Watermain Leak Detection in Blockhouse Bay
Leak Locators Ltd is based near Blockhouse Bay, so we know the area well.
Watermain Leak Detection in Blockhouse Bay
Leak Locators Ltd is based in Auckland and regularly services Blockhouse Bay, so we know the area well.
Blockhouse Bay takes its name from the Te Whau Blockhouse, a military outpost built in 1860 during the New Zealand Wars. While the suburb has grown dramatically since those early days, many properties throughout Blockhouse Bay still contain ageing underground infrastructure.
The suburb experienced significant residential growth throughout the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, meaning watermains in the area can range from older copper and galvanised steel pipes through to early generations of plastic pipe.
If your water bill has increased unexpectedly and there are no visible signs of a leak, there is a good chance water is escaping from an underground watermain beneath your lawn, driveway, footpath or retaining wall.
Leak Locators Ltd specialises in locating hidden watermain leaks throughout Blockhouse Bay and the surrounding suburbs. Whether the leak is large and obvious or small and difficult to detect, we have the equipment and experience to find it accurately.
How We Find Underground Leaks
Leak Locators Ltd specialises in locating hidden watermain leaks throughout Lynfield, Mt Roskill, Hillsborough, Blockhouse Bay, Mt Eden, Epsom and the surrounding suburbs.
Our first step is to inspect the water meter and determine the approximate age and type of watermain based on the era and style of the property. We then calculate the likely water loss and begin tracing the route of the underground pipe.
Using professional electronic locating equipment, we identify the path of underground services. In many Auckland properties, the watermain was installed in the same trench as power, gas, or telecommunications services, allowing us to establish the most likely route of the pipe.
Once the route has been identified, we use advanced acoustic leak detection equipment to listen for the sound of water escaping from the pipe. Our premium Gutermann leak detection system features a large ground microphone and high-powered amplifiers, giving us the best possible opportunity to locate the leak accurately.
The success of acoustic leak detection can depend on several factors, including:
- Traffic and construction noise
- Ground conditions
- Pipe depth
- Pipe material
- Whether the pipe is located beneath concrete or paving
Ferret Leak Locator Technology
For difficult leaks, Leak Locators Ltd also uses Ferret Leak Locator technology.
Unlike acoustic equipment, the Ferret pressure-tests the watermain from the inside and is not affected by traffic noise, ground conditions, concrete surfaces, or pipe depth. By testing sections of the pipe individually, the system can accurately determine whether a leak exists within a specific section of watermain.
This technology has successfully located leaks in situations where conventional methods have failed, including:
- Properties beside busy roads
- Multi-unit developments
- Long shared driveways
- Sites where the route of the watermain is unknown
- Small leaks that produce little or no detectable sound
Repair or Replace in Blockhouse Bay?
The most suitable solution often depends on the type and age of the pipe.
Galvanised steel watermains are often nearing the end of their service life and replacement is usually the most practical long-term solution.
Copper watermains can often be repaired successfully, provided the damaged section can be accessed.
Plastic watermains less than 40 years old are frequently excellent candidates for repair, potentially extending the life of the system without the cost of a complete replacement.
Local Experts You Can Trust
As a Mt Roskill-based company, we are neighbors to Blockhouse Bay we understand the age, construction, and infrastructure of local properties better than most.
Whether your leak is beneath a lawn, driveway, concrete path, or shared accessway, we have the equipment, experience, and technology to give you the best possible chance of finding it.
When you call Leak Locators Ltd, you’re choosing one of the most comprehensive watermain leak detection services available in Auckland.
