Leak Detection Truro

Leak Detection Specialists Truro

When you suspect a hidden water leak in your Truro property, getting it found quickly matters. Left undetected, even a small leak can damage timber floors, plasterwork and electrics. It can also cause damp and mould that becomes expensive to put right. As Cornwall's county town, Truro has a varied mix of properties across the TR1 postcode area, from Georgian townhouses in the city centre to Victorian terraces, post-war semis and modern developments towards Threemilestone. Each construction type presents different challenges when tracking down hidden leaks.

DCI Leak Detection provides specialist leak detection and repair services throughout Truro and the surrounding areas. Our engineers use non-invasive technology to locate hidden leaks in water supply pipes, central heating systems, underfloor heating circuits, and underground pipework. We help homeowners, landlords, property managers and commercial premises protect their buildings from ongoing water damage.

Whether you're dealing with a sudden spike in your water bill, low boiler pressure, damp patches on walls or ceilings, or an active leak you simply cannot find, we can help. We work with homeowners, landlords, letting agents and commercial property managers across the city.

Our Leak Detection Services in Truro

We offer comprehensive leak detection services to locate leaks anywhere in your Truro property. Behind walls, beneath floors, underground in gardens or driveways, or within your heating system. Our approach combines multiple detection methods so we find the actual source of the problem, not just where the water ends up.

Leak Detection Technology We Use

Finding a hidden leak takes more than guesswork. Our engineers use multiple specialist technologies and choose the most appropriate methods based on your property type, where we suspect the leak might be, and what kind of pipework is involved. This multi-method approach gives us the best chance of pinpointing the leak while keeping disruption to a minimum.

Thermal Imaging Leak Detection

Our thermal imaging leak surveys use infrared cameras to detect temperature differences caused by water escaping from pipes. This works particularly well for locating leaks behind walls, within ceiling voids and beneath floors without any need for exploratory damage. In Truro's older Georgian and Victorian properties, thermal imaging is especially valuable for tracing leaks through solid walls and beneath suspended timber floors, helping us identify the actual source rather than just where the water ends up.

Acoustic Listening Equipment

Acoustic listening leak detection uses sensitive microphones to detect the sound of water escaping under pressure. This technology works well for tracing leaks in mains supply pipes, both inside your property and underground. In Truro, we often use acoustic equipment to trace leaks in supply pipes running beneath front gardens and driveways, particularly in properties with longer runs from the pavement to the house. Our equipment filters out background city noise so we can identify exactly where the leak is loudest.

Tracer Gas Detection

For central heating systems and underfloor heating circuits, tracer gas leak detection is often the most effective method. We introduce a safe, inert gas (typically a hydrogen-nitrogen mix) into the system. The gas escapes at the leak point and rises through flooring and wall materials, where our detectors locate it at the surface. Many Truro properties have had extensions or renovations that include underfloor heating, and tracer gas allows us to pinpoint leaks in these circuits without lifting large areas of flooring unnecessarily.

Other Detection Methods

Depending on your situation, we may also use moisture mapping to track dampness through building materials, endoscopic cameras to inspect pipe interiors and cavities, or pressure testing to confirm whether a system is leaking. For water mains leak detection and slab leak detection beneath concrete floors, we combine multiple methods to get it right.

Leak Detection for Truro Property Types

Truro's property mix presents specific challenges for leak detection. The city includes everything from Georgian townhouses in the centre to Victorian and Edwardian terraces, inter-war semis, post-war council housing and modern family homes. Each construction type has different pipe materials, layouts and common leak points. Our engineers have worked across all of them.

Georgian and Victorian Properties

The older properties around Truro city centre and Lemon Street area often feature original lead or iron pipework, solid walls, and suspended timber floors. Leaks in these homes can be particularly challenging because water travels along joists and through voids before becoming visible. We use thermal imaging and moisture mapping to trace leaks accurately, identifying the actual source rather than just where dampness appears on ceilings or walls below.

Semi-Detached and Terraced Houses

Truro has many inter-war and post-war semi-detached homes, often with copper pipework and solid ground floors at the rear with suspended timber at the front. Common issues include leaks from bathroom and kitchen plumbing systems and pipework, central heating pipework running beneath ground floors, and supply pipes entering the property. Our acoustic and thermal equipment can trace pipes hidden within wall cavities and floor voids without opening up the structure.

Modern Developments

Newer properties towards Threemilestone, Treliske and around the outskirts of Truro often have plastic pipework that's less prone to corrosion, but leaks still occur at joints, manifolds and connections. Many have also been built with underfloor heating, which requires specialist detection when a leak develops in the circuit. We can trace these systems accurately without unnecessary disruption to your flooring.

Commercial and Mixed-Use Properties

Truro's position as Cornwall's administrative and commercial centre means it has numerous commercial properties, including shops, restaurants, offices, the Royal Cornwall Hospital, and care facilities. We provide professional leak detection for commercial premises with flexible scheduling to minimise business disruption. Our detailed reports are formatted for building managers, landlords and insurers as required.

Signs You Might Have a Leak

Many leaks stay hidden for weeks or months before becoming obvious. By the time you see visible damage, a lot of water may already have been lost and the structure affected. Here are warning signs that suggest you should get a professional leak detection survey:

• Water bill has gone up but your usage hasn't changed
• Boiler pressure keeps dropping and needs topping up
• Damp patches, staining or bubbling paint on walls or ceilings
• Musty or mouldy smell, especially where there's no obvious moisture source
• Sound of running water when everything is switched off
• Warm or wet spots on floors (particularly with underfloor heating)
• Water pressure has dropped throughout the property
• Water meter spinning when nothing is running

If you've noticed any of these in your Truro property, it's worth investigating sooner rather than later. Catching a leak early typically means simpler repairs, lower costs and less damage overall.

How Our Leak Detection Process Works

When you contact us about a suspected leak in Truro, here's what happens:

Insurance Claims and Trace & Access

If you're claiming on your home insurance for water damage, your policy may include trace and access cover. This typically pays for the investigation to find where the leak is coming from, separate from the cost of repairing the damage itself.

We provide insurance-standard reports that include:

• Description of the investigation methods used
• Photographic and thermal imaging evidence
• Precise leak location with reference to property layout
• Technical findings and pipe identification
• Recommendations for repair

These reports are formatted to support your claim and give your insurer the information they need to process it. We can liaise directly with loss adjusters when required and provide additional documentation if requested. You can learn more about what trace and access covers on our dedicated guide.

Not sure whether your policy includes trace and access cover? Check the policy documents or contact your insurer before arranging your visit. We're happy to discuss the likely investigation scope so you can confirm cover in advance.

Why Truro Customers Choose Us

Here's why homeowners and businesses in Truro trust us to find their leaks:

• Leak detection is all we do – it's our specialist focus
• We use thermal cameras, tracer gas and acoustic equipment
• Local engineers who understand Cornish property types
• Non-invasive methods mean less damage to your property
• Same-day and next-day appointments often available
• We explain what we're doing and what we find clearly
• Reports include photos and are accepted by insurers
• We cover Truro and all surrounding Cornwall areas

We're a locally operated company serving customers throughout Cornwall and Devon. Our focus is on accurate results, practical advice and reports that stand up to insurance scrutiny. We want to help you resolve your leak problem quickly so you can get back to normal.

Leak Detection Areas Near Truro

If you're just outside Truro, we also cover the following areas in Cornwall:

Truro Service Area Map

Book Leak Detection in Truro

Hidden leaks rarely fix themselves. What starts as a minor drip behind a wall or beneath a floor can escalate into significant structural damage, affecting timber joists, plasterwork and even electrical systems. The longer a leak goes undetected, the more water is wasted and the greater the repair bill becomes.

Professional leak detection takes the guesswork out of finding the source. Rather than tearing up floors or cutting into walls hoping to find the problem, our targeted approach means repairs can be planned precisely. This reduces disruption, keeps costs down and gets your property back to normal faster.

For Truro homeowners dealing with insurance claims, having a professional trace and access report can make the difference between a smooth claim process and a frustrating back-and-forth with your insurer. Our documentation provides the evidence needed to support your case.