Water & Pipe
Pool & External
Water & Pipe
Pool & External
Geelong’s property mix creates varied leak risks, from Victorian and early 20th century homes in Newtown and Geelong West to modern estates in Belmont, South Geelong, and holiday properties along the Surf Coast. Expansive clay soils, seasonal ground movement, aging supply lines, and coastal corrosion all place stress on underground pipes.
Australian Leak Detection has spent three decades locating these issues across the region, from corroded galvanised iron lines in older homes to underground leaks on acreage properties. We use non-invasive leak detection methods to pinpoint the problem and are ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified.
Domestic supply line leaks in older and modern homes.
Buried pipes stressed by ground movement and age
Shell and plumbing failures
Single-storey residential leak location.
Wet area waterproofing assessment.
Multi-storey property waterproofing.
Temperature-based detection for complex cases.
Know where your pipes run
Verify pressurised line integrity
Check before you buy
We find it when others can't
ALD has operated since 1989 and meets Victoria’s high standards with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. We understand Geelong Water infrastructure, local building stock, and the region’s common leak risks, from ageing galvanised iron and copper pipes in Newtown, Geelong West, and South Geelong to long supply lines on acreage properties and saltwater corrosion along the Surf Coast. Using non-invasive leak detection methods such as acoustic sensing, thermal imaging, and tracer gas, we locate hidden leaks without damaging walls, floors, or gardens, then provide clear information so repairs can be targeted and cost-effective.
Copper corrodes from the inside out, so visible corrosion on the outside doesn't mean the inside is intact. If your water bills are rising, or you suspect moisture under flooring, we'll pinpoint whether the copper is the culprit. We can locate the exact spot without tearing up floors. Copper pinholes develop slowly - you might not notice a leak until water damage becomes visible. By then, internal corrosion has often progressed significantly. Early detection lets you plan copper line replacement on your schedule rather than as an emergency.
Geelong's expansive clay soils shrink and swell with seasons, putting constant stress on pipe joints. This stress cracks pipes and separates fittings over time. If your home is built on these soils (most of Geelong is), ground movement is a real risk factor. We assess the damage and help you plan repairs. Many Geelong properties built on expansive clay experience multiple pipe failures over a 30-year period - each time a pipe fails, it's often at a different location. Understanding that your soil type is the underlying cause helps you plan long-term replacement strategies rather than treating each leak as an isolated event.
Holiday properties sit empty for months. A small leak in plumbing or waterproofing can cause thousands of dollars' damage before you next visit. A preventative inspection catches issues early - it's far cheaper than emergency repairs to a damaged bathroom or ceiling. Surf Coast weather - salt air, wind, temperature swings - accelerates waterproofing membrane degradation. Balcony and wet area sealing failures allow water to penetrate building structures rapidly. We recommend pre-season inspections for holiday homes, particularly before your main occupancy periods.