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Pipe Inspection and Leak Detection

Finding hidden leaks, inspecting pipework, and deciding between repair and replacement.

Repair or Replace? Deciding What to Do About a Damaged Water Pipe

A single leak is easy to fix; a pipe that keeps leaking is not. This guide helps flat owners and building committees choose between a quick repair, a new section of pipe and a full re-pipe, and explains what to ask the plumber for.

15 min read · DIY-friendly

How to Inspect Water Supply Pipes for Leaks in a Flat or Apartment Building

A damp patch that never dries, a hiss inside the wall with every tap shut, or water use that climbs for no reason often points to a leaking supply pipe. This guide gives a step-by-step way to check the pipes you can see, test the ones you cannot, and collect the evidence.

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This guide is general information. Have gas, structural and live electrical work done by a qualified, licensed professional. Your building’s rules and committee decisions take precedence over anything written here.