Leak Detection in Ludlow
Ludlow's hard water supply accelerates corrosion in copper pipework—pinhole leaks are common in properties across SY8 and SY9. Severn Trent Water's naturally hard water requires specialist detection methods. This guide covers leak location, diagnosis, and repair options for Ludlow properties.
Leak detection in Ludlow identifies pinhole corrosion and joint failure caused by hard water. Acoustic sensors locate leaks within copper pipes; pressure testing confirms damage across the network. Shropshire properties benefit from early detection to avoid structural water damage and mold.
Drainage in Ludlow — what local engineers know
Ludlow sits in Severn Trent Water's supply region, where water hardness regularly exceeds 300ppm—significantly above the national average. Shropshire Council's planning records show a significant share of Ludlow's housing predates 1920, with copper pipework that develops pinhole corrosion within 15–20 years. The town's separate foul and surface water system means leaks in surface drains can spread contamination. Hard water deposits also reduce pipe diameter, increasing pressure and accelerating failure.
- Hard water supply causes limescale accumulation in boilers, radiators and soil pipe joints — powerflush and descaling demand is high across Ludlow
- Separate sewer system across most of Ludlow: misconnections (e.g. washing machines plumbed into surface water drains) are a known local issue and can result in environmental enforcement action
- Ludlow has Environment Agency flood warning areas nearby along the River Teme corridor — basement and ground-floor properties can face sewer backflow during heavy rain; non-return valves are strongly recommended.
What happens when you contact us in Ludlow
- 1 Immediate dispatch. We find the nearest available engineer covering SY8/SY9 and confirm the ETA before the call ends.
- 2 On-site diagnosis — no guessing. The engineer inspects using professional-grade equipment including CCTV where needed and quotes a fixed price before work starts.
- 3 Job complete, report issued. You receive a written completion report. All work is guaranteed — same fault returns within the guarantee period, we come back free.
Who's responsible for drains in Ludlow?
In Ludlow, responsibility for a blocked or damaged drain depends on where the fault sits. As a homeowner you are responsible for the drains within your property boundary that serve only your home. Since the 2011 private sewer transfer, Severn Trent Water is responsible for shared sewers and lateral drains beyond your boundary — even where they run under private land. Road gullies and highway drainage are maintained by Shropshire.
This matters because it determines who pays. If our engineer's CCTV inspection shows the fault is in a shared sewer, we'll tell you — and you can report it to Severn Trent Water rather than paying for the repair yourself. The separate sewer layout that dominates Ludlow affects where these boundaries typically fall, and our local engineers know the SY8, SY9, SY10 networks well enough to identify ownership quickly.
Leak Detection prices in Ludlow
Every Ludlow job is quoted as a fixed price before work starts — what we quote is what you pay, with no call-out fee for providing the quote. However, the final price depends on access (an external inspection chamber is quicker than internal-only access), the pipe material and condition , and how established the blockage or fault is. Request your free quote and we'll confirm the price and your engineer's ETA in the callback.
In summary, Leak Detection in Ludlow is backed by a 12-month workmanship guarantee. Furthermore, every job includes a written completion report. Consequently, you have full documentation if the same fault recurs.