Leako Leak Detection

Non-invasive leak detection across Berkshire, Surrey and London

Leako Leak Detection is a specialist service dedicated to locating hidden water leaks in residential and commercial properties. The company works across Berkshire, Surrey, London and the surrounding areas, and its stated approach is to identify the source of a leak as precisely as possible before any opening-up or repair work is considered. Its engineers use diagnostic equipment rather than exploratory demolition, which the company presents as a way to limit disruption and avoid unnecessary repair costs.

The firm reports more than ten years of experience in locating hidden leaks and investigating plumbing and building-related water damage. Its work covers both private homes and commercial buildings, and it also handles investigations linked to insurance claims.

Where leaks are traced

The service catalogue concentrates on concealed pipework and hard-to-diagnose systems. According to the company, its specialists locate leaks in central heating systems, underfloor heating, mains water supplies, hot and cold water pipework, underground pipes, waste pipework and flat roofs. It also lists radiators and valves, bathrooms and kitchens among the areas it investigates in residential properties.

Typical triggers for an investigation include unexplained damp, visible water damage, a drop in heating pressure, low water pressure or an unusually high water bill. The company also takes on cases where a leak is simply suspected but not yet visible.

Diagnostic methods and equipment

Leako describes a toolkit built around non-destructive testing. The equipment it names includes acoustic listening devices, thermal imaging cameras, hydrogen tracer gas detection, moisture meters, pressure testing equipment and advanced flow monitoring technology. These are combined depending on the nature of the leak.

• Thermal imaging surveys
• Pressure testing
• Tracer dye and flood testing
• Acoustic leak detection
• Endoscope camera inspections
• Moisture meter surveys and damp investigations
• Tracer gas leak detection
• Water damage investigations

The company notes that water can travel considerable distances through building materials before it becomes visible, so the location of a damp patch may not match the location of the leak. Its damp and water damage investigations are aimed at closing that gap.

Residential and commercial clients

On the residential side, the service is aimed at homeowners, landlords and residential properties. For commercial work, Leako covers offices, retail premises, commercial buildings, landlords and facilities management companies, with investigations that can extend to water supplies, heating systems, underground pipework, flat roofs and other concealed plumbing installations. The company states that it understands the need to limit disruption to occupants and normal business activity.

It also offers pre-purchase and post-purchase plumbing surveys, which sit alongside the core leak detection work.

Insurance trace and access

Leako carries out trace and access investigations for insurance-related claims. The company states that, where appropriate, it provides detailed findings and photographic evidence to support the investigation and assist with the claim process. Engineers draw on thermal imaging, acoustic detection, moisture investigation, tracer gas and other techniques depending on the leak.

Find-and-fix and same-day assistance

Where possible, the company offers same-day assistance. Its find-and-fix service means that once a leak source has been identified, the required repair can be assessed and, where suitable, carried out. Leako presents this as a way to shorten the time a property remains affected and to reduce the risk of further water damage.

The company describes its team as qualified plumbers who are fully DBS checked, and refers to a clear booking system and detailed quotes provided up front.