Leak Detection Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane & Gold Coast
1300 FINDLEAK is a family-run Australian leak detection company. Our licensed technicians find hidden water, gas, shower, roof, balcony and building leaks without digging or breaking tiles, using thermal imaging, acoustic listening, tracer gas, moisture mapping and CCTV drain cameras. You get a written report you can hand to your plumber, strata manager or insurer. Fixed prices start at $398 inc. GST for the first hour on site in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, and our phone line is open 24/7 for burst pipes and gas leaks.
*If we can't find the leak, you don't pay for the inspection. Ask for details when you book or read our guarantee terms.
Water leaking right now?
- Turn off the water at the meter (usually at the front boundary) or at the stopcock.
- Switch off power to any area where water is near electrics.
- Smell gas? Leave the area, don't use switches or flames, turn the gas off at the meter if it's safe, and call your gas distributor's emergency line, or 000 if anyone is in danger.
- Take photos of the damage for your insurer, then call us on 1300 346 353. Our phone line is open 24/7.
What leaks do you find?
We specialise in finding leaks, not general plumbing. That's why plumbers, builders and property managers call us when a leak can't be found by looking.
Water leaks, burst pipes and high water bills
Hidden leaks in walls, under slabs and underground, found by acoustic listening, tracer gas and pressure testing.
Water leak detection
Gas leaks
Gas leak testing and location for homes and businesses, including when the meter has been disconnected.
Gas leak detection
Shower and bathroom leaks
Leaking shower bases, grout, waterproofing and pipes behind tiles, tested without pulling up the bathroom.
Shower leak detection
Roof and rain leaks
Leaks through ceilings, skylights, box gutters and flashings, traced with water testing, UV dye and thermal imaging.
Roof leak detection
Balcony leaks
Water coming through to the ceiling or unit below, confirmed with flood testing and moisture mapping.
Balcony leak detection
Building, apartment and strata leaks
Leaks between units, in car parks and common property, with reports for owners corporations and insurers.
Building leak detection- Thermal imaging inspection
- Water damage and mould
- CCTV drain camera inspection
- Pre-purchase plumbing inspection
- Fire service leak detection
- Expert leak reports (VCAT)
- 24/7 emergency leak detection
- All leak detection services
How much does leak detection cost?
Our prices are fixed and include GST. The price covers the first hour on site and the written report. There's no separate call-out fee. If more time is needed, the technician will always check with you before going past the first hour.
| Area | First hour | Each extra hour |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne metro | $398 | $198 |
| Mornington Peninsula | $498 | $198 |
| Geelong and the Bellarine | $598 | $198 |
| Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road | $898 | $198 |
| Regional Victoria | from $798 (by town) | $198 |
| Sydney | $398 | $168 |
| Brisbane | $398 | $168 |
| Gold Coast and Tweed | $398 | $168 |
Commercial, strata and multi-unit jobs, Wollongong and other areas are quoted by phone. See the full price list.
How it works
Call or book online. Tell us what you're seeing. We give you the price before we book and a 2-hour arrival window.
We test, not guess. The technician uses the right method for your leak: thermal, acoustic, tracer gas, pressure, dye or camera.
We mark the leak. We show you where it is and explain the cause before we leave.
You get the report. Photos, test results, cause and repair scope, ready for your plumber, strata manager or insurer.
How do we find leaks without digging?
Most leaks can be found from the surface, so only the confirmed leak point needs to be opened for repair.
| Method | What it finds |
|---|---|
| Thermal imaging | Wet areas, hot water pipe leaks and moisture behind walls, ceilings and floors |
| Electro-acoustic listening | Pressurised pipe leaks underground, under slabs and in walls |
| Tracer gas | Very small leaks and leaks in pipes that are too quiet to hear |
| Moisture mapping | How far water has spread, and where it's coming from |
| Pressure testing and UV dye | Which pipe, fitting, shower or roof area is leaking |
| CCTV drain camera | Cracked, broken or blocked waste and drain pipes |
Signs you may have a hidden leak
| Sign | Likely cause | How we find it |
|---|---|---|
| Water bill suddenly higher, or the meter moves with all taps off | Underground, slab or in-wall pipe leak | Meter test, acoustic listening, tracer gas |
| Damp, stained or bubbling wall or ceiling | Pipe, shower, roof or balcony leak | Thermal imaging, moisture mapping, water testing |
| Loose or cracked tiles, mould around the shower | Failed waterproofing or leaking shower base | Dye testing, moisture readings, pressure test |
| Water through the ceiling when it rains | Roof, flashing, gutter or window leak | Flood testing, UV dye, drone and thermal |
| Hot spot on the floor, or the hot water runs constantly | Hot water pipe leak under the slab | Thermal imaging and acoustic listening |
| Smell of gas | Gas pipe or fitting leak | Gas pressure test and gas detector |
Your report: insurance, water bills and repairs
Insurance-ready report
Every inspection comes with a written report with photos, thermal images, test results, the cause and a recommended repair scope, referencing the National Construction Code and Australian Standards. It's what insurers, loss adjusters and strata managers ask for. We can't say what your insurer will cover, so check your policy. For tribunal disputes we also prepare expert reports for VCAT.
Water bill leak allowance
Most water retailers, including South East Water, Yarra Valley Water, Greater Western Water, Sydney Water and Urban Utilities, consider a credit for a hidden leak that has been found and fixed. Our report gives them the evidence they ask for. Read The 1300 FINDLEAK Guide: how to claim your water bill leak credit.
Repairs: our visit is about finding the leak. We mark it, explain the cause and give you the report. If you'd like us to fix it, we'll quote the repair and return at another time to complete it, often with trusted independent trades. Many plumbers, builders and property managers do their own repairs from our report.
Who we work for
- Homeowners and tenants
- Real estate agents and property managers, with pre-approved 30-day accounts
- Owners corporations and strata managers
- Builders
- Insurers and loss adjusters
- Plumbers and trades
Property managers and strata managers can email a work order to admin@1300findleak.com.au with the tenant or occupant's contact details, and we'll arrange access.
Where we work
We have technicians based in Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Sydney and the Gold Coast, covering:
- Leak detection Melbourne
- Mornington Peninsula
- Geelong
- Regional Victoria
- Leak detection Sydney
- Wollongong
- Leak detection Brisbane
- Leak detection Gold Coast
- Tweed Heads
- Melbourne suburbs
- All service areas
Frequently asked questions
How much does leak detection cost?
Leak detection is $398 including GST for the first hour on site in metro Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Extra time is $198 an hour in Victoria and $168 an hour in New South Wales and Queensland. The Mornington Peninsula is $498, Geelong is $598, the Surf Coast is $898, and regional Victoria starts from $798 depending on the town. The written report is included and there's no separate call-out fee.
What happens if you can't find the leak?
We offer Found or you don't pay: if we can't find the leak you booked us for, you don't pay for the inspection. Conditions apply, for example the leak needs to be active or able to be reproduced on the day and we need access to the areas to test. The full terms are on our guarantee terms page.
Does insurance cover leak detection?
Many home and strata policies cover the cost of finding a leak that has caused damage, often called "search and access" or "trace and access", but it depends on your policy. Check with your insurer. Our written report gives them the cause, location and evidence they ask for.
How do you find a leak without digging or breaking tiles?
We use non-invasive methods: thermal imaging, electro-acoustic listening, tracer gas, moisture mapping, pressure testing, UV dye and CCTV drain cameras. They let us pinpoint the leak from the surface, so only the confirmed leak point needs to be opened for repair.
Can you find a leak if the grass is dry?
Yes. Most underground leaks never come to the surface, because the water drains into the soil or stormwater. We find them by listening to the pipe with acoustic equipment or by tracing tracer gas through the soil.
Why use a leak detection specialist instead of a general plumber?
A plumber can repair a leak once it's found, but finding a hidden leak needs specialist equipment and experience. Without it, the result can be exploratory demolition, a second call-out, or a repair that doesn't stop the leak. Many plumbers call us to find the leak, then do the repair themselves.
Do you offer emergency or same-day leak detection?
Yes. Our phone line is open 24/7 for burst pipes and gas leaks, and same-day leak detection is often available. Our office is open 7am to 11pm, 7 days a week.
What do I receive after the inspection?
The technician shows you the leak before leaving. You then receive a written report with photos, thermal images, test results, the cause and a recommended repair scope, referencing the National Construction Code and Australian Standards. It can be given to an insurer, a landlord, a strata manager or the repairing trade.
Do you repair the leak as well?
Yes, if you'd like us to. Our first visit is about finding the leak: we mark it, explain the cause and give you a report. If you want us to fix it, we'll quote the repair and return at another time to complete it, often with trusted independent trades. Many plumbers, builders and property managers do their own repairs from our report.
Which areas do you service?
Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and the Surf Coast, regional Victoria, Sydney, Wollongong, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Tweed coast.
About 1300 FINDLEAK
1300 FINDLEAK PTY LTD is a family-run leak detection business, not a franchise. Head office: 28-30 Olive Grove, Parkdale VIC 3195. ABN 83 640 078 397. Victorian licence 105159 and Queensland licence PD26669, fully insured. Phone 1300 346 353 (24/7 emergency line), office 7am to 11pm, 7 days. Email admin@1300findleak.com.au. Read our reviews and case studies.
Got a leak you can't find? Call 1300 346 353.
Fixed prices from $398 inc. GST · Found or you don't pay* · 24/7 emergency line
Prices and information checked October 2026.
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We're a mobile service and come to your property. Our teams are based in Parkdale and Moorooduc in Victoria, Seaforth in Sydney, and Hope Island on the Gold Coast, covering Melbourne, Geelong, the Mornington Peninsula, regional Victoria, Sydney, Wollongong, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Casuarina, Kingscliff and Byron Bay.
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I'm Oliver Schulze, the director of 1300 FINDLEAK, a family-run company committed to solving all your gas and water leak problems. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards in customer outcomes and satisfaction, ensuring reliable and professional service every time.
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