We find the leak first time - without ripping up your floors. Thermal imaging, acoustic and tracer-gas detection. Reports written for your insurer.
Property owners across Ipswich call us when a leak won't reveal itself. Instead of breaking into walls or lifting floorboards on a hunch, HUBB Group's engineers use non-destructive detection to find the exact source first — then fix it properly. Our Ipswich coverage extends to Kesgrave, Martlesham, Rushmere St Andrew and Needham Market, and every report we write is accepted by major UK insurers for trace-and-access claims.
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We don't guess. We combine multiple non-destructive technologies to give you a confirmed location before any work begins.
High-resolution infrared cameras detect tiny temperature differences caused by water behind walls, under floors and inside pipework.
Ground microphones and pipe-correlation devices listen for the unique sound signature of escaping water.
A safe hydrogen/nitrogen mix is traced to the leak point with sensitive detectors - the gold-standard for difficult, intermittent leaks.
Five ways we find and resolve leaks in Ipswich - from everyday plumbing leaks to full insurance trace & access claims.
We trace central heating leaks accurately, without draining or dismantling the whole system - the right fix for a system that keeps losing pressure.
From a burst main under the driveway to a slow-dripping supply pipe, our water leak detection service locates mains leaks fast - including intermittent, pressure-dependent leaks other companies miss.
Leaks hidden behind walls or beneath floors are located using non-destructive detection, so any repair is targeted rather than exploratory.
We trace roof and external leaks back to their exact source before any repair work begins - the fix for a damp patch with no obvious cause.
Insurer-ready reports with photos and diagrams, direct liaison with your insurer, and no call-out fee for confirmed insurance work.
We locate the leak before lifting a single floorboard.
Same-day attendance for urgent leaks in Ipswich.
Detailed written reports for trace & access claims.
Upfront pricing before any repair work starts. Always.
Every leak repair backed by a written guarantee.
Same engineers from investigation to fix - no subcontractors.
HUBB Group's leak detection engineers attend jobs throughout Ipswich and the surrounding villages and towns, including Kesgrave, Martlesham, Rushmere St Andrew and Needham Market. Wherever you are in Suffolk, we aim to have an engineer with you within 4 hours for emergency call-outs.
Engineer attends, deploys thermal, acoustic and/or tracer gas. Findings discussed on-site.
Same-day written report with photos and exact leak location, suitable for your insurer.
Repair carried out, system tested and recommissioned. Warranty issued.
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A leak detection test (sometimes called a leak detection survey) is a non-destructive investigation used to pinpoint the exact source of a hidden leak before any repair work begins. Our engineers combine thermal imaging, acoustic detection and tracer gas to confirm the leak's location, then provide a written report with photos - typically completed in a single visit.
We combine three non-destructive techniques: thermal imaging cameras detect the temperature differences caused by escaping water, acoustic devices listen for the sound of the leak through walls and floors, and tracer gas traces slow or intermittent leaks that are harder to find. Together these methods confirm the exact leak location without needing to lift floors or break into walls.
If you're searching for leak detection near me in Ipswich, HUBB Group covers Ipswich itself plus Kesgrave, Martlesham, Rushmere St Andrew and Needham Market and the wider Suffolk area, with a 4-hour emergency response guarantee. Wherever you are locally, we can usually reach you the same day.
There is no single piece of equipment that finds every leak. That's why our engineers use a combination of thermal imaging, acoustic leak detection and tracer gas technology to locate hidden leaks quickly and accurately. By selecting the right method for each property, we can pinpoint leaks with minimal damage, saving time, reducing unnecessary excavation and providing clear evidence for insurance claims where required.
Almost never. Our approach is built around non-destructive detection - thermal, acoustic and tracer-gas methods locate the exact point of the leak so that any access required is minimal and targeted. If access is needed for the repair, we discuss and quote for it before lifting a single tile.
Most home insurance policies include "trace and access" cover specifically for leak detection. Our reports are formatted for direct submission to insurers and we'll handle the paperwork for you. If you'd like us to liaise with your insurer directly, just let us know.
We guarantee a 4-hour response for emergencies across Ipswich and the wider Suffolk area - most jobs are reached within 60-90 minutes. For non-urgent investigations, we'll usually offer you an appointment within 24-48 hours.
Our standard investigation is charged at our hourly rate. If your insurer is covering the cost, you settle our invoice and reclaim from them. We'll always agree the price with you up-front in writing before any work begins.
Yes. The same team that diagnoses the leak carries out the repair, so there's no handover, no waiting for another contractor and no risk of the diagnosis getting lost in translation.
Intermittent leaks are our speciality. Tracer-gas detection in particular is highly effective for slow, occasional or pressure-dependent leaks that other companies struggle with.
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