Water Leak Detection and Repair in Sheffield
Water leak detection finds hidden leaks using acoustics, thermal imaging and tracer gas, without digging. Unexplained damp, a rising water bill or a meter turning with every tap off can indicate a leak.
ADI Leak Detection Sheffield covers every Sheffield S postcode and marks the escape point before any digging begins.
- Detecting leaks since 2011
- Guaranteed plumbing, heating and mains repairs
- WaterSafe approved contractor
- Non-invasive leak detection
- Acoustic, thermal and tracer gas
- Trace and access claim reports
What does leak detection in Sheffield include?
Leak detection by ADI Leak Detection Sheffield traces a hidden leak from the surface, marks it before any digging begins, gives you a written report for your insurance claim and repairs plumbing, heating, water mains and swimming pool leaks.
- Non-invasive methods: The leak is traced from the surface, so walls, floors, tiles and driveways are opened only at the marked point, and only if you want the leak repaired.
- Acoustic listening: Ground microphones pick up the sound of water escaping beneath the surface.
- Thermal imaging: The camera reads the heat pattern of a hot water leak through plaster and screed.
- Tracer gas: Hydrogen tracer gas is introduced into the isolated pipe and detected at the surface above the escape, through screed, timber, tile or ground.
- Moisture meters: Pin and pinless meters measure the spread of damp around a leak, separating a live leak from an old stain.
- Trace and access report: Every investigation ends with a written report by the engineer who attended, with photographs and video, written for trace and access and escape of water claims.
- Find and fix: Plumbing, heating, water mains and swimming pool leak repairs are guaranteed; roof and structural causes are located and reported in full.
- WaterSafe approved: ADI Leak Detection is a WaterSafe approved contractor.
Our three engineers, based in Barnsley, Wakefield and Halifax, serve every Sheffield postcode.
Which ADI Leak Detection engineers serve Sheffield?
The leak detection engineers serving Sheffield, South Yorkshire are Robert Gires, Brett Steele and Matthew Barron.
-
Robert Gires
Robert Gires covers Sheffield from Barnsley.
- Based
- Barnsley
- Leak detection experience
- 5 years
- Jobs completed
- 1,135
-
Brett Steele
Brett Steele covers Sheffield from Halifax.
- Based
- Halifax
- Leak detection experience
- 10 years
- Jobs completed
- 1,167
-
Matthew Barron
Matthew Barron covers Sheffield from Wakefield.
- Based
- Wakefield
- Leak detection experience
- 4 years
- Jobs completed
- 642
How does a hidden leak get found?
Hidden leak detection by ADI Leak Detection engineers uses tracer gas, acoustic listening, thermal imaging, moisture meters and borescope cameras.
What does an ADI Leak Detection Sheffield engineer bring to the job?
- The equipment: Tracer gas, acoustic listening, thermal imaging, moisture meters and borescope cameras help the engineer locate your leak before opening walls or floors.
- The engineers: Robert Gires, Matthew Barron and Brett Steele cover Sheffield from Barnsley, Wakefield and Halifax, backed by 25 leak investigation engineers nationally.
- The reviews: A 4.7 TrustScore from more than 1,500 Trustpilot reviews, and around 5,000 leak investigations a year. Read them and judge for yourself.
- The report: Photo and video reporting written for trace and access and escape of water claims, by the engineer who attended.
What are the signs of a hidden water leak?
Hidden water leak signs include a boiler that keeps losing pressure, a water bill that has gone up or a meter that turns with everything off, a damp or wet patch with no obvious source, a stain spreading across a ceiling, and water that only comes in after rain.
| Symptoms | What it usually is | The leak detection investigation |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler losing pressure and needing topping up | Usually a leak on the heating circuit under a floor or in a wall, sometimes a failed valve or expansion vessel | central heating leak detection |
| Water bill up, or the meter turning with everything off | Usually a supply pipe leak between the boundary stop tap and the house | water mains leak detection |
| A wet patch on the drive, or a lawn that stays green in a dry spell | Usually an underground supply pipe leak tracking along the trench | water mains leak detection |
| A damp patch on a wall or floor with no obvious source | Often a hot or cold pipe leak in the fabric of the building | hot and cold pipe leak detection |
| A stain spreading across a ceiling | Usually a bathroom above, a pipe above, or the roof | ceiling leak detection |
| A shower or wet room that leaks into the room below | Usually a tray, former, seal or trap failure | bathroom leak detection |
| Pool level dropping faster than evaporation explains | Usually the liner, the pipework or the structure | swimming pool leak detection |
| Water coming in after rain only | Usually the roof covering, the flashing or the gutters | roof leak detection |
| Smells, sinking ground or repeat blockages | Often a cracked or displaced drain | drainage leak investigation |
| A sprinkler zone losing pressure | Usually the irrigation pipework, often where it passes under a path | irrigation leak detection |
Which leak detection service will help?
Water mains leak detection
Water mains leak detection traces the supply pipe from the boundary stop tap to the house through tarmac, block paving, soil and concrete.
- Methods
- Acoustic ground microphones, tracer gas, pressure testing
Central heating leak detection
Central heating leak detection traces pressure loss through heating pipework hidden under floors, screed or plaster.
- Methods
- Tracer gas, thermal imaging, pressure testing
Hot and cold pipe leak detection
Acoustic listening and thermal imaging locate plumbing leaks inside walls, under floors and above ceilings before opening up.
- Methods
- Acoustic listening, thermal imaging, tracer gas, borescope
Bathroom leak detection
Bathroom leak detection tests shower trays, wet room formers, sealed joints and the pipework behind them.
- Methods
- Thermal imaging, moisture meters, borescope
Ceiling leak detection
Ceiling leak detection traces a ceiling stain back to the leaking roof, bathroom or pipe.
- Methods
- Thermal imaging, moisture meters, acoustic listening
Swimming pool leak detection
Swimming pool leak detection tests the liner, filtration pipework, pumps and pool structure one system at a time.
- Methods
- Tracer gas, pressure testing, dye testing, underwater inspection
Roof leak detection
Roof leak detection checks slate, tile, flashing, gutters and flat roof membranes from the ground, roof and air.
- Methods
- Thermal imaging, moisture meters, drone inspection
Drainage leak investigation
A drain camera inspects foul and surface water drains from the chamber out.
- Methods
- CCTV drain survey, acoustic listening
Irrigation leak detection
Irrigation leak detection tests sprinkler and garden irrigation networks zone by zone without trenching the lawn.
- Methods
- Acoustic ground microphones, tracer gas, pressure testing
Not sure which one it is? Describe your leak to the advisor on the call.
Is leak detection covered by insurance in Sheffield?
Most buildings policies include trace and access cover, which pays for finding the source of an escape of water and for the damage caused getting to it. Check your own policy for the limit, because the limit is the part that varies.
Every ADI Leak Detection Sheffield investigation ends with a written report by the engineer who attended, with photographs and video, written for trace and access and escape of water claims. The claim itself is yours to make: we do not handle it, and a leak on the street side of the boundary may need a call to Yorkshire Water instead.
Which leaks has ADI Leak Detection Sheffield found in Sheffield, South Yorkshire and Derbyshire?
Internal Cold Mains Leak in Dore and Totley, Sheffield S17
The internal cold mains leak in Dore and Totley, Sheffield S17 was investigated by Brett Steele in May 2024.
- Postcode sector
- S17 4
- Leak type
- Internal Cold Mains Leak
- Engineer
- Brett Steele
- Outcome
- Pin hole leak found in cold feed riser beneath kitchen floor, repaired.
- Water Mains Leak Detection
- Internal Leak Detection
Underground Water Mains Leak in Gleadless Valley, Sheffield S8
The underground water mains leak in Gleadless Valley, Sheffield S8 was investigated by Matthew Barron in January 2026.
- Postcode sector
- S8 9
- Leak type
- Underground Water Mains Leak
- Engineer
- Matthew Barron
- Outcome
- Multiple leaks found in lead mains pipe beneath pathway, temporarily repaired.
- Water Mains Leak Detection
- Underground Leak Detection
Underground Water Mains Leak in Shiregreen and Brightside, Sheffield S9
The underground water mains leak in Shiregreen and Brightside, Sheffield S9 was investigated by Brett Steele in June 2025.
- Postcode sector
- S9 1
- Leak type
- Underground Water Mains Leak
- Engineer
- Brett Steele
- Outcome
- Two leaks found and repaired on external mains supply.
- Water Mains Leak Detection
- Underground Leak Detection
Internal Cold Water Leak in Wath upon Dearne, S63 7
The internal cold water leak in Wath upon Dearne, S63 7 was investigated by Robert Gires in March 2025.
- Postcode sector
- S63 7
- Leak type
- Internal Cold Water Leak
- Engineer
- Robert Gires
- Outcome
- Two cold water leaks located and repaired beneath kitchen floor.
- Water Mains Leak Detection
- Internal Leak Detection
Underground Water Mains Leak in Chesterfield, S41 8
The underground water mains leak in Chesterfield, S41 8 was investigated by Brett Steele in March 2024.
- Postcode sector
- S41 8
- Leak type
- Underground Water Mains Leak
- Engineer
- Brett Steele
- Outcome
- Underground leak located and capped beneath courtyard tarmac patch.
- Water Mains Leak Detection
- Underground Leak Detection
What do customers say about the engineers who cover Sheffield?
Trustpilot reviews describe work by Robert, Matthew and Brett in the customers' own words.
Trustpilot review: Couldn’t have asked for a better resolution
The Trustpilot review rates Robert Gires’s work 5 out of 5.
I was so nervous in the run up to the appointment, worried about what walls or flooring might have to be damaged to repair the leak. But Robert, the ADI engineer, was brilliant and resolved everything without leaving a mark. Top rating and highly recommended
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Date
- 25 March 2024
- Engineer
- Robert Gires
Janet Cornbloom
The Trustpilot review rates Robert Gires’s work 5 out of 5.
Robert came to me today and I was very worried about my leak. He found the leak immediately and has mended it. He was very tidy and calmed me down. I highly recommend Robert as he is super efficient and came on time and has a lovely manner. Janet Cornbloom
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Date
- 27 April 2023
- Engineer
- Robert Gires
Trustpilot review: Excellent service
The Trustpilot review rates Matthew Barron’s work 5 out of 5.
Matthew was fabulous. Located a very difficult to access leak and repaired it for me. I can’t thank him enough. He worked extremely hard and cleared away everything afterwards. So relieved I used this company. Also, my dog loved him - which was a bonus.
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Date
- 24 February 2026
- Engineer
- Matthew Barron
Intermittent leak found
The Trustpilot review rates Brett Steele’s work 5 out of 5.
Used ADI to look at an intermittent leak that has plagued us for years. Brett came round and assessed and found not one but 2 leaks to do with our shower screen and grouting. Really happy with the service and thankful the mystery is solved. Thanks!
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Date
- 31 March 2025
- Engineer
- Brett Steele
Which accreditations does ADI Leak Detection hold?
-
CIPHE
CIPHE accreditation is held by ADI Leak Detection through the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering.
- Scheme
- Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE)
- Status
- An accredited company
-
WIAPS
WIAPS registration is held by ADI Leak Detection under the Water Industry Approved Plumbers' Scheme.
- Scheme
- Water Industry Approved Plumbers' Scheme (WIAPS)
- Status
- Registered
-
WaterSafe
WaterSafe approval covers ADI Leak Detection as a contractor.
- Scheme
- WaterSafe
- Status
- An approved contractor
-
SPATA
SPATA membership is held by ADI Leak Detection.
- Scheme
- SPATA, the Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association
- Status
- A member
-
CSCS
Construction Skills Certification Scheme cards are held by some ADI Leak Detection engineers.
- Scheme
- Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
- Status
- Some engineers hold CSCS cards
Where does ADI Leak Detection Sheffield work?
Leak detection covers every S postcode in the city, plus Rotherham, Barnsley, Chesterfield, Dronfield and Doncaster, along with the whole of England, Scotland and Wales.
- City Centre S1
- Netherthorpe S3
- Neepsend S3
- Park Hill S2
- Sharrow S7
- Heeley S2
- Nether Edge S7
- Broomhill S10
- Upperthorpe S6
- Hillsborough S6
- Wadsley S6
- Stannington S6
- Firth Park S5
- Shiregreen S5
- Ecclesfield S35
- Chapeltown S35
- Stocksbridge S36
- Grenoside S35
- Ecclesall S11
- Dore S17
- Totley S17
- Fulwood S10
- Ranmoor S10
- Crosspool S10
- Crookes S10
- Bents Green S11
- Whirlow S11
- Woodseats S8
- Meadowhead S8
- Norton S8
- Gleadless S12
- Woodhouse S13
- Mosborough S20
- Handsworth S13
- Darnall S9
- Attercliffe S9
How do you book a Sheffield leak survey?
Sheffield leak survey bookings are taken on 0114 419 0306, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm.
Send the form and a technical advisor calls you back to discuss your leak and arrange the visit. If the leak is doing damage right now, phone instead: 0114 419 0306. The line is open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm, and the booking goes to the three engineers who cover Sheffield.
Before you send it, two things worth knowing. Isolate the stop tap if water is actively running, and take a meter reading now and another in an hour, because a rate of loss helps the advisor pick the right survey first time.
Tell us what is leaking
What do people ask before they book a leak survey?
What happens when you call about a leak?
A technical advisor asks what you have noticed, confirms which leak detection service fits and arranges the visit with one of the three engineers who cover Sheffield.
Why does my boiler keep losing pressure?
A sealed heating system does not use water up, so a falling gauge nearly always means a leak on the circuit, often under a floor. Central heating leak detection finds it with tracer gas, thermal imaging and zone by zone pressure testing.
Do you fix the leak as well as find it?
Leak repairs cover plumbing, central heating, water mains and swimming pools, with every repair guaranteed. ADI Leak Detection Sheffield locates and reports roof and structural leaks for a roofer and does not carry out roofing work.
Should I call ADI Leak Detection Sheffield or Yorkshire Water?
Leaks on public land, and on Yorkshire Water’s side of the boundary stop tap, are Yorkshire Water’s to fix and should be reported to them. Leaks inside the property, and on your own supply pipe between the boundary and the house, are the property owner’s responsibility, and that is the work we do. Report a leak to Yorkshire Water on 0800 57 35 53, 24 hours a day, or online at yorkshirewater.com.
