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Leak detection in Geelong, found first, then fixed.

We find and fix water leaks and burst pipes across Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast – from a weeping fitting to a pipe leaking inside a wall. For a burst pipe we’re on call 24/7, and we’ll give you an honest arrival time when you call.

5.0 out of 5 stars from149 Google reviews

What’s the problem?

Water bill suddenly higherMeter moving, taps offDamp patch on wall or floorBurst pipe spraying waterLeak under the sink

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Leak & Burst Pipe Callout

Tell us what you’re seeing and where, and we’ll come back with a fixed price before any work starts.

Fixed price agreed before we start

Most repairs done in a single visit

Licensed & insuredPeter Plummer, licence 119671

24/7 emergency calloutsIncluding weekends & public holidays

Workmanship guaranteedDone right, or made right

Upfront, honest pricingZero hidden fees, ever

Why Our Customers Love Us

Review summary

Based on 149 reviews

Plummers Plumbing, led by Peter, provides exceptional service with professionalism, reliability, and expertise. Customers praise their clear communication, efficient solutions, fair pricing, and attention to cleanliness. Highly recommended for any plumbing needs. Visit plummersplumbing.com.au to experience their outstanding service today!

Dark Mice

8 October 2026

great job. no problems

Tenille Cassie

6 October 2026

great work and very very easy to explain too and honest

Paula Baker

3 October 2026

Quick response time, friendly, efficient service, great communication and price.

Philip Warelow

2 October 2026

Plummer's plumbing came out and fixed a problem in Teesdale for me today. Peter's customer service was excellent and Toby who arrived and fixed the problem (within 6 hours after ringing). I couldn't have asked for a better result. It's good to see being polite, and being bothered are alive and well and for this company.

Clint Hannaford

1 October 2026

Blocked drains / sewerage cleared of tree roots. Michael was professional and efficient, discovered the problem quickly and cleared the issue for us. Great friendly service.

Nick Steel

1 October 2026

Michael was great, prompt and professional service installing a new toilet.

Daniel Stacey

29 September 2026

Mick did a fantastic job fixing our leaks. Highly recommend

Sarah Hall

28 September 2026

Fantastic and reliable service. Great communication and really responsive. Ben worked really hard to fix our gas leak despite access issues and we were very grateful.

Jake Krilcic

21 September 2026

Had Ben come out to do some plumbing work at my house and couldn’t be happier with the service. He was friendly, professional and knew exactly what he was doing. He explained everything clearly, got the job sorted quickly and left everything clean and tidy afterwards.

Really happy with the quality of the work and would definitely recommend Ben to anyone needing a reliable plumber.

Chris

21 September 2026

Great service

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Leak Detection & Burst Pipe Repairs in Geelong

Most leaks don’t announce themselves. A pipe weeping inside a wall or under a floor can run for weeks before you notice a damp patch, a lifting floorboard or a water bill that makes no sense. Our leak detection in Geelong starts with working out exactly where the water is going, so we only open up what we need to.

Leaks are a big part of what we do. In the last 12 months we’ve done 899 jobs that involved a leak – more than a third of all our work – including 53 leak-detection jobs and 111 burst pipes. You’ll deal with a licensed plumber (licence 119671) from a local, family-run business, not a call centre.

Whether it’s a burst pipe spraying water at midnight or a slow leak you’ve been chasing for months, we’ll find it, fix it and explain what happened in plain English. If you’d like the detail first, read how plumbers find hidden leaks.

Our Leak Detection & Pipe Repair Services

From tracking down a leak you can’t see to stopping a burst pipe and putting the pipework right, here’s what we handle.

Hidden Leak Detection

If your meter keeps ticking over with every tap off, or your digital meter has sent a leak alert, water is escaping somewhere. We work through the property in order – the meter, toilets, hot water unit, taps and appliance connections, then the pipework in walls, floors and the yard – using leak detection tools and pressure testing to narrow it down.

The aim is simple: pinpoint the leak before anything gets cut open. That keeps the repair small and saves you patching more wall, tile or concrete than you need to.

Burst Pipe Repairs

A burst pipe needs the water off and a plumber on the way. Turn off the water at the main isolation valve if you can, then call us. We’re on call 24/7, including weekends and public holidays, and you’ll get a straight answer on how long we’ll be.

We repair or replace the damaged section of pipe to Australian plumbing standards, then turn the water back on and test the repair before we leave. If the pipe failed because of age, a poor joint or high water pressure, we’ll tell you, so it doesn’t happen again.

Leaking Pipe & Fitting Repairs

Not every leak is a crisis. A weeping joint under the sink, a dripping pipe behind the washing machine, a leaking garden tap or a corroded fitting in the roof space are the everyday repairs that stop small leaks turning into big ones.

Where an old section of pipe keeps failing, we can replace it rather than patch it again. We’ll give you the options and a fixed price before we start.

Where Leaks Hide in Geelong Homes

Leaks behave differently depending on where the pipe runs. These are the four places we check.

Hand holding a pressure gauge over a shower floor drain with a blue hose attached

Inside Walls

Pipes run inside wall cavities to every tap, shower and toilet. A leak there often shows up as bubbling paint, a damp skirting board, mould on the far side of a shower wall or a musty smell that won’t clear.

Isolation tap and flexible hose at the base of a toilet, with a blue tag on the pipe

Under Floors & Slabs

On a concrete slab, a leaking pipe can show as a damp or warm patch on the floor, cracked tiles or a meter that never stops. In homes with timber floors, look for soft or lifting boards and damp ground underneath.

Muddy old pipe held upright beside a dug-out hole next to a path, with a breaker tool lying at the top left

In the Yard

The pipe between your water meter and the house is the property owner’s to maintain, including garden taps. A leak there can leave a patch of lawn that never dries, a sunken spot in the path or water pooling near the meter on a dry day.

White basin with chrome hot and cold handles and a spout against a white tiled wall

Fixtures & Appliances

Toilets that keep running, dripping taps, a hot water relief valve that won’t stop discharging and leaking washing machine or dishwasher connections all count. They’re easy to miss but add up on the bill, so we check them before chasing anything hidden.

Common Leak & Burst Pipe Problems We Fix

Here’s what Geelong households call us out for.

Burst Pipes: Split pipes, failed joints and pipes damaged during building work or by a stray nail or screw. We stop the water, repair the pipe and check the rest of the line.
Unexplained High Water Bills: A bill that jumps for no reason is often the first sign of a hidden leak. We confirm it at the meter, then track down the source.
Damp Walls & Floors: Bubbling paint, damp skirting, lifting floorboards or mould that keeps coming back can mean water is getting out somewhere it shouldn’t.
Leaking Joints & Fittings: Corroded or loose fittings under sinks, behind toilets and in roof spaces. Small drips are simple to fix early and costly to ignore.
Banging Pipes & High Pressure: Water hammer and high mains pressure strain joints over time. Fitting or replacing a pressure-limiting valve can take the load off your pipes.

Burst Pipe? Fast Response Across Geelong

A burst pipe can soak floors, walls and ceilings in minutes. Turn the water off at the main isolation valve, stay clear of power points and appliances near the water, and call us on 0447 134 432. We’re on call 24/7 for emergency plumbing, including weekends and public holidays, and we’ll give you an honest arrival time when you call.

When you call, you’ll speak to a local plumber, not a call centre. Our emergency plumbing checklist covers what to do while you wait.

Why Choose Plummers Plumbing for Leak Detection

Finding a leak properly saves you twice – on the water and on the repair.

We Find It Before We Cut

We narrow the leak down with testing first, so we only open up the wall, floor or ground we need to.

Licensed & Insured

Every repair is done by a licensed plumber and meets Australian plumbing standards.

24/7 for Burst Pipes

On call day and night, including weekends and public holidays, with an honest arrival time when you call.

Fixed Price Before We Start

We explain what’s involved and agree the price before any work begins. Zero hidden fees.

Local, Not a Call Centre

We’re based near Leopold and work right across Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast.

What we fix

Burst pipes
Hidden leaks in walls
Leaks under floors and slabs
Leaking joints and fittings
Leaking pipes in the yard
Leaking garden taps
Running toilets

Our Simple Leak Detection Process

Here’s what happens from your first call to a dry, working system.

Step 1 – Contact Our Team

Call 0447 134 432 or send the form. Tell us what you’ve noticed – the bill, the meter, the damp patch – and how urgent it is.

Step 2 – Find the Leak

We start at the meter, check fixtures and appliances, then narrow down the pipework until we know where the water is going.

Step 3 – Fixed Price, Then the Repair

We show you what we found and agree a fixed price before we start. Then we repair or replace the damaged section.

Step 4 – Test & Clean Up

We test the repair before we leave, check the meter has stopped moving and leave the area clean.

Leak Detection Costs – What to Expect

The cost of finding and fixing a leak depends on how hidden it is, how much testing it takes to pinpoint, where the pipe runs and what it takes to reach it, and the parts the repair needs. A leak under the sink is a short job. A leak under a slab can take longer to find and more work to reach.

Most jobs include a call-out fee to cover our travel and initial assessment, and after-hours callouts for burst pipes may affect pricing. Before we begin, we explain what’s involved and agree a fixed price, so there are no surprises on the invoice.

If you’ve had an unusually high water bill from a leak you couldn’t reasonably have detected, Barwon Water says you may be eligible for a one-off allowance towards part of the extra usage charges. Ask them directly.

Leak Detection Across Geelong

We find and fix leaks right across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast. In the last 12 months our busiest areas for leak work were Newcomb, Whittington and St Albans Park, then Grovedale, Armstrong Creek, Belmont and Corio.

See every suburb we cover on our service areas page.

Leak Detection & Burst Pipes FAQs

How do I know if I have a hidden water leak?

The quickest check is your water meter. Turn off every tap and water-using appliance, note the meter reading, wait two hours without using any water, then read it again. If the numbers have moved, water is escaping somewhere. Barwon Water describes the same meter check, and if the reading has moved the next step is a licensed plumber. A jump in your bill, damp patches or a lawn that never dries are other signs.

What should I do if a pipe bursts?

Turn off the water at the main isolation valve, then call a plumber. On a house, the water meter is usually outside near the front gate or fence. Move valuables out of the way and stay clear of power points near the water. We’re on call 24/7 for burst pipes, including weekends and public holidays, and will tell you honestly how long we’ll be.

Who is responsible for a leak between the meter and the house?

The property owner is. Barwon Water repairs leaks on the meter itself or on the network side of it, while the pipes from the meter to the house and within the property, including garden taps, are the owner’s responsibility. If you rent, tell your landlord or agent straight away so they can arrange a plumber.

Can you find a leak without ripping up the floor?

That’s the aim. We narrow the leak down with testing first – at the meter, the fixtures and the pipework itself – so we only open the section of wall, floor or ground we need to. Some leaks under slabs take more work to reach, and we’ll talk you through the options before anything is cut.

Will my digital water meter tell me about a leak?

It can. Barwon Water says it typically sends a potential leak notification when more than 5 litres an hour flows to a property continuously for more than 24 hours, every day for seven days. If more than 1,000 litres flows in 24 hours, it tries to alert you within a day. Keep your contact details up to date to get those alerts.

How much does leak detection cost?

It depends on how hidden the leak is and what the repair involves, so we price each job on its own. Most jobs include a call-out fee to cover travel and the initial assessment. We explain what’s involved and agree a fixed price before we start the repair, with zero hidden fees.

Need Leak Detection in Geelong?

Call 0447 134 432 for a burst pipe, any time. For a leak you can’t find, send us the details and we’ll come back with a fixed price.

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