Service
Slab Leak Detection
Ref Detection service
A slab leak is the most expensive leak to guess at. Opening a floor at random can cost tens of thousands of rand and still miss the pipe. We combine acoustic listening with thermal scanning and pressure isolation to define a small, defensible excavation point before any tile is lifted.
Symptoms we test for
What this looks like on site
- Warm or hot patch on a tiled or screed floor
- Damp smell or mould appearing at skirting level
- Floor tiles lifting, hollow or cracking along a line
- Persistent high water bill with no visible leak
- Water seeping at the base of a wall
How the survey runs
Five steps, no exploratory demolition
- 01
Zone isolation
The under-floor network is isolated leg by leg to confirm a slab loss and exclude the rest of the system.
- 02
Acoustic correlation
Pressure-driven leak noise is correlated to a point on the floor plan, typically to within a small radius.
- 03
Thermal verification
Thermal imaging confirms the path and the hot or cold signature under the tile before we mark it.
- 04
Marked excavation point
A single marked point, photographed and measured, so the repair opens the minimum area.
Equipment applied
Methods used for this service
Indicative fee
R1 500 – R5 000
Full pricingDependent on slab size, pipe layout and access. Quoted before work begins.
Includes a free written report. No-find, no-fee.
Where we cover
FAQ
Slab Leak Detection questions
Still unsure? Call the 24/7 line or send a WhatsApp and describe what you are seeing — we will tell you what test is needed.
Can a slab leak be repaired without breaking the floor?
Sometimes a re-route is possible, but that is a plumbing decision. Our job is to prove exactly where the failure is so the repair method can be chosen with confidence.
How accurate is slab leak location?
On a typical residential slab we mark a point within a small radius. Accuracy improves with clean access, known pipe routes and quiet site conditions.
Does home insurance cover slab leak detection?
Many policies cover trace-and-access work once a leak is confirmed. Our written report is structured to support that claim.
Related services
Often booked together
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24/7 dispatch · 069 268 0988
Find it once, repair it once.
Tell us what you are seeing. We confirm the test needed, agree the fee and find the leak — with a written report and your no-find-no-fee guarantee.