Leak Detection & Repair in George

Roof leaks, balcony leaks, parapet failures and unexplained damp — diagnosed properly before we quote the fix. TreadstoneCPM traces leaks to the actual source and repairs the cause, not just the symptom.

✓ Proper diagnosis first ✓ Photo documentation ✓ Written repair scope ✓ Workmanship guarantee

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Find the Real Source First

Most leak-repair quotes are guesses. Somebody looks at the ceiling stain, points at the nearest bit of waterproofing, and quotes to re-do it. Half the time that doesn’t fix the leak because the water is getting in somewhere else entirely — a parapet flashing, a pipe penetration, a balcony joint, a wall capping.

TreadstoneCPM does proper leak detection. We walk the roof, check the flashings, inspect from inside, trace the water path, and give you a written diagnosis before we quote. That way when the repair is done, the leak is actually fixed — not papered over.

What Leak Detection Covers

Full roof inspection — Walk the roof, check the membrane, parapets, flashings, pipe penetrations and drainage outlets with photos throughout.
Internal inspection — Check the ceiling, cornices, wall/ceiling joints and any damp or staining from inside to trace the water path.
Water test where needed — Controlled water test on suspect areas to confirm the actual entry point before any repair is quoted.
Written diagnosis — Photo report showing the actual source of the leak, the water path, and the recommended repair scope.
Line-item repair quote — Fixed-price repair quote with materials spec, programme and written workmanship guarantee on the fix.
Emergency response — Urgent roof leak or storm damage response across George and the Garden Route — phone is the fastest route.

How Leak Repairs Run

1. Inspection & diagnosis

Roof walk, internal check, photo documentation and written diagnosis of the actual source. No guessing.

2. Written repair quote

Fixed-price repair quote covering only the actual cause — not a speculative full re-waterproofing job unless that’s genuinely what’s needed.

3. Fix & guarantee

Repair executed to spec, water-tested on completion where appropriate, and handed over with a written workmanship guarantee on the repaired section.

Common Questions

The leak shows up in one place — isn’t that where the roof is leaking?

Usually not. Water travels. A ceiling stain directly below the kitchen often turns out to be a parapet flashing on the opposite side of the house, with the water running along a beam or pipe before it drops. That’s why proper diagnosis matters — fixing the wrong thing leaves the leak unsolved.

Do I need a full re-waterproofing, or just a repair?

Depends entirely on the diagnosis. Sometimes the fix is a single flashing re-seal (a few hours of work). Sometimes the existing membrane is genuinely at end-of-life and needs full replacement. We’ll tell you honestly — and we’ll quote the repair option first if it’s viable.

How fast can you come out for an active leak?

Phone is the fastest route during office hours. For active leaks in wet weather we prioritise call-outs and usually get someone out same-day or next-day in the George and Garden Route area.

Do you do insurance claim leak repairs?

Yes. We provide written condition reports, photo documentation and formal repair scopes suitable for insurance claims, and work with assessors directly when needed.

Is the leak repair guaranteed?

Yes — written workmanship guarantee on the repair. The length depends on the system and the type of repair, and it’s stated on the quote before you sign.

The method is chosen from the pipe and the substrate. Acoustic correlation and ground microphones locate pressurised leaks under slabs, paving and driveways; tracer gas takes over where plastic pipe transmits too little sound; thermal imaging maps hot-water lines and damp spread behind finishes; and an isolated pressure test on each circuit narrows it to one line before anything is opened. Where the leak turns out to be in the roof or the waterproofing rather than the plumbing, we move to a flood test and a moisture survey instead — different problem, different equipment.