Warning signs include a water bill that rises for no reason, damp patches, mould, blistering paint, loose tiles, irregular water pressure or a pool level that drops abnormally. A simple test: turn off every tap and appliance, read the water meter, then read it again a little later without using any water. If it has moved, water is escaping somewhere.
Yes. A leak on a pipe inside a wall, under tiles, under a slab or on an underground network can stay hidden for months while water keeps escaping and damaging the building.
If water is visibly running, turn off the main water supply. Note when the problem started, whether it is getting worse and whether it stops when the water is turned off: this helps prepare the investigation. You can send these details through the Describe my leak form.
It locates the source of a leak without breaking walls, floors or finishes to search for it. The exact spot is identified first, so the repair can be targeted.
Depending on the situation: tracer gas, electro-acoustic listening, acoustic correlation, infrared thermography, camera inspection, fluorescein dye testing, water filling and tightness tests, ground-penetrating radar and electromagnetic locating. Each method is chosen according to the network layout and the damage observed.
No. It locates the leak before any work starts, to limit openings and avoid breaking in the wrong place. A repair is still needed, and the conclusions depend on the access and tests possible on site.
A drop can come from evaporation, especially in hot and windy weather, or from a leak. A large or steady drop, or one that comes with high water use or ground settling around the pool, calls for an assessment. See our pool leak detection page.
We work without draining: technicians trained in professional diving inspect the pool while it is full. Checks cover the main drain, skimmers, return inlets, liner, pipework and plant room.
Every intervention leads to a technical report within 48 hours. It covers the location of the leak, an analysis of the damage observed, findings with visual evidence and repair recommendations.
The report is designed to be usable in an insurance, technical, expert or legal context. On its own it is not a compensation decision or a guarantee of cover: that depends on your policy and your insurer. See our leak investigation for insurance page.
Yes. The pre-purchase technical audit looks for hidden defects: infiltration, concealed leaks, damp, underground networks, pools. The report within 48 hours helps you secure the purchase or negotiate. See pre-purchase property audit.
Across Mauritius and in Rodrigues: houses, villas, apartments, buildings and condominiums, hotels, golf courses and irrigation networks, swimming pools, flat roofs and terraces, underground networks, businesses and public facilities.
The price depends on the property, the installation and the techniques required. Describe your situation in the form: our team will confirm feasibility, the scope of the intervention and the quote after reviewing the information you send.
Call +230 5792 8639, Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 7 pm, or use the Describe my leak form. Emails are handled 7 days a week and appointments are arranged the same day.
Water Leak Expert is the leak detection company of Water Leak Group, based in Grand Baie. It draws on the French expertise of SOS Fuite d'Eau, which has carried out more than 30,000 leak investigations since 2009.
Describe your situation: our team will reply and suggest the right intervention. Calls Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 7 pm, on +230 5792 8639.
Describe my leak