Leak Detection Report

Leak detection report

Leak detection reports are usually arranged when there is water damage to a home, but the cause is unknown. As part of the reporting, the plumber needs to outline his visual findings as well as conduct relevant testing on site. Our team must send the checklist for testing as part of the work order instructions to the trade for what is required to be undertaken whilst on site. This checklist and test outcomes must then be written in the report, along with the trade’s visual findings on site.

The checklist of testing for trades to complete on site:

Pressure test to domestic hot line

Pressure test to domestic cold line

Pressure test to shower breach

Pressure test bath breach

Spray test to wall tiles

Spray test to shower screen

Flood test to shower base

Inspection to waste pipe

Inspection to bath waste pipe

Inspection to vanity waste pipe

Inspection to toilet

Photos MUST be provided showing each test being undertaken e.g flooding of the shower floor, picture of the pressure test gauge etc.

Questions that must be answered by the information provided in the report to the Client:

- What is the policyholder/representative’s opinion on the cause of damage?

- How did the policyholder / representative discover the damage?

- What action was taken by the insured upon discovery of the damage (if any)?

- Is the source of the leak visible?

- What damage was found on site?

- What, in your professional opinion, is the cause of damage?

- Is the damage consistent with having occurred during a single, defined or sudden event – or is it consistent with a gradual, ongoing issue? If it’s a gradual issue, please advise on the length of time that you believe the issue to be ongoing for

- Are there likely to be any further damages that are not currently visible? (e.g wall frames, sub-floors etc.)

- What is the approximate age of the item which has failed?

- Are there any maintenance related issues that need to be addressed by the home owner?

- Did you see any potential site safety risks while on site?

- Please provide a detailed scope of works including materials and measurements required

NOTE: No invasive inspections/testing to be done without Client approval first. Invasive works includes cutting inspection holes in walls, or other inspection methods that result in damage to the property that will require repairs afterwards.

Leak Detection Report Samples (click the pop-out icon on the upper-right of the image to see the full report)