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Leak Trace: Masters in Finding Water Leaks!

At Leak Trace our team of technicians can locate the underground origin of any water leak using innovative technology at ground level. Because our leak detection equipment works above ground it is non-invasive and non-destructive.

It will reduce needless digging, concrete cutting and general floor destruction, thereby minimising time and furthermore curtailing additional unnecessary expenses.

We guarantee that Leak Trace can save you money today.

Water Leak Detection

At Leak Trace, our engineers identify the source of hidden water leaks in pipe-work beneath any surface-type using state of the art technology. Our tools enable us to follow the trench line (or path) in which the pipe has been laid.

Our specialist acoustic leak detection machinery and thermal imaging cameras then accurately identifies the source of the water as it exits the pipe. We can trace even the most difficult leak in both metallic and non-metallic pipes. Using our pipe locating equipment we can also detect the exact entry point of a water source or the route of a pipe to a building.

This is useful in instances where water pipes are being replaced or repaired and in order to install a water metre. Leaking hot and cold water pipes in domestic dwellings, as well as leaking drinking water pipes, heating systems and mains service connections can all be identified.

At Leak Trace our expertise and knowledge enable us to work with water systems for residential dwellings, commercial buildings, agricultural premises, industrial estates, housing estate water schemes, local group water schemes and local authorities. We can accurately locate any underground leaking water pipe.

We can find any underground leak using acoustic leak detection machinery.

Thermal Imaging Detection Method

At Leak Trace, we utilise specialist thermal imaging (or thermography) cameras. These systems employ infrared imaging technology that detects infrared radiation (i.e. heat). Thermography cameras detect and measure the amount of thermal energy emitted from an underground object; this energy that cannot be seen by the eye.

These infrared inspection cameras reveal the source of hidden water leaks and also detect moisture that cannot be reached physically using moisture metres alone.

Leak Trace use thermal imaging cameras to find any underfloor water leak in heating systems.

Trace Gas Detection Method

Here at Leak Trace we our team uses the trace gas method to find the source of any underground burst water pipe without digging or breaking cement.

At Leak Trace, we use a safe and highly tested process which utilises a trace gas to identify the origin of water leaks. The trace gas is safe. It is a mixture of hydrogen and nitrogen, a particularly light gas. We pump the trace gas into the pipe that we suspect is leaking.

The light trace gas will exit the pipe at the point of leakage, making its way quickly to the surface, where our gas sensitive detection probes will detect it.

Our Equipment

Sourcing underground leaks is potentially a very costly and lengthy procedure and thus, at Leak Trace, we are aware that using the correct equipment is essential in order to save money for our clients.

We accept only the best for our customers and so all of our equipment is purchased from reputable manufacturing companies, such as FLIR Systems, the global leader in the design and manufacture of thermal imaging infrared cameras.

Some of our equipment is also manufactured by SebaKMT, who were established in 1951 and are now world leaders in the design and manufacture of leak detection systems.

You can be assured that at Leak Trace we upgrade our equipment on a regular basis. Leak Trace use state of the art technology to locate leaks under concrete without digging.

We Operate Nationwide!

Leak trace operate throughout Cork, Kerry Waterford and Limerick.

Leak Trace are based in West Cork, but operate nationwide. Our main areas of business in Munster include Cork City and County (Ballincollig, Ballydehob, Baltimore, Bandon, Bantry, Blarney, Buttevant, Carrigaline, Castletownbere, Castletownshend, Charleville, Clonakilty, Cobh, Drimoleague, Drinagh, Dunmanway, Fermoy, Glandore, Glengarriff, Innishannon, Kanturk, Kinsale, Leap, Macroom, Mallow, Midleton, Millstreet, Mitchelstown, Rosscarbery, Schull, Skibbereen, Timoleague, Union Hall and Youghal), Co. Kerry (Ballybunion, Cahersiveen, Dingle, Kenmare, Killarney, Listowel and Tralee), Co. Clare (Carrigaholt, Corofin, Ennis, Ennistymon, Kilfenora, Kilkee, Killaloe, Kilrush, Lahinch, Lisdoonvarna, Milltown Malbay, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Scarriff and Shannon), Limerick City and County (Adare, Abbeyfeale, Annacotty, Askeaton, Broadford, Bruff, Foynes, Hospital, Kilfinane, Kilmallock, Newcastle West, Patrickswell, Raheen and Rathkeale), Co. Tipperary (Ballina, Cahir, Carrick-on-Suir, Cashel, Clonmel, Nenagh, Newport, Roscrea, Templemore, Thurles and Tipperary Town) and Waterford City and County (Ardmore, Cappoquin, Dungarvan, Kilmacthomas, Lismore, Portlaw, Tallow and Tramore).