Protect Your Listed Building with Our Water Leak Detections in Hampshire

Often known as ‘Jane Austen country’, Hampshire has no shortage of beautiful listed buildings, including those dating back to the Tudor age. Owning one of these listed buildings comes with a unique set of responsibilities and challenges.

You want to preserve its historic character, while maintaining its structural integrity. That means when a hidden water leak occurs, the stakes are high. Leaks can cause significant damage to delicate materials, lead to costly repairs and threaten the heritage of the building. 

That’s where our specialist water leak detection services come in.

Why Listed Buildings Require Specialist Leak Detection

Listed buildings are usually tough; after all, they’ve lasted for hundreds of years. Nonetheless, they also tend to feature intricate finishes and outdated plumbing systems. Old school ‘search and destroy’ methods for detecting leaks are not an option, as they risk unnecessary damage.

That’s why we use non-invasive, precision leak detection techniques designed to protect the property while quickly identifying the source of the problem.

Our expertise covers:

• Concealed water mains leaks

• Cold and hot water pipe leaks in homes

• Central heating system leaks

• External source ingress causing internal damage

Advanced Leak Detection Methods

We use a combination of advanced technologies to pinpoint hidden leaks without disturbing the fabric of the building:

• Acoustic Profiling. By using highly sensitive listening equipment, we can detect the sound signature of a leak within walls, floors, or underground pipes.

• Tracer Gas Surveys. A safe, inert gas is introduced into the pipework, escaping at the point of the leak and detected by specialist sensors.

• Isolation & Pressure Testing. Systematic testing helps us determine which section of the pipework contains the fault, narrowing down the area we need to search.

• Moisture Mapping. Using calibrated meters, we identify moisture patterns in walls, floors, and ceilings, tracking water movement without invasive opening-up.

Full Trace and Access Service

Once we have located the leak, our trace and access service allows us to carefully expose the affected area, ready for repair. We do this while ensuring disruptions are kept to a minimum. Our team also provides a comprehensive written report at the end of every investigation. This is ideal for insurance claims or records related to conservation.

Water Damage Restoration & Drying

If your listed building has already suffered water damage, we offer a complete restoration service. From targeted drying to specialist preservation techniques, we ensure the structure and finishes are protected while restoring the property to its original condition.

Serving Historic Properties Across Hampshire

We have worked on properties all over the county, including Winchester, Portsmouth, Southampton and rural heritage sites. Whether you own a Grade II listed cottage or a historic commercial property, our leak detection specialists have the knowledge, tools and sensitivity required to work within heritage guidelines.

Let us help protect your building’s history. If you suspect a leak in your listed property, contact our leak detection specialists in Hampshire today for a fast, accurate, and non-invasive investigation.