You can see the damage. The mystery is where the water is coming from. Guessing wrong means paying to fix the wrong thing. SmartSealed's leak detection service pinpoints the true source of the leak using professional testing equipment, then hands you a written report with photos and a clear scope of works to repair it. 30+ years of experience, trusted by over 10,000 customers across Greater Sydney.
30+
Years experience
10,000+
Customers served
24hrs
Back in use
Free
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How we find the leak
Our technicians combine methods until the source is confirmed, not assumed:
Dye flood testing: the wet area is flooded with coloured dye to trace exactly where water escapes
Thermal imaging: moisture behind walls and under floors shows up without opening anything
Pipe pressure testing: confirms or rules out cracked pipes and failed connections
Moisture meter readings: maps how far water has travelled
Visual and seal-integrity inspection: grout, silicone, flashings and junctions checked point by point
What you get
Leak detection is a standalone professional service, charged like any job, and what you're paying for is certainty:
On-site testing of the affected area (bathrooms, showers, balconies and surrounding rooms; roof leak tracing also available)
A detailed written report with photos showing where the water is getting in
If the fix is ours to do, you'll have a firm quote for it. If it's a plumbing repair, you'll know exactly what to tell your plumber. Either way, nobody's paying to fix the wrong thing.
Note: for straightforward visible problems, such as cracked grout or failed silicone, you don't need paid detection. Send a photo to 0419 988 499 and we'll quote the repair directly, free.
When to book leak detection
Damp, stains or mould with no obvious source
Water appearing in a room next to or below a bathroom or balcony
A leak that came back after a previous "fix"
Pre-purchase or pre-renovation checks on wet areas
Recent leak detection services jobs completed by SmartSealed across Greater Sydney.
Common questions
Before you ask.
Is leak detection free?
No. It's a professional diagnostic service using specialised testing equipment, and it's quoted upfront like any job. The free option is different: for visible, straightforward problems we quote repairs free from a photo or a quick visual inspection.
What does the report include?
Photos of the testing, the confirmed source (or sources) of the leak, and a scope of works to repair it. If we're the right people to do the repair, a quote for that work comes with it, always priced separately so you can see exactly what's what.
Can you detect leaks without pulling up tiles or opening walls?
Yes. That's the point. Dye testing, thermal imaging and pressure testing find the source without demolition.
Do you detect roof leaks?
Yes, roof leak tracing is available, though bathrooms and balconies remain our specialty.
