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Leak Detection Bedworth | Non-Invasive | Leak and Heat Heroes

Non-Invasive Leak Detection
in Bedworth

Find It First. Fix It Right. No Unnecessary Damage.

A hidden leak in your Bedworth home silently causes thousands in damage — rotting timbers, growing damp, rising water bills — long before it shows itself. We find the exact source using professional equipment, without unnecessary damage to your property. Every survey includes a full written report for your insurer.

No Unnecessary Damage
Insurance Report Included
350+ Five-Star Reviews
25+ Years Experience
know the signs

6 Warning Signs You May Have a Hidden Leak in Bedworth

Hidden leaks are rarely obvious. By the time water visibly appears, significant damage is usually already done. These are the signs to watch for.

Boiler Pressure Keeps Dropping

If pressure drops repeatedly — even after re-pressurising — there is almost certainly a leak somewhere in the central heating system. It will not resolve on its own.

Damp Patches or Staining on Walls

Unexplained tide marks, yellowish staining or damp patches — particularly on ceilings or lower wall sections — often indicate water tracking from a concealed pipe or joint.

Unexplained Rise in Water Bills

A gradual or sudden increase in your water bill with no change in usage is a classic indicator — some hidden leaks lose hundreds of litres a day completely unseen.

Warm or Soft Spots on the Floor

A warm patch on tiling or a soft, springy area under carpet strongly suggests a leak from an underfloor heating pipe or a buried supply pipe immediately beneath.

Persistent Mould or Musty Smell

Mould that keeps returning despite treatment, or a persistent musty smell in a room with no obvious moisture source, often points to a slow leak feeding continuous dampness to a hidden area.

Sound of Running Water When All Off

If you can hear water running when every tap and appliance is off, there is almost certainly an active leak somewhere in the system. Call us — don't wait for it to get worse.

Not sure if you have a leak? Call us on 07934 844 936 — describe what you're seeing and we'll advise you honestly, before you commit to anything. No charge, no pressure.

Free Phone Advice
how it works

Simple, Transparent, No Risk to You

We don't charge for what we don't find. Here's exactly how every leak detection job works.

1

Free Phone Advice

Call us and describe what you're experiencing — dropping boiler pressure, damp patches, rising bills, warm floors. We'll give you honest advice and a guide price range over the phone, for free, before you commit to anything.

2

On-Site Visual Inspection

We attend and carry out a thorough visual inspection of the property. If we locate the leak at this stage, we quote for the repair and can fix it the same day. If the leak requires specialist equipment to locate, we tell you exactly which method we'll use and the cost — before we start. You decide whether to proceed.

3

No Find, No Fee

If we can't find the leak, you don't pay. Every method we use — thermal imaging, acoustic listening, moisture mapping or trace gas — is quoted upfront and only charged if we locate the source. We find the leak on 95% of first visits.

our methods

5 Methods. One Precise Answer.

We attend any address in Bedworth with all five detection methods. Visual inspection first, specialist equipment only if needed, price agreed before we start.

Method 01

Inspection Camera

Where access is available through service voids, drainage runs or access panels, a high-resolution inspection camera provides direct visual confirmation of the leak source — a joint failure, pipe corrosion, a cracked fitting or root ingress.

Camera footage is recorded and included in the insurance report as direct visual evidence of the fault and its exact location. Every job starts with a visual assessment before any equipment is used.

Visual Confirmation Drainage Inspection Video Evidence Insurance Report
Inspection camera view beneath floor — pipe inspection during leak detection survey
Method 02

Moisture Mapping

A calibrated moisture meter is used to survey affected walls, floors and ceilings, creating a moisture profile of the area. This maps the extent of water penetration and helps identify the direction the moisture is travelling from — pointing towards the source.

Moisture readings also provide objective, measurable evidence for insurance reports — accepted by all major UK insurers.

Insurance Evidence Damage Mapping Objective Data
Moisture mapping leak detection — calibrated moisture meter reading on wall
Method 03

Thermal Imaging Camera

A professional thermal imaging camera detects minute temperature differences in walls, floors and ceilings. Water creates a distinctive thermal signature that is completely invisible to the naked eye — the camera makes it visible instantly.

Particularly effective for underfloor heating leaks and concealed pipework behind plasterboard.

Non-Destructive UFH Leaks Concealed Pipes
Thermal imaging camera leak detection — heat signature showing concealed pipe leak
Method 04

Acoustic Listening Equipment

Water escaping from a pressurised pipe produces a distinctive high-frequency sound as it exits the break point. Professional acoustic listening equipment amplifies and filters these frequencies — allowing our engineers to hear a leak that is completely invisible.

Most effective on pressurised cold water supply pipes. Often used to cross-reference and confirm findings from other methods.

Pressurised Pipes Supply Leaks Cross-Reference
HIKMICRO acoustic leak detection equipment — Probable Leak Site reading on site
Method 05 — Most Accurate

Trace Gas Detection

A safe, inert hydrogen/nitrogen mixture is introduced into the pipe system under controlled pressure. Because hydrogen is the smallest molecule in existence, it escapes through even the most microscopic crack and rises to the surface.

A sensitive electronic detector then traces the gas to its highest concentration — pinpointing the exact leak location even through thick concrete screed, tiled floors or solid walls. This is our most accurate method and is used when all others have been exhausted.

Pinpoint Accuracy Through Concrete Safe & Inert Gas Most Accurate
Trace gas detection — nitrogen BOC cylinder with WIKA pressure gauges connected to central heating system
why it matters

Non-Invasive vs. Traditional Approach

The difference between finding a leak properly and guessing at it can mean thousands of pounds in unnecessary damage — and a rejected insurance claim.

What it means for your home Traditional "Find & Fix" Approach Leak and Heat Heroes
How the leak is located Visual inspection & educated guessing 5 professional methods — systematic
Damage before repair starts Often significant — tiles, screed, plaster Targeted only — minimum access needed
Accuracy of locationVariable — sometimes multiple attempts Precise — confirmed before we open anything
Written insurance report included Rarely included Every survey — fully photographed
Moisture mapping included Not typically carried out Full damage extent documented
Accepted by major UK insurersOften insufficient evidence All major insurers — no second survey
Repair price agreed upfront Unknown until work is underway Confirmed before we start — always
insurance report

A Report Your Insurer Will Actually Accept

Leak Detection Survey Report — Contents
Full property survey summary and methodology used
Thermal imaging photographs with annotated heat maps
Trace gas test results and sensor readings
Acoustic test findings (where applicable)
Moisture meter readings with damage extent mapping
Confirmed leak location with precise dimensions
Inspection camera footage (where applicable)
Recommended repair method and materials
Engineer certification and company insurance details
INCLUDED IN EVERY SURVEY — NO EXTRA CHARGE

Accepted by All Major UK Insurers

Our report is structured to meet the evidence requirements of UK home insurance providers. It includes everything loss adjusters need to process a claim without requiring a second survey or revisit.

Objective, Measurable Evidence

Equipment readings, moisture measurements and thermal images provide objective data — not opinion. This carries significantly more weight with insurers than a written statement alone.

Provided Same Day — No Extra Charge

You receive the full written report on the day of the survey, ready to submit immediately. It is included in the survey price — there is no additional fee.

We Can Liaise With Your Loss Adjuster

If your insurer appoints a loss adjuster, our engineers are happy to discuss findings directly — saving you the stress of acting as an intermediary during an already difficult time.

customer reviews

What Bedworth Customers Say About Our Leak Detection Service

Verified reviews from real customers across Bedworth and Warwickshire — on Google and Checkatrade.

★★★★★
David responded to my enquiry for assistance very promptly, appointment arranged quickly and he ascertained and resolved the problem, leaking pipe, very quickly, kept us informed throughout. Very courteous and helpful. Highly recommended!
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Sarah Milligan
4 days ago
✓ Google Verified
★★★★★
Highly recommend. Excellent customer service from start to finish — professional, reliable and easy to communicate with. Everything was explained clearly, I felt looked after throughout the process, and the work was carried out with great care and attention to detail. Very punctual, respectful and trustworthy.
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Natalia Szymanska
a week ago
✓ Google Verified
★★★★★
A quick & polite response to my enquiry, price and a description of what would probably need doing was clear. Came out quickly and work done promptly. Very polite and left my bathroom clean, problem solved. I won't hesitate to use them again.
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Karl Burgess
11 days ago
✓ Google Verified
★★★★★
Came to us in a quick time for an emergency call. Very professional and helpful. Explained what was wrong and resolved it in an efficient manner. Would recommend and use again.
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Sharon Dougan
2 weeks ago
✓ Google Verified
★★★★★
Needed a quick, semi-emergency fix. Agreed time and date easily (discussion on Sunday night!), respected the property, showed me what went wrong and fixed the issue swiftly, leaving the place in a good state. Price? Competitive. Easy 5 star.
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Peter Pokoradi
3 weeks ago
✓ Google Verified
★★★★★
Friendly, professional and had excellent communication. I would recommend highly to anyone.
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Emily
3 weeks ago
✓ Google Verified
★★★★★
Fantastic, professional, quality service. Contacted with an emergency and was over the very next morning. Came up with a creative solution. Will absolutely be my first point of call for any future issues.
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Adam Fenny
a month ago
✓ Google Verified
★★★★★
Had a really irritating sink leak, one visit found out exactly what it was and the second to fix it. Very polite and efficient, cleaned and tidied up after the job and the new tap looks great 👍
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Niamh O'Connor
a month ago
✓ Google Verified
our guarantee
No Find,
No Fee.

Every detection method we use is quoted before we start and only charged if we locate the leak. If we can't find it — you don't pay. It's that simple.

Free Phone Advice

Call us first. We'll give you an honest guide price range before we attend — no obligation.

Price Confirmed On-Site

After visual inspection we tell you exactly which method is needed and what it costs. You decide before we proceed.

95% Found First Visit

We locate the leak on 95% of first visits. Same-day repair available once the source is confirmed.

local knowledge

Leak Detection in Bedworth — What We Know

Bedworth's housing stock reflects the town's history as a coal mining and ribbon weaving community. The older terraced and semi-detached streets in the town centre — around High Street, King Street and Mill Street — were largely built in the late Victorian and Edwardian period and frequently still have original copper pipework or, in older cases, remnants of lead supply pipes. Hidden leaks in these compact terraced properties often track along party walls before any visible signs appear at surface level.

The majority of Bedworth's residential housing dates from the post-war period — the 1950s through to the 1970s — when significant council and private housing development extended the town across CV12. These properties now have copper systems that are 50–70 years old and increasingly subject to solder joint failure. Bedworth's water hardness is moderate, similar to Coventry, which contributes to long-term corrosion of older pipework.

More recent residential development in CV12, including properties towards Exhall and Ash Green, increasingly features wet underfloor heating. We cover all areas within CV12 and attend with all five detection methods on every visit.

What this means for Bedworth homeowners
  • Victorian and Edwardian terraces — original pipework still common in older parts of CV12
  • Post-war housing stock in majority of CV12 — copper systems now 50–70 years old
  • Compact terraced properties — leaks often track along party walls before becoming visible
  • Moderate water hardness accelerates corrosion in older copper systems
  • Exhall and Ash Green newer developments — UFH increasingly common, trace gas most reliable
  • Dropping boiler pressure is the most common first symptom reported across Bedworth
where we work

Every Part of Bedworth — Every CV12 Postcode

We cover Bedworth and all surrounding CV12 postcodes. Not sure if we reach you? Just call — if you're in Bedworth, the answer is always yes. We also cover Coventry and surrounding Warwickshire.

CV12
Bedworth · Exhall · Ash Green · Bulkington · Hawkesbury
Leak detection also serving: All Saints Road · Ash Grove · Barrass Green · Bedworth Road · Black Bank Road · Bowling Green Lane · Chapel Street · Church Road · Coalpit Field Road · Congreve Walk · Coventry Road · Dog Lane · Exhall Road · Fosse Way · Goodyers End Lane · Graham Road · Hart Road · Hawkesbury Lane · High Street · Hollybush Road · King Street · Mill Street · Mount Pleasant Road · Newtown Road · Nursery Road · Park Lane · Rye Piece Ringway · School Lane · Smarts Road · Spring Road · Stoney Road · The Rye Piece · Tower Road · Union Street · Vernons Lane · Victoria Road · Watling Street · William Iliffe Street
real job · real result

A Catastrophic Leak.
Found Without Guessing.

A homeowner noticed their water bills creeping up but couldn't see any obvious problem. Our engineers attended with acoustic detection equipment, identified the probable leak site within minutes, and traced it to severely corroded copper pipes buried beneath the kitchen floor — leaking into the ground for months, entirely invisible from above.

The pipework was excavated to the exact location identified by the equipment, replaced with new copper, and the kitchen fully restored. No unnecessary damage. No guesswork. One visit. Insurance report delivered the same day.

★★★★★
Absolutely fantastic. David responded very quickly to what turned out to be a catastrophic leak under our kitchen floor. He was very clear, thorough, and explained everything that was going on. He quickly identified the problem, realised how serious it was, and was able to come the next day with the equipment to locate and fix the leak. The leak was in a very difficult place to reach, but he was able to get to it and fixed it, and even identified another pipe that was likely to burst soon, and fixed that as well. Everything has been put back and made good, and you wouldn't even know that he'd been. He also gave a lot of advice on what steps to take next. Can't praise him enough!
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Sarah Owen
★★★★★ · Google Review · Verified · 2 weeks ago
HIKMICRO acoustic detection equipment — Probable Leak Site: Site 10
Step 01
Acoustic Detection
HIKMICRO SuperDetect — "Probable Leak Site: Site 10"
Kitchen sink cabinet — no visible sign of leak from above
Step 02
Nothing Visible Above
Completely hidden — no sign of a problem at surface level
Kitchen cabinet removed — pipes and wet ground exposed underneath
Step 03
Cabinet Removed
Floor opened precisely where equipment indicated
What the equipment found: severely corroded copper pipes buried in concrete — actively leaking water into the soil beneath the kitchen floor for months — completely invisible without specialist detection equipment
Water pooling beneath kitchen floor around corroded copper pipes
Step 04
Active Leak Confirmed
Water pooling in soil beneath concrete screed
Old corroded pipework exposed under kitchen floor
Step 05
Full Extent Exposed
Corroded pipes running beneath the entire cabinet run
Exact leak location on corroded copper pipe beneath kitchen floor
Step 06
Exact Location Found
Precise leak point identified — no guesswork
Removed corroded copper pipes showing pinhole leaks and future failure point circled in red
Step 07
Cause Confirmed
Pinhole + second pipe about to fail — both replaced
New copper pipework installed after leak repair
Step 08
New Pipework Installed
Both pipes replaced with new copper — pressure-tested
Kitchen fully restored after leak detection and repair
Complete
Fully Restored
"You wouldn't even know that he'd been." — Sarah Owen ★★★★★
frequently asked questions

Common Questions About Leak Detection

What is non-invasive leak detection?
Non-invasive leak detection means finding the exact source of a hidden leak without breaking up floors, walls or ceilings unnecessarily. We use professional equipment — thermal imaging cameras, trace gas detection, acoustic listening and moisture mapping — to pinpoint the leak precisely before any remedial work begins. Only once we know exactly where the leak is do we make any access to repair it.
How much does a leak detection survey cost?
We carry out a visual inspection on every visit first. If we locate the leak at that stage, we quote for the repair and can fix it the same day. If specialist equipment is needed, we tell you exactly which method we'll use and the cost before we start — you decide whether to proceed. If we don't find the leak, you don't pay. Call us for a free guide price range before we attend.
My boiler pressure keeps dropping — do I have a hidden leak?
Almost certainly, yes. Repeatedly dropping boiler pressure — particularly if it falls again within hours of re-pressurising — is one of the most reliable signs of a hidden leak in the central heating system. It could be in an underfloor heating circuit, a concealed pipe behind a wall, or at a joint beneath the floor. Call us to describe your symptoms and we'll advise on the right approach. If you need an emergency plumber in Coventry, we're available 24/7.
Will you need to dig up my floors?
Not until we know exactly where the leak is. We start with a visual inspection and only use specialist equipment if needed. Any access work is targeted to the precise location we've identified — minimising disruption to your home. We always agree the approach and the cost with you before starting.
What does "no find, no fee" mean?
It means if we don't find the leak, you don't pay for the detection. We always start with a visual inspection and only move to specialist equipment if needed — each method is agreed and quoted before we use it. If we exhaust all relevant methods and still can't locate the source, there is no charge for the detection. We find the leak on 95% of first visits.
Do you provide a report for my insurance company?
Yes — every survey includes a full written report as standard. It covers the survey methodology, thermal imaging photographs, equipment readings, moisture data, the confirmed leak location and repair findings. It is formatted for direct submission to your insurer and accepted by all major UK home insurance providers. There is no additional charge for the report.
How long does a leak detection survey take?
Most residential surveys take between 1.5 and 3 hours depending on the size of the property and complexity of the system. We'll give you a realistic time estimate when you call so you can plan accordingly.
Can you detect leaks in underfloor heating systems?
Yes — underfloor heating leaks are among our most common referrals in Coventry. We use thermal imaging combined with trace gas detection to locate leaks in wet UFH circuits accurately, even under thick concrete screed or tile adhesive. We also install and repair underfloor heating, so if the circuit is beyond repair we can discuss repair options at the same visit.
Do you cover Bedworth for leak detection?
Yes — we cover every CV postcode across Coventry, from CV1 city centre to CV8. We also cover surrounding areas including Leamington Spa, Warwick, Nuneaton, Rugby, Hinckley, Kenilworth, Bedworth and Stratford-upon-Avon. If you're unsure whether we reach your address, just call and we'll confirm straight away.
book a survey

Book a Leak Detection Survey in Bedworth

Call for urgent situations or send us a message — we cover Bedworth and surrounding CV12 postcodes. Free guide price by phone before you commit to anything.

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