What the investigation needs to establish
A paved route needs careful consideration before excavation. Meter observations, known supply entry points and appropriate tracing help develop a search area. Permissions and other buried services are part of the access discussion.
Bring the useful details
Describe the surface, known route and any crossing of shared or neighbouring land.
Keep the boundaries clear
Paving, tarmac, resin and other surface reinstatement are excluded.
A method with a purpose
Leak noise correlation may form part of the investigation when the conditions suit it. We explain what the result supports and what remains uncertain.
The agreed residential scope
- Investigation of the reported leak
- Specialist detection and pipe tracing
- Necessary access or excavation
- The agreed plumbing repair
- Repair parts and materials
- Appropriate testing after the work
- A written Trace & Access report
- 12-month workmanship warranty
£1,700 including applicable tax. £100 deposit deducted, £1,600 remaining. No hourly surcharge solely because the agreed work takes longer. Decorative and remedial reinstatement excluded.
Useful next steps
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