Leak Detection & Repairs

High water bill, damp walls or the sound of running water? We find leaks in pipes, taps, toilets and showers and fix them properly.

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Water Leaks Found and Fixed

Small leaks get expensive. A hidden leak can waste thousands of litres, run up your water bill, empty your rainwater tank and quietly damage floors, walls and footings. We track down where the water is going and repair it.

Signs of a leak

  • A higher water bill with no change in how you use water
  • The water meter moving with every tap turned off
  • On tank water: the pump starting on its own, or the tank emptying faster than usual
  • Damp patches, bubbling paint, mould or musty smells
  • Wet ground or green patches in the yard

Leaks we repair

  • Burst and leaking water pipes, inside and out
  • Leaking taps, mixers and shower valves
  • Running toilets and cisterns
  • Leaking hot water systems. More on hot water.
  • Tank and pump plumbing on rural properties

If water is coming through the roof rather than the pipes, see our roof repairs page.

Bruce Jobson has been plumbing since 1985, and Bruce Jobson Plumbing Pty Ltd has been established since 2009. We hold NSW Contractor Licences 219416C and 109133C, and we are based at 64 Lancaster Drive, Goonellabah, a few minutes from Lismore.

Water Leak FAQs

How can I tell if I have a hidden leak?
 
Turn off every tap and appliance that uses water, then check your water meter. If it keeps moving over 15 to 30 minutes, water is escaping somewhere. Other signs are a higher water bill, damp patches, mould, or a pump that keeps starting on a tank system.
My tank pump keeps turning on by itself. Is that a leak?
 
Often, yes. A pump that cycles on and off with no taps running usually means a leak somewhere in the pipework, or a problem with the pump's pressure switch. We can find which one it is.
Can you fix a leaking shower?
 
Yes. We repair leaking shower taps and mixers, and can tell you whether water is getting through the shower base or wall so it can be fixed before it causes more damage.
Do you fix leaking toilets and taps?
 
Yes. Running toilets and dripping taps waste a surprising amount of water, and are usually quick to repair.

Book a Leak Repair

64 Lancaster Drive, Goonellabah NSW 2480

Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm · after-hours calls on 0414 720 602

Phone: 0414 720 602 or 02 6624 4662