Seeing water where it shouldn’t be is the easiest way to determine whether you have a leak in your plumbing. This could be a wet area in your yard, water leaking into the street during dry spells, or swollen wood on cupboards, walls, and ceilings. When a person receives a letter from the Council informing them that their water usage has increased by more than 50% since their last billing month, that person may also have a water leak.
Many water leaks remain hidden until visible damage appears. If you notice any of the following signs, it may be time to arrange professional leak detection Gold Coast services:
- Damp or musty smells indoors
- Bubbling paint or peeling plaster
- Water stains on walls or ceilings
- Mould growth in bathrooms or living areas
- Warped flooring or skirting boards
- Unexplained increases in your water bill
- Persistent wet patches around the property
Check your water metre for indications of movement if you think you may have a leak but are unable to find any. Turn off all faucets, washing machines, dishwashers, and other water-using appliances to do this. After an hour of not using any water on the property, take a picture of the reading on your water metre. Take another picture of the reading on your water metre. It is possible that you have a water leak if the numbers have changed throughout the last hour.