We find the leak first time — without ripping up your floors. Thermal imaging, acoustic and tracer-gas detection. Reports written for your insurer.
Hidden leaks are easy to misdiagnose. The result? Floors lifted, walls broken open — and the leak still leaking.
HUBB Group's leak detection team uses a combination of non-destructive techniques that allow us to pinpoint the source of a leak without unnecessary damage to your property. Our reports are accepted by every major UK insurer.
Whether it's a slow drip behind a kitchen unit, a central heating leak pushing pressure down every week, or a burst water main under your driveway — we find it first, and we fix it properly.
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We don't guess. We combine multiple non-destructive technologies to give you a confirmed location before any work begins.
High-resolution infrared cameras detect tiny temperature differences caused by water behind walls, under floors and inside pipework — without touching a single tile.
Ground microphones and pipe-correlation devices listen for the unique sound signature of escaping water — invaluable for pressurised systems and water mains.
A safe hydrogen/nitrogen mix is introduced into the system and traced to the leak point with sensitive detectors — the gold-standard method for difficult, intermittent leaks.
We use detection technology to locate the leak before lifting a single floorboard.
Same-day attendance for urgent leaks across Essex and the wider Southeast.
Detailed written reports with photos and diagrams, written for trace & access claims.
Upfront pricing before any repair work starts. Always.
Every leak repair backed by a written guarantee — and a team that stands behind it.
Same engineers from investigation to fix — no subcontractors, no handovers, no dropped balls.
Engineer attends, deploys thermal, acoustic and/or tracer gas. Findings discussed on-site.
Same-day written report with photos and exact leak location, suitable for your insurer.
Repair carried out, system tested and recommissioned. Warranty issued.
Almost never. Our entire approach is built around non-destructive detection — thermal, acoustic and tracer-gas methods locate the exact point of the leak so that any access required is minimal and targeted. If access is needed for the repair, we discuss and quote for it before lifting a single tile.
Most home insurance policies include "trace and access" cover specifically for leak detection. Our reports are formatted for direct submission to insurers and we'll handle the paperwork for you. If you'd like us to liaise with your insurer directly, just let us know.
We guarantee a 4-hour response for emergencies across Essex and the wider Southeast — most jobs are reached within 60–90 minutes. For non-urgent investigations, we'll usually offer you an appointment within 24–48 hours.
Our standard investigation is charged at our hourly rate. If your insurer is covering the cost, you settle our invoice and reclaim from them. We'll always agree the price with you up-front in writing before any work begins.
Yes. The same team that diagnoses the leak carries out the repair, so there's no handover, no waiting for another contractor and no risk of the diagnosis getting lost in translation.
Intermittent leaks are our speciality. Tracer-gas detection in particular is highly effective for slow, occasional or pressure-dependent leaks that other companies struggle with.
Call 01206 615212 for an immediate response or send us a quick enquiry. Our leak detection team covers Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire and the wider Southeast.