need to.
How long does commercial leak detection take?
Most leaks are found in one visit. Larger sites with long underground pipes can take a little longer, and we’ll give you an idea of timing once we’ve had a look.
Who is responsible for a gas leak on my property?
Your gas distributor usually looks after the meter and the pipes from the street. Pipework on your side of the meter is generally the owner’s responsibility, and our gasfitters can take care of it for you.
How much does commercial leak detection cost in Melbourne?
It depends on the size of your site, how easy the pipes are to reach and which methods we use. We’ll give you upfront pricing before we start, so you know exactly where you stand.
Do you fix the leak too?
Yes. Once we’ve found it, we can repair or replace the pipe and tidy up the area afterwards.
Do you offer leak detection for homes?
We do. For leaks at home, our leak detection plumber Melbourne team is happy to help.