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Brighton and Hove · East Sussex · South East England

Leak detection in Brighton and Hove.

Thermal imaging, acoustic, tracer gas, fluorescent UV dye, salt-test damp analysis. Same-day to next-day for scheduled visits, target on-site 9am to 5pm. Across Brighton, Hove, Patcham, Portslade and the wider Brighton and Hove.

Insurance-grade reportingBS-compliant workmanship12-month workmanship guarantee
30-60 MINResponse time
12 MOWorkmanship guarantee
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Local context

Leak detection in Brighton and Hove: what we expect on site.

Leak detection in Brighton and Hove deals with the consequences of salt and scale together. Marine air corrodes the original lead and brass supply pipe still feeding many BN1, BN2 and BN3 properties, while Southern Water's very hard supply furs the inside, so failures tend to be slow weeps at corroded joints rather than obvious bursts. We trace them non-invasively – thermal imaging across solid-wall terraces, acoustic correlation along the supply run, and tracer gas where a pipe is buried under period flooring – so we can pinpoint the fault without lifting more than we have to. The output is a written, insurance-grade report identifying the leak location and the repair needed. The trace is fixed-priced and there is no callout fee – see /pricing.

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Frequently asked

Leak detection in Brighton and Hove: your questions.

How fast can you reach Brighton and Hove for leak detection?
Same-day to next-day for scheduled visits, target on-site 9am to 5pm. We do not run reactive 24/7 callouts in East Sussex unless the district is M25-adjacent (yours is not). Scheduled project visits are slot-booked from our north-west London base. Times quoted are best-effort targets, not contractual guarantees.
What does leak detection cost in Brighton and Hove?
Brighton and Hove leak detection survey from £449 for a 60 to 90 minute visit with written insurance-grade report (inc VAT for domestic). Any follow-on repair work charged at the hourly rate that applies at your zone and time of day, billed in 30-minute increments (see /pricing). Salt-test damp analysis from £125 per sample with 48-hour lab turnaround.
Do you cover all postcodes in Brighton and Hove?
Yes. We cover BN1, BN2, BN3 across Brighton, Hove, Patcham, Portslade and the rest of Brighton and Hove. Coastal salt-air corrosion accelerates lead and brass fitting wear; listed buildings concentrated in The Lanes and Kemptown.
What kit do you bring to Brighton and Hove for leak detection?
FLIR E76 (320×240 sensor) or FLIR E96 (640×480 sensor) thermal imaging camera (sensitive to <0.04°C), Sewerin Aquaphon A150 acoustic correlator with rod and ground microphone, 5% hydrogen / 95% nitrogen tracer gas safe mix (BS EN 14338-compliant), Spectroline OPX-365 UV dye inspection lamp, and Protimeter Surveymaster moisture mapping tool.
Will the report be accepted by my insurer in Brighton and Hove?
Yes. Our written leak detection reports are accepted by every major UK insurer for trace-and-access policy claims: LV, Aviva, Direct Line, Admiral, Hiscox, Zurich, AXA, RSA, NIG, Allianz, Ageas, Legal & General. Reports include location coordinates, leak rate or drainage condition estimate, photographic evidence, thermal image scans, and a recommended-repair section the customer can hand to any contractor.

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We run both drainage and leak detection across Brighton and Hove. Drainage handles the unblock + survey + relining work; leak detection handles the forensic trace + insurance report side. Many customers book both on the same visit.

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