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Our Experience

20 Years Finding Leaks Other Plumbers Miss

For over 20 years, Arundel Plumbing & Drains has helped home and business owners across Arundel and the wider Gold Coast track down hidden water leaks before they cause lasting damage. Our technicians combine acoustic listening equipment, thermal imaging and tracer gas methods to pinpoint leaks under slabs, behind walls and along underground mains, without unnecessary digging or demolition. Whether you're dealing with an unexplained spike in your water bill or a damp patch appearing near your driveway, our experience means we get to the source of the problem quickly and accurately. Locals trust us because we back every leak detection job with clear reporting and a lifetime workmanship guarantee on any repairs we carry out.

20 Years Finding Leaks Other Plumbers Miss

Non-Invasive Methods

We locate leaks using acoustic and thermal equipment, protecting your home from unnecessary excavation or demolition.

Trusted Local Reputation

Home and business owners across Arundel rely on our team for honest, accurate leak detection every time.

Upfront Fixed Pricing

You'll know the cost of your leak detection before we start, with no hidden fees added later.

Experienced Technicians

Our licensed plumbers bring two decades of hands-on leak detection experience to every job.

Suspect a Leak? Act Now

Call Arundel Plumbing & Drains for Fast Leak Detection in Arundel

Arundel Plumbing & Drains provides professional leak detection across Arundel and surrounding Gold Coast suburbs, using acoustic sensors, thermal cameras and tracer gas technology to find hidden leaks in walls, slabs and underground pipework. We work on homes near Arundel Park through to commercial properties along the Smith Street corridor, tracking down everything from pinhole copper leaks to slab leaks beneath tiled floors. Our approach means we find the exact source of your leak first, then repair only what's necessary, saving you from guesswork and unnecessary demolition.

If you've noticed a spike in your water bill, a damp patch on the lawn or a musty smell inside your home, don't wait for the problem to worsen. Pick up the phone and speak with our team, and we'll arrange a time to inspect your property and locate the leak using non-invasive detection equipment. Early detection protects your home's structure, your water bill and your peace of mind, so call {{phone_number}} today to book your inspection.

Common Signs of a Hidden Leak

Could You Have an Undetected Water Leak?

Hidden leaks rarely announce themselves loudly. Instead, you might notice your water meter still spinning when every tap in the house is off, an unexplained rise in your quarterly water bill, or a patch of lawn that stays green and soggy no matter the season. Inside the home, warm spots on tiled floors, peeling paint near skirting boards or a faint musty smell in a particular room can all point to a leak working away under the slab or behind a wall.

Left unaddressed, even a small leak can lead to serious problems over time. Water tracking through a concrete slab can undermine foundations, while moisture trapped in wall cavities encourages mould growth and can damage timber framing and plasterboard. Pinhole leaks in ageing copper pipework, common in many older Arundel homes, tend to worsen gradually until a slow drip becomes a sudden burst.

The challenge is that these symptoms can also point to other issues entirely, such as stormwater ingress, a leaking shower base or condensation from an air conditioning unit. That's where professional leak detection becomes valuable, helping separate a genuine plumbing leak from other causes before any repair work begins.

    Accurate Leak Location, No Guesswork

    Get Your Leak Found Right the First Time

    Our Solution

    How Arundel Plumbing & Drains Locates Leaks in Arundel

    Finding a hidden leak takes more than a hunch and a shovel. Arundel Plumbing & Drains uses a layered approach to leak detection, combining several technologies so we can confirm the exact location of a leak before any pipe is exposed or slab is opened.

    • Acoustic leak detection using ground microphones and correlators to listen for pressurised water escaping from mains, copper or poly pipes
    • Thermal imaging cameras to trace hot and cold water trails through slabs, walls and ceilings
    • Tracer gas testing for plastic pipework or sites where acoustic methods are inconclusive
    • Isolation and pressure testing to confirm whether a leak sits on the meter-to-house main or within the home's internal plumbing
    • Moisture mapping to identify how far water has travelled from its source

    Once we've pinpointed the leak, we mark the exact spot and talk you through the repair options, whether that's a simple patch repair, a section of pipe replacement or a broader repipe for older copper systems. This targeted approach means less mess, less cost and a faster return to normal for your Arundel home or business.

      Related Services

      Other Ways We Can Help

      Leak detection often uncovers issues beyond the leak itself, from ageing drainage systems to broader plumbing concerns. Arundel Plumbing & Drains offers a full range of complementary services across Arundel to keep your property's plumbing and drainage working as it should.

      Stormwater Drainage

      Stormwater Drainage

      We inspect and repair stormwater systems, separating drainage issues from genuine water leaks so the right fix is applied.

      CCTV Drain Inspection

      CCTV Drain Inspection

      Our camera inspections check underground pipework for cracks, root intrusion and blockages contributing to water loss.

      Sewer Line Repairs

      Sewer Line Repairs

      We identify and repair sewer line damage that can sometimes be mistaken for a water leak on the property.

      General Plumbing

      General Plumbing

      From tap repairs to full plumbing maintenance, our team handles the wider plumbing needs uncovered during leak detection.

      Our Process

      Locating Your Leak, Step by Step

      We follow a consistent, methodical process for every leak detection job, so you always know what to expect from Arundel Plumbing & Drains. This structured approach lets us confirm the leak's exact location before recommending any repair, avoiding unnecessary excavation or demolition. Here's how we get to the bottom of your water loss.

      1

      Initial Assessment

      We review your water usage, check the meter and ask about symptoms like damp patches or high bills to narrow down the likely leak area.

      2

      Advanced Detection

      Using acoustic sensors, thermal cameras and tracer gas where needed, we pinpoint the leak's exact location without random digging.

      3

      Report and Repair

      We mark the leak, explain your repair options in plain terms and can carry out the fix on the spot or provide a written report for insurance purposes.

      Complete Plumbing Care

      Beyond Leak Detection

      Leak detection is only one part of what Arundel Plumbing & Drains offers Arundel home and business owners. Explore our other plumbing and drainage services below, or ask our team how we can help with your broader plumbing needs.

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      Our Service Area

      Leak Detection Across Arundel and the Gold Coast

      While Arundel is home turf for our team, Arundel Plumbing & Drains also provides leak detection across neighbouring suburbs including Parkwood, Molendinar, Ashmore, Coombabah and Southport. As a locally run Gold Coast business, we understand the plumbing quirks of the area, from older homes with ageing copper pipework to newer builds on reactive clay soils.

      • Helensvale
      • Coomera
      • Nerang
      • Robina
      • Ormeau
      • Pimpama
      • Currumbin
      • Oxenford
      • Pacific Pines
      • Mudgeeraba
      • Ashmore
      • Surfers Paradise
      • Arundel
      • Labrador
      • Miami
      • Burleigh Waters
      • Kingscliff
      • Carrara
      • Bundall
      • Tugun
      • Coolangatta
      • Benowa
      • Elanora
      • Currumbin Waters
      • Terranora
      • Casuarina
      • Gilberton
      • Maudsland
      • Gaven
      • Sanctuary Cove
      • Bonogin
      • Tallai
      • Worongary
      • Molendinar
      • Coombabah
      • Hollywell
      • Sorrento
      • Mermaid Waters
      • Bilinga
      • Merrimac
      • Tallebudgera
      • Tamborine
      • Canungra
      • Bilambil
      • Bungalora
      • Carool
      • Cobaki
      • Duroby
      • Piggabeen
      • Chinderah
      • Cudgen
      • Duranbah
      • Tumbulgum
      • Jacobs Well
      • Kingsholme
      • Norwell
      • Willow Vale
      • Guanaba
      • Wongawallan
      • Beechmont
      • Binna Burra
      • Clagiraba
      • Boykambil
      • Monterey Keys
      • Santa Barbara
      • Neranwood
      • Sundale
      • Anglers Paradise
      • Currigee
      • Isle Of Capri
      • Paradise Waters
      • The Spit
      • Mermaid Keys
      • Miami Keys
      • Pacific Fair
      • Kirra
      • Benobble
      • Biddaddaba
      • Boyland
      • Ferny Glen
      • Flying Fox
      • Illinbah
      • Sarabah
      • Witheren
      • Wonglepong
      • Yatala
      • Alberton
      • Belivah
      • Luscombe
      • Woongoolba
      • Burnside
      • Bloomfleet
      • Gailes
      • Serviceton
      • Moorvale
      • Ipswich
      • Redbank Plains
      • Brassall
      • Goodna
      • Karalee
      • Redbank
      • Dinmore
      • Booval
      • Bundamba
      • Ebbw Vale
      • Basin Pocket
      • Churchill
      • Coalfalls
      • Flinders View
      • Leichhardt
      • One Mile
      • Raceview
      • Sadliers Crossing
      • Tivoli
      • Woodend
      • Yamanto
      • Amberley
      • Ripley
      • Walloon
      • Booval Fair
      • Bremer
      • Moores Pocket
      • Raymonds Hill
      • Wulkuraka
      • Blacksoil
      • Borallon
      • Glamorgan Vale
      • Goolman
      • Haigslea
      • Ironbark
      • Karrabin
      • Loamside
      • Muirlea
      • Purga
      • Swanbank
      • Thagoona
      • Willowbank
      • Peak Crossing
      • Blackwall
      • Fairney View
      • Vernor
      • Wanora
      • Wivenhoe Pocket
      • Glengarrie
      • Latimer
      • Rialto
      • Kerrydale
      • Brisbane
      • Wynnum
      • Kenmore
      • Chermside
      • Indooroopilly
      • Morningside
      • Sandgate
      • Sunnybank
      • Coorparoo
      • Aspley
      • Paddington
      • Toowong
      • Annerley
      • Camp Hill
      • Carindale
      • Hamilton
      • Kedron
      • Bulimba
      • Tingalpa
      • Ascot
      • Nundah
      • Windsor
      • Bardon
      • Jindalee
      • Oxley
      • Yeronga
      • Moorooka
      • Salisbury
      • Eight Mile Plains
      • Calamvale
      • Tarragindi
      • Carina
      • Clayfield
      • Brighton
      • Boondall
      • Carseldine
      • Geebung
      • Mitchelton
      • Keperra
      • Red Hill
      • The Gap
      • Chapel Hill
      • Fairfield
      • Runcorn
      • Mansfield
      • Rochedale
      • Belmont
      • Cannon Hill
      • Murarrie
      • Banyo
      • Zillmere
      • Taringa
      • Bellbowrie
      • Sherwood
      • Darra
      • Inala
      • Coopers Plains
      • Wakerley
      • Albion
      • Nudgee
      • Virginia
      • Lutwyche
      • Alderley
      • Enoggera
      • Moggill
      • Richlands
      • Woolloongabba
      • Rocklea
      • Greenslopes
      • Wishart
      • Teneriffe
      • Eagle Farm
      • Hendra
      • Taigum
      • Wooloowin
      • Gaythorne
      • Milton
      • Pullenvale
      • Corinda
      • Graceville
      • Wacol
      • Doolandella
      • Highgate Hill
      • Heathwood
      • Kuraby
      • Drewvale
      • Balmoral
      • Hawthorne
      • Hemmant
      • Petrie Terrace
      • Spring Hill
      • Pinkenba
      • Deagon
      • Nashville
      • Shorncliffe
      • Fitzgibbon
      • Kalinga
      • Grange
      • Ithaca
      • Chelmer
      • Fig Tree Pocket
      • Seventeen Mile Rocks
      • Sumner
      • Durack
      • Clifton Hill
      • Tennyson
      • Yeerongpilly
      • Archerfield
      • Macgregor
      • Robertson
      • Larapinta
      • Pallara
      • Willawong
      • Nathan
      • Gumdale
      • Ransome
      • Chandler
      • Burbank
      • Mackenzie
      • Lytton
      • Lota
      • Mayne
      • Doomben
      • Meeandah
      • Toombul
      • Brighton Eventide
      • Eildon Hill
      • Glen Kedron
      • Craigslea
      • The Grange
      • Ballymore
      • Normanby
      • Dorrington
      • Baroona
      • Rosalie
      • Jubilee
      • Rainworth
      • Torwood
      • Ironside
      • Long Pocket
      • Lone Pine
      • Priors Pocket
      • Mater Hill
      • Buranda
      • Altandi
      • Banoon
      • Loreto Hill
      • Ekibin
      • Wellers Hill
      • Whites Hill
      • Erobin
      • Colmslie
      • Doboy
      • Lindum
      • Enoggera Reservoir
      • Springfield
      • Karana Downs
      • Camira
      • Kholo
      • Chuwar
      • Lark Hill
      • Lyons
      • Yellow Wood
      • Samford
      • Highvale
      • Cashs Crossing
      • Birkdale
      • Dundas
      • Bellhaven
      • Holts Hill
      • Kairabah
      • Karawatha
      • Browns Plains
      • Beenleigh
      • Springwood
      • Loganholme
      • Underwood
      • Waterford
      • Daisy Hill
      • Yarrabilba
      • Greenbank
      • Loganlea
      • Eagleby
      • Berrinba
      • Munruben
      • Tanah Merah
      • Cornubia
      • Marsden
      • Chambers Flat
      • Bethania
      • Bahrs Scrub
      • Bannockburn
      • Buccan
      • Edens Landing
      • Holmview
      • Windaroo
      • Wolffdene
      • Brownsleigh
      • Logandale
      • Ingleside
      • Kallangur
      • Brendale
      • Scarborough
      • Narangba
      • Eatons Hill
      • Warner
      • Clontarf
      • Lawnton
      • Murrumba Downs
      • Mango Hill
      • Petrie
      • Margate
      • Kippa-ring
      • Rothwell
      • Bunya
      • Cashmere
      • Joyner
      • Dakabin
      • Griffin
      • Kurwongbah
      • Whiteside
      • Draper
      • Yugar
      • Humpybong
      • Dohles Rocks
      • Samsonvale
      • Clontarf
      • Scarborough
      • Kippa-Ring
      • Rothwell
      • Petrie
      • Griffin
      • Kallangur
      • Murrumba Downs
      • Narangba
      • Burpengary
      • Morayfield
      • Mango Hill
      • Bellmere
      • Caboolture
      • Ningi
      • Wamuran
      • Woodford
      • Dayboro
      • King Scrub
      • Humpybong
      • Margate
      • Lawnton
      • Dakabin
      • Dohles Rocks
      • Kurwongbah
      • Whiteside
      • Moorina
      • Bellara
      • Bongaree
      • Welsby
      • White Patch
      • Woorim
      • Meldale
      • Moodlu
      • Rocksberg
      • Toorbul
      • Wamuran Basin
      • Bellthorpe
      • Neurum
      • Villeneuve
      • Elimbah
      • Campbells Pocket
      • Ocean View
      • White Rock
      • Capalaba
      • Cleveland
      • Thorneside
      • Thornlands
      • Sheldon
      • Pinklands
      • Moore
      • Avoca Vale
      • Benarkin
      • Blackbutt
      • Colinton
      • Fernvale
      • Harlin
      • Linville
      • Monsildale
      • Nukku
      • Taromeo
      • Teelah
      • Wivenhoe
      • Caloundra
      • Maroochydore
      • Mooloolaba
      • Pelican Waters
      • Buderim
      • Nambour
      • Currimundi
      • Baringa
      • Sippy Downs
      • Buddina
      • Parrearra
      • Brisbane
      • Birtinya
      • Warana
      • Beerwah
      • Beerburrum
      • Landsborough
      • Booroobin
      • Maleny
      • Glenview
      • Ilkley
      • Palmwoods
      • Woombye
      • Burnside
      • Highworth
      • Mapleton
      • Montville
      • Yandina
      • Eumundi
      • Marcoola
      • Pacific Paradise
      • Yaroomba
      • Kenilworth
      • Kawana Waters
      • Aroona
      • Battery Hill
      • Meridan Plains
      • Bald Knob
      • Baroon Pocket
      • Cambroon
      • Conondale
      • Curramore
      • Reesville
      • Witta
      • Wootha
      • Mooloolah
      • Palmview
      • Eudlo
      • Chevallum
      • Hunchy
      • Landers Shoot
      • Mons
      • Tanawha
      • Cotton Tree
      • Kuluin
      • Diddillibah
      • Cooloolabin
      • Dulong
      • Flaxton
      • Image Flat
      • Kiamba
      • Kulangoor
      • Kureelpa
      • Perwillowen
      • Ninderry
      • Valdora
      • Eerwah Vale
      • Mudjimba
      • Twin Waters
      • Coolabine
      • Gheerulla
      • Moy Pocket
      • Obi Obi
      • Bokarina
      • Minyama
      • Wurtulla
      • Balingool
      • Calba
      • Cedarton
      • Commissioners Flat
      • Noosaville
      • Doonan
      • Cooroy
      • Verrierdale
      • Weyba Downs
      • Tinbeerwah
      What Sets Us Apart

      Why Arundel Chooses Arundel Plumbing & Drains

      We built our leak detection service around what local home and business owners actually need: honest pricing, tidy work and a job done right the first time. Here's what you can expect when you book with us.

      Upfront Fixed Pricing

      You'll receive a clear, fixed price before any work begins, so there are no surprises on your invoice.

      Tidy Tradie Guarantee

      Our technicians treat your property with respect, leaving your home as clean as when we arrived.

      Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee

      Every repair we carry out is backed by a lifetime workmanship guarantee, giving you lasting confidence in our work.

      Testimonials

      What Our Arundel Customers Say

      Don't just take our word for it. Read what home and business owners across Arundel and the Gold Coast have to say about their experience with Arundel Plumbing & Drains's leak detection team.

      Ready to Find Your Leak?

      Book Your Leak Detection Inspection

      A hidden leak rarely fixes itself, and the longer it runs, the more it can cost you in water usage and property damage. Arundel Plumbing & Drains is ready to help you track down the source, whether it's a slow drip under the slab or a spike in your water bill you can't explain. Reach out today and one of our friendly team members will arrange a suitable time for your inspection. We'll bring the right equipment for the job, explain what we find in plain language, and recommend a repair that actually solves the problem. Get in touch with Arundel Plumbing & Drains and let's put an end to the guesswork.

      Reasons to Choose Arundel Plumbing & Drains

      Why Arundel Trusts Arundel Plumbing & Drains for Leak Detection

      Choosing the right team for leak detection matters, since an inaccurate result can mean unnecessary excavation or a leak that goes unresolved. Our technicians live and work across Arundel and surrounding Gold Coast suburbs, bringing local knowledge and two decades of hands-on experience to every inspection.

      Proven Local Experience

      Our team has spent 20 years locating leaks in Gold Coast homes and businesses. We understand the common plumbing issues found in this region's older and newer properties alike.

      Advanced Detection Equipment

      We invest in acoustic, thermal and tracer gas technology so we can find leaks accurately without unnecessary demolition. This means faster answers and less disruption for you.

      Honest, Transparent Service

      You'll always receive a fixed price and a clear explanation of what we've found. Our Tidy Tradie guarantee means we treat your home with the same care as our own.

      20

      Years of experience

      5,000

      Completed Jobs

      80

      Recurring Customers

      500

      5-Star Reviews

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Leak Detection Questions From Arundel Locals

      We know that dealing with a suspected leak can feel stressful, especially when you can't see where the water is going. Below, we've answered some of the questions we hear most often from Arundel home and business owners, drawing on our experience finding leaks across the Gold Coast.

      The most common sign is a water meter that keeps turning even when every tap, appliance and irrigation system in the house is switched off. Other clues include an unexplained rise in your water bill, a patch of lawn or driveway that stays damp without obvious reason, warm spots on tiled flooring, or a musty smell developing in a particular room. If you notice several of these signs together, it's worth arranging a professional inspection before the leak causes further damage.
      Not usually. We rely on acoustic listening equipment, thermal imaging and tracer gas testing to narrow down a leak's location before any physical work begins. These non-invasive methods let us mark the precise spot where a pipe has failed, so any digging or tile removal is targeted rather than guesswork over a wide area.
      Many older properties in the region still have original copper hot water pipework, which can develop small pinhole leaks over time as the metal wears from the inside. Ageing poly or galvanised pipe can also corrode or degrade with age. These leaks often start small and worsen gradually, which is why early detection makes such a difference to the extent of any repair needed.
      A slab leak occurs when a pipe running beneath a concrete floor develops a leak, often showing up as a warm patch on tiles, a damp carpet edge or a persistently high water bill without any visible water. Other plumbing leaks, such as a dripping tap or a leaking shower waterproofing membrane, are usually easier to spot because the water appears closer to its source. Slab leaks generally require specialised detection equipment since the concrete hides the problem from view.
      Yes, we can provide a written leak detection report that includes photos and details of where the leak was located, which many insurers and restoration companies ask for as part of a claim. Having a clear, professional report can help support your claim and speed up the assessment process.
      It's possible. Irrigation systems left running, a faulty toilet cistern that continues to trickle water, or even a change in household water use can all push your bill higher. Part of our leak detection process involves isolation testing to rule out these possibilities and confirm whether the increase is genuinely due to a leak in your pipework.
      Get In Touch

      Speak With Arundel Plumbing & Drains About Your Leak

      Worried about a leak you can't see? We're here to help. Reach out to Arundel Plumbing & Drains today and describe what you've noticed.

      Our team will talk through your symptoms and arrange an inspection time that suits you. We bring the right detection equipment to every job.

      Fill in the form below or give us a call. We'll help you get to the bottom of it, with straightforward pricing and no unnecessary work.

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