If you have noticed water leaking onto your floor inside or can hear a slight (or even loud) hissing sound then you could have an in wall water leak. In wall water leak happen when you have piping, usually leading to a bathroom or wet area, and the pipe has burst or split leaking water into the wall cavity.
Sometimes the only sign you have any in wall leak is that you get a really high water bill from Melbourne Water. This can be a surprise to many people however the first thing you need to do is get your plumbing checked by a professional. There are things that can be done about your high water bill, and we have on occasions organised credits for our customers who act quickly to repair the leak.
Because we know Melbourne, we have seen all the different types of in wall water leaks. Most people notice an in wall water leak when they find water damage to a wall or wet carpet around where the pipe is leaking. You may have also heard hissing sounds in and around the area. Leaks like this can cause severe damage really quickly and usually involve your insurance company to clean up the mess.
Your first step is to call a professional to find and fix the leak, even before involving your insurance.
We carry with us all of the necessary parts and piping that is needed to find and repair most in wall water leaks, our customers never have to wait long to get their house back to normal which limits the damage to your home in a big way.