Leak Detection in Reigate
Reigate's hard water supply causes pin-hole corrosion in copper pipes, creating slow leaks that damage ceilings and walls before they're discovered. Our leak detection in Reigate uses acoustic sensors and thermal imaging to locate hidden water loss across RH2, RH3, RH4, and RH5 properties without excavation. Early detection prevents structural damage and hundreds of pounds in wasted water charges.
Leak detection in Reigate identifies pin-hole corrosion in copper caused by hard water (356 mg/L from Southern Water). Thermal imaging finds hidden leaks in walls and ceilings across RH2, RH3, RH4. Modern plastic pipework replaces corroded sections permanently.
Drainage in Reigate — what local engineers know
Southern Water supplies Reigate with water containing 356 mg/L total hardness—classified as 'very hard.' This mineral content accelerates pin-hole corrosion in copper pipework, particularly in Reigate properties built before 1980. Cast-iron drainage systems in Victorian terraces across RH2 and RH3 also develop pinhole leaks as the protective scale layer inside pipes is breached. Reigate and Banstead Council records show high water-damage insurance claims in RH4, with many linked to undetected leaks. Early leak detection in Reigate can reduce water bills substantially and prevent ceiling collapse.
- Hard water supply causes limescale accumulation in boilers, radiators and soil pipe joints — powerflush and descaling demand is high across Reigate
- Separate sewer system across most of Reigate: misconnections (e.g. washing machines plumbed into surface water drains) are a known local issue and can result in environmental enforcement action
- Ageing infrastructure in parts of Reigate means drain blockages from grease, wipes and root ingress remain the most common call-out reasons
- With a significant share of properties built before 1920, salt-glazed clay drainage and lead-solder copper pipework are common — pipe collapse, root ingress and joint failure are recurring call-out drivers.
- Reigate has Environment Agency flood warning areas nearby along the River Mole 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 Reigate
- 1 Immediate dispatch. We find the nearest available engineer covering RH2/RH3 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 Reigate?
In Reigate, 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, Southern 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 Reigate and Banstead.
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 Southern Water rather than paying for the repair yourself. The separate sewer layout that dominates Reigate affects where these boundaries typically fall, and our local engineers know the RH2, RH3, RH4 networks well enough to identify ownership quickly.
Leak Detection prices in Reigate
Every Reigate 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 Reigate 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.