Leak Detection Canberra · Thermal · Acoustic · CCTV · Gas
(02) 6105 9440Hidden leak? Found before the walls come down.
Thermal imaging, acoustic listening and CCTV drain cameras locate water and gas leaks without unnecessary demolition. We mark the exact point, repair it, and give you an insurance-ready report.
4 methods
Thermal · Acoustic · CCTV · Gas
Same visit
Leak found, marked & reported
Insurance
Written cause-and-effect report
ACT-wide
Canberra, Queanbeyan & surrounds
Four ways to find
what you can't see.
Thermal imaging
Infrared cameras reveal temperature differences behind walls and under floors, pinpointing hidden water leaks without demolition.
Acoustic listening
Sensitive microphones amplify the sound of pressurised water escaping from pipes, even through concrete and paving.
CCTV drain camera
A colour camera locates cracked, offset or root-damaged drains so we know exactly where water is escaping.
Gas leak detection
Electronic detectors and manometer pressure tests identify gas escapes at joints, appliances and meter connections.
If you notice any of these, call us before it gets worse.
Catching a leak early protects your structure, your bills and your insurance excess. Here are the symptoms Canberra homeowners report most.
Damp or bubbling paint
Discoloured patches, swelling skirting boards or bubbling plaster often mean a concealed pipe is leaking.
Unexpected water bill jump
A sudden spike on your ICON Water bill can indicate an underground or hidden leak wasting litres daily.
Sound of running water
Hissing, dripping or rushing noises when all taps are off are classic signs of a pressurised leak.
Gas smell or meter movement
A rotten-egg odour, dying plants near a gas line, or a meter dial spinning when appliances are off need immediate testing.
Locate. Expose. Repair. Report.
Inspect & isolate
We confirm the symptoms, isolate the water or gas supply, and protect your belongings.
Locate precisely
Thermal, acoustic, CCTV or pressure testing finds the exact source before any wall or floor is cut.
Expose & repair
We open the smallest possible area, repair the leak, and re-test the system under pressure.
Report & certify
You receive a written report with photos, cause analysis and an insurance-ready statement.
What's included
Every leak investigation, same standard.
We don't guess. We use multiple detection methods to cross-check the location, then repair only the smallest necessary area and re-test before we leave.
Call (02) 6105 9440- Thermal imaging camera survey
- Acoustic leak detection on pressurised lines
- CCTV drain camera for hidden drainage leaks
- Gas leak detection and manometer testing
- Moisture meter readings and cause analysis
- Insurance report with photos and recommendations
Quoted in writing, before we start.
Mon–Sat 7am–6pm
Standard booking
Booked in advance — same-day where possible.
- Licensed technician
- Written quote before work
- Fixed-fee small jobs
- 12-month workmanship warranty
Any weekday, on the day
Same-day priority
Locked to a 2-hour window. Most popular for hot water and burst pipes.
- 2-hour arrival window
- Priority parts dispatch
- Fully quoted before work
- Workmanship warranty in writing
Nights, weekends & public holidays
After-hours & emergency
No call-out fee in business hours; after-hours rates disclosed upfront. Under-60-min response.
- Under 60 min response
- $199 + GST weekend assessment fee
- Isolation of water & gas
- Insurance-ready reporting
Leak detection across the ACT.
Common leak detection questions.
How we find leaks without demolition, what we can detect, and the paperwork you get for insurance.
Call (02) 6105 9440We combine thermal imaging cameras, acoustic listening devices and pressure testing. For drains, a CCTV camera confirms the exact location. This means we open only the smallest possible area.
Six reasons Canberra keeps calling.
One licensed team, one clean job, and the paperwork done properly — every time you pick up the phone.
Licensed & Insured
ACT Plumbing & Class-A Gas Fitter licences. $20m public liability on every job — you're covered from the moment we arrive.
Under 60-Min Response
Real 24/7 dispatch from three ACT depots. Most Canberra emergency calls are on site inside the hour — including Sundays.
Fixed Upfront Pricing
Written quote before any tool comes out of the van. No call-out fee in business hours and no surprise line items — what we quote is what you pay.
Workmanship Warranty In Writing
In writing on every invoice. If our workmanship ever fails, one phone call and we're back — free.
Local Canberra Team
Vans stage from Bruce, Phillip and Fyshwick. Never subcontracted, never dispatched from Sydney — Canberrans looking after Canberrans.
4.9★ Rated & Trusted
12,000+ jobs completed across the ACT with a 4.9★ average on Google, ProductReview and word-of-mouth referrals.
Stop the leak before it stops you.
Call a Canberra leak detection specialist. We'll find the source, repair it, and leave you with an insurance-ready report.
Leak detection & repairs on the tools
Actual Canberra leak jobs.
Burst water mains, hidden pipe leaks, drain repairs and pressure-tested gas connections — photographed by our crews on site.
Send us your job.
We'll call you back.
Fill in the form and a licensed Canberra technician will phone you within 15 minutes during business hours. For emergencies, please call (02) 6105 9440.
Hours
24/7 Emergency Response · Office Mon–Sat 7am–6pm
admin@firstchoiceplumbingcanberra.com.au
Service area
Canberra ACT + Queanbeyan
Licence
ACT Plumbing Licence 20111510
4.9★ across 500+ reviews
Google · ProductReview · Word of mouth
Under-60-min response promise
Real 24/7 emergency dispatch from three ACT depots. If your job is urgent, please call rather than fill the form — a licensed technician answers directly, day or night.