Problem
Water Meter Running
Ref R850 – R2 500 typical residential detection
A moving meter is proof of flow, not proof of where. The first job is to divide the property into sections and test each one, which takes minutes and immediately narrows a whole-property search to a single line or zone.
Likely causes
What is usually behind this
- Burst or weeping supply line under pressure
- Toilet cistern or float valve passing water
- Hot-water line or geyser fault
- Stuck irrigation solenoid or valve
- Pool or water feature autofill
- Meter passing water when the property is isolated
Safe checks you can do now
Before the technician arrives
- 01Confirm every outlet is closed, including outside taps
- 02Shut the main valve at the meter and re-check
- 03Isolate geyser and irrigation zones one at a time
- 04Photograph the meter reading before and after each test
Do not open walls, lift tiles or excavate before the leak is located — it multiplies the repair cost without improving accuracy.
Tests that settle it
Services used for this problem
Expected detection fee
R850 – R2 500 typical residential detection
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