Accurate Water Leak Detection In Brisbane
Non-invasive water leak detection across Greater Brisbane.
No leaks found – no charge* | Clear reports for your plumber or insurer.
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Why Choose Max Leak Detection?
Pay only if we find the leak
If we don’t detect a leak, you don’t pay—it’s that simple. You’ll always know where you stand.
You save money by acting early
Water leaks can cause serious damage over time—rot, mould, rising water bills. Our service finds the likely source fast so you can act before it becomes costly.
No guesswork, no unnecessary damage
We use specialist equipment to pinpoint the likely source of the leak. That means no ripping up floors or walls chasing the problem—just clear answers.
We come to you, anywhere in Brisbane
We’re local and mobile, servicing within roughly one hour of Chapel Hill. Extended travel may be available by arrangement.
Reports that help you get the job done
Our detailed leak reports are easy to understand and useful for plumbers and insurers. That means clearer evidence when deciding the next step or lodging a claim.
Trusted by homeowners, agents, and builders
We’ve helped hundreds of Brisbane residents, real estate agents, and builders detect hidden leaks and avoid unnecessary damage. You can rely on us for honest, expert service.
How Water Leak Detection Works
Water leak detection is the process of locating hidden water leaks without unnecessary damage to walls, floors, tiles, driveways, or concrete slabs. At Max Leak Detection, we use specialised leak detection equipment including acoustic listening devices, pressure testing equipment, and pipe locating tools to narrow down the most likely leak location.
What is acoustic leak detection?
Acoustic leak detection uses sensitive listening equipment to detect the sound and vibration created by pressurised water escaping from a pipe.
This method can help locate leaks under concrete, behind walls, beneath driveways,
and underground water lines.
Common signs of a hidden water leak
- Unexpectedly high water bills
- Water meter movement when no water is being used
- Damp smells or mould growth
- Warm or wet areas on floors
- Sound of running water when taps are turned off
- Cracks or movement in concrete or walls
What happens after the leak is located?
Once the most likely leak location is identified, the area is marked clearly to assist the homeowner, plumber, builder, or insurer with the next step. Max Leak Detection specialises in locating hidden water leaks and providing clear reports for your chosen licensed plumber.
Water leak detection service areas in Greater Brisbane
Max Leak Detection services properties across Greater Brisbane and nearby areas within roughly one hour of Chapel Hill, subject to booking availability. Extended travel may be available by arrangement for an additional fee.
Brisbane suburbs we commonly service are listed in the FAQ below.
We help homeowners, plumbers, builders, and property managers
locate hidden water leaks across Greater Brisbane.
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Listening equipment helps locate hidden pressurised water leaks behind walls, under floors, and underground.
Pressure Testing
Pressure testing helps confirm whether a water line is leaking before walls, floors, or concrete are opened.
Slab and Concrete Leaks
We precisely locate leaks under concrete slabs, driveways, paths, and tiled areas.
High Water Bill Checks
Meter movement, unexplained usage, and rising water bills can be investigated before damage spreads.
Shower Leaks
We test showers using advanced equipment—including thermal imaging, fluorescent dye flood testing, and moisture meter.
Water Pipe Locating
We locate buried water lines to support safer, more targeted investigation.
What You Receive After Leak Detection
Max Leak Detection provides indoor and outdoor leak investigation for hidden water leaks. We identify the likely leak location, document the findings, and give your next contractor a clearer scope to work from.
Marked leak location
The likely leak area is marked clearly on site where conditions allow.
Clear written report
You receive a straightforward report explaining the test results and likely leak area.
Evidence for others
The report can be shared with your plumber, insurer, builder, property manager, or body corporate.
Clear scope for next steps
The findings help your plumber, builder, insurer, or property manager understand the likely issue before work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I be sure there is a leak in my property?
A quick meter check is usually the best first step. If you are unsure, try our DIY Leak Test before booking.
What if a leak exists but can’t be located?
If a confirmed water supply line leak cannot be located, no call-out fee will apply*.
If testing confirms there is no active leak present, a call-out fee will apply.
Which suburbs do you service?
We provide water leak detection across Greater Brisbane. Common service areas include Chapel Hill, Indooroopilly, Kenmore, Fig Tree Pocket, Taringa, Toowong, St Lucia, Jindalee, Jamboree Heights, Mount Ommaney, Brookfield, The Gap, Paddington, Ashgrove, Bardon, Brisbane CBD, South Brisbane, West End, Highgate Hill, Coorparoo, Carindale, Mount Gravatt, Chermside, Aspley, North Lakes, and surrounding suburbs.
We generally travel within a one-hour radius of Chapel Hill, with extended travel available by arrangement for an additional fee.
Can leak detection find leaks under concrete?
Yes. Acoustic leak detection equipment can often help locate hidden water leaks beneath concrete slabs, driveways,
and paths without unnecessary damage.
Can you detect leaks without removing tiles?
In many cases, yes. Non-invasive leak detection methods are designed to minimise
unnecessary damage to tiles, walls, floors, and concrete areas while narrowing down the likely source.
Can a high water bill indicate a hidden leak?
Yes. An unusually high water bill is one of the most common signs of a concealed water leak,
especially when water usage has not changed.
Does a high water bill always mean there is a water leak?
Not always. Higher water usage from house washing, pool top-ups, leaking toilets, outdoor taps,
or increased seasonal usage can also cause an unusually high water bill.
What happens after you locate the leak?
We mark the likely leak location and provide a clear report that can be shared with your plumber, insurer, builder, property manager, or body corporate.
How accurate is acoustic leak detection?
In many cases, leak detection can narrow the likely leak location to within approximately half a metre to one metre from the marked spot,
depending on pipe depth, pipe material, site conditions, and background noise.
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