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Gas and water leak detection Melbourne

A water leak is a tragedy. A gas leak is an emergency. With thirty years of experience, 24/7 availability and one-hour emergency response times, our plumbing leak detection specialists can save your site from catastrophe.
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5.0
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Spot a streaky stain? Whiff a foul smell? We’re on our way.

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All day, all week,
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Our leak detectors can schedule visits at the most convenient times, including outside your business hours.
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Instant emergency
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Between wood rot and flammable gas, every leak has the potential to be an emergency. We’ll be there in a flash.
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Guaranteed
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We’ve provided reliable leak detection services for Melbourne homes and businesses since the mid-90s.
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Family-style
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Our five-star service is based on our friendliness and versatility as much as it is on our unrivaled expertise.

How we detect leaks

“What’s the worst leak you’ve ever seen?” If we had a dollar for every time we’ve heard that question… we’d still be plumbers, but at least all of our mortgages would be paid off. We can tell you that the worst cases usually have one of two things in common: clients either ignored them for too long or tried to repair them themselves.

Every site is as unique as a thumbprint, and we’ve earned our reputation as one of the leading leak detection companies in Melbourne by offering a wide range of adaptable solutions to find even the most well-hidden leaks. Here are our reliable favourites.

In order to get the best and clearest possible footage, your drains must be thoroughly cleaned before the inspection. Not to worry — we’ll take care of that for you. Before we send the camera down, we’ll clear your drains using a high-powered pipe hose. However, we will ask you to do your best to avoid using any sinks, showers, toilets and drains connected to the pipes you think may be blocked or leaking. Of course, we understand that’s not always possible, but the sooner you call us, the sooner we can get your home or business running properly again.

We don’t cut corners to cut costs

The most effective cost-cutting solution is a job well done. We don’t spare any expense to ensure our leak detectors have access to the best possible equipment, and are also trained and accredited to use their tools to their full potential. Of course, once we’ve located the leak, we’ll fix it using the best parts available, too.

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Not all leaks are as apparent as a stain on the wall. Whether you’ve got gas leaks deep underground or water pipes spread across multiple storeys of your apartment or office building, our specialists will find and fix them.

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Underground and in-wall leaks

Need to find out where exactly the leak is? Not to worry. With the right tools, we can suss out any leak.

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Pre-purchase leak detection

Before you sign on the dotted line, let our plumbing leak detectors mosey around your new home.

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Gas and water pipe location

Accurately map out your plumbing and utility pipes to prevent leaks during new builds or renovations.

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Emergency leak detection

When a leak threatens to become a flood, get yourself to safety and call us. We’ll be there in under an hour.

Our leak detection team in action

When even a minor leak can cause all kinds of stains, rot and mould issues, the last thing you need is a muddy-booted plumber knocking holes in your walls and digging up your garden. We promise to always treat your home or business with the utmost respect.

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Prompt service, guaranteed

Our plumbers patrol Melbourne in vans fully equipped with all the water and gas leak detection equipment they need. That’s how we’re able to offer near-instant service to all of our clients. Just give us a call, and tell us when you need us.

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Bing

Call us 24/7. If we’re tending to another client, we’ll call back in a matter of minutes.
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Bang out the details with our team. Tell us about any leakage signs, and we’ll tell you if you need to get to safety.
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We’ll schedule an appointment at a convenient time or send our emergency team immediately.

Our service areas

While the inner city will always be our home, we haven’t spent three decades confined to a handful of suburbs. These days, we’re glad to say we can provide water and gas leak detection services for over 160 suburbs within the Melbourne metropolitan area.

That’s a heck of a spread, but the size of our domain hasn’t diminished the speed of our service. We still guarantee our one-hour emergency response time for every suburb under our care.

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What our customers say

Inner City Plumbing
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Tyron Waring, the plumber from Inner City Plumbing, solved a number of issues we’ve had for a long time, as wellas fixing a pressing major problem. He gave clear advice about our options too. He was friendly and it was easy to chat with him. We were impressed with his professionalism and his tidiness. He’s a great asset to the company. This is the second time we’ve used this company and on each occasion the plumbers have been nice people as well as being very good at their jobs.We used Inner City Plumbing again two weeks ago. They were able to send out Tyron Waring within 24 hours. He did a great job: worked solidly for four hours on a variety of problems in an old house. He gave clear advice, solved the problems and cleaned up very well. It’s such a relief to find a plumber who is clearly trust-worthy and hard working.
Response from the owner: Hi Eric, thank you so much for fantastic review. I must agree with you Tyron is very professional, tidy etc... He is a big asset to Inner City Plumbing. Again thank you for the review and i will pass on the kind words to Tyron. Regards the team at Inner City Plumbing.
Very pleased with work done by this crew. Hot water service supplied and connected very quickly, no fuss. Good to work with them
Fast and very efficient service. The work was completed to 100% satisfaction. Would definitely recommend Inner City Plumbing.
Steve was great. Prompt response, efficient and helpful. Clare
Steve was on time, professional and upfront with everything that needed to be done. Would highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Daniel, so glad to hear you found our company to be upfront and Steve let you know with what needed to be done. Steve is very honest and upfront and always involving the customer so they are aware of what is going on. Thanks for the review and the recommendation. The team at Inner City Plumbing.
Inner City Plumbing did a very good job at a reasonable price. Will use them again. .
Response from the owner: Thank you so much Charlotte for taking time leaving us a 5 star review. Our team at Inner City Plumbing do appreciate it. Glad we could help you.
Thank you for your excellent work Shane - timely, very patient, professional & solved all our plumbing issues - much appreciated. Would have no hesitation recommending you to family & friends. Regards Roz & Wayne
Response from the owner: Thanks Roz & Wayne, Shane does do excellent work 🙂 Thank you for the review and the recommendation. I will pass on to Shane the kind words you have said. Regards Inner City Plumbing Team
Absolutely fantastic service and can highly recommend them to everyone. Customer service was brilliant right from the start to finish. Steve and his apprentice were very friendly and quality of their workmanship is excellent. Thank you guys so much.
Response from the owner: Carol, thank you for taking the time in leaving us a 5 star review and highly recommending us. Glad we could assist you with what you required. Thank you so so much for the Warrabilla Riesling, loved it.. Thanks so much Carol very sweet of you.
From the first day i contacted Inner City Plumbing «  Paras » as assisted me and within a day i had a tradesman’s . to my place . i have find very them profetional and efficient . Not only they are profetional but the have a fantastic attitude, on time on the job. i highly recommend Inner City Plumber . Thank you for the great job ..
Response from the owner: Ohhh Daniel, Thank you so much for the review, it means so much to us. You were a pleasure and a delight from the first time you called us. Glad we could help you and got that hot water back on especially for the girls 🙂 Thanks for the lovely bag of lemons as well. Delicious.... Thanks again for the review.
Quick, efficient and friendly and most importantly did an excellent job. Follow up job equally impressive. Great communication about all the options. For peace of mind these guys are the best I've found.
Response from the owner: Thanks David for your honest review. The team at Inner City Plumbing
Thank you for your help, courteous and efficient and very happy with our new hot water system.
Sam and his team at Innercity plumbing are fantastic!! Sam is honest upfront and organised.. from roof replacements on commercial buildings to residential general plumbing.. Inner-city is dependable… prompt in their responses and helpful with any questions always.. Thankyou Sam for your incredible work with our new roof install recently .. highly recommend innercity plumbing
Response from the owner: Amy thanks for taking time and leaving us a 5 star review. The team at Inner City Plumbing do appreciate your kind honest words.
Prompt, efficient and did a great job - this basically sums up my experience with these guys. Late Friday afternoon my only toilet in the house became blocked (that was my diagnosis) so the prospect of going through the entire weekend with a blocked toilet was not at all appealing. I called around a few plumbers and none would come out on short notice. Fortunately I called these guys, on their website it says ‘plumber within the hour’ and true to their word, they were there within the hour. The service could not have been better, they immediately diagnosed that the issue was not with the toilet itself, rather it was the blocked sewer in the laneway at the back of the property. They had all machinery in the van and with two guys on the job they went to work and unblocked the drainage. Disaster averted!I was really impressed by how Shane and the other plumber (sorry I can’t remember his name), went about their job. Very precise, didn’t make a mess and tidied up after they finished the job. Really good guys to deal with. Well done and thank you!
Response from the owner: Wow!!!! Thanks Matei for such a honest and positive review. So glad we could help you and a blockage afterhours its not a nice thing to be dealing with especially on a Friday afternoon. Thanks again from the team at Inner City Plumbing
Super lovely and fast plumbers. Had to replace the hot water service and was done within 24 hours. Would have them again with any other plumbing needs.
Response from the owner: Thanks Abi for a lovely review. We know how important it is to have hot water a home especially with Melbournes weather...:) Thanks again Abi really appreciate it.
Efficient communication and easy to work with
Response from the owner: Thank you Sulu. So glad to hear you found our service efficient and easy to work with. Regards the team at Inner City Plumbing
I've had Inner City over a couple of times and really appreciate them. Always prompt, easy to work with and they get the job done. Their rates seem pretty competitive too.
Response from the owner: Hi Jane always a pleasure to help you. thanks for the review.
We recommend Inner City Plumbing highly. We called the company for a big leak in the pipes in our kitchen. Guy and his assistant came quickly, diagnosed the problem, fixed it and were able to provide the needed supplies. They were knowledgeable and worked efficiently. We’ll definitely call them again for other plumbing needs. HG
Response from the owner: Thank you Hugh for such a great review. It was a pleasure booking your job in and being able to help you on the day. Thanks for the recommendation and the review the team at Inner City Plumbing.
Response from the owner: Thanks Trudi for taking the time to leave us 5 star.
They arrived quickly, when they said they would, and were professional and helpful thought. Excellent service!
Response from the owner: Thanks Robert, always here to help. So glad to here such a positive review, means alot to our company.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for leaving us 5 stars
Really helpful and efficient guys. Decent quotes. Would certainly recommend
Response from the owner: Victoria, we are very glad we could assist with your plumbing situation. Thank you for recommending us and taking the time to leave a review. We truly appreciate it.
These guys turn up on time, are efficient, polite and even clean up after themselves! What's not to like?? 😁👍
Response from the owner: Indeed, Rosemary, what's not to appreciate about our service? As you've rightly pointed out, we are punctual, efficient, courteous, and we even tidy up after ourselves. We sincerely thank you for your candid review.
Guy Smith-Steane came to fix sewage blockage at my house today. He was punctual and professional, and very pleasant to deal with. Very grateful that he was able to resolve the issue, and my toilets were finally functioning properly again. Highly recommend Guy and Inner City Plumbing.
Response from the owner: Thank you Danica for such a fantastic 5 star review. Must say Guy is very professional when it comes to blockages 🙂 Thanks for the recommendation.
Prompt service with from a plumber who identified my problem and quickly fixed it at a reasonable price (taking account of the fact the service was outside normal working hours) I will keep this company in mind when I require plumbing work in the future.
Response from the owner: Thanks Ed for taking the time to leave us a 5star review.
Big thanks to Jack & Guy for installing a couple of wall hung vanities.They were quick, efficient and excellent value for money.Would def hire them again for any plumbing issues!
Response from the owner: Thanks Ash for a fantastic 5 star review. Glad that Jack & Guy could help you with the vanities.
Highly recommend. Courteous & helpful plumber, job efficiently done. Thank you.
Response from the owner: Thanks Liz for the recommendation.
Responsive and reliable but somewhat expensive.I called Inner City Plumbing 7am Monday morning after a burst pipe overnight had our water off at the mains and unable to shower for work.They were one of the only plumbers that answered the phone and arrived promptly at 8:30am and resolved the issue in 1.5hours.I thought normal rates would apply but I think we were still charged "emergency" rates based on the final bill.
Response from the owner: Thanks Rachael for talking the time to leave us a review
Fantastic service very good guys to deal with very good rates and prompt on time service
Response from the owner: Thank you Louie for leaving our company a 5 star review. Great to hear that you are happy with our service.
Fast, friendly and efficient service. I highly recommended Inner City Plumbing.
Response from the owner: Thanks for the recommendation Louise. The team at Inner City Plumbing.
Inner City Plumbing attended property to assess hot water issue. They were prompt, efficient and honest in their assessment. Extremely professional and thoroughly communicated their professional opinion. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner: Mirabella thank you so much for your 5 star review. The team at Inner City Plumbing really appreciate you taking the time to leave this honest review. Thanks for the recommendation.
Inner City Plumbing fixed my hot water problem quickly, as well as alerting me to another potential issue in my bathroom. They responded to my initial phone call promptly and arrived at the appointed time, which was great. I will definitely use Inner City Plumbing again as the service was professional and efficient.
Response from the owner: Thanks Eva for your review. Glad we could help you quickly and you found our service to be professional... thats what we like to hear.... thanks again the team Inner City Plumbing
Prompt, professional and very honest. I will continue to use this company and definitely tell family and friends about them. Refreshing to see that customer service still exists. Explained everything thoroughly and answered all my questions. Honestly the best company as far as tradies to work on my extensive renovation. Thanks guys!!
Response from the owner: Thanks George ...wow what a review.... thanks for being so polite. Always happy to help. Regards the team at Inner City Plumbing
Fantastic service received from Inner city plumbing yet again! Prompt call out, reasonable fees & friendly team. Thanks again to Sam & Inner city Plumbing for doing an amazing job!!!Highly recommended!!!!! John
Response from the owner: Thanks so much John, for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review. Glad to hear the job was completed in an amazing way !!!! and thanks for your recommendation. From the team at Inner City Plumbing
Fantastic customer service, both over the phone and with plumbers who fixed my gas leak and hot water. Explained the problem and quoted the cost before carrying out any work.Thanks for the help.Highly recommend Inner City Plumbing
Response from the owner: Thanks Metal J Drummer for your positive feedback.
Shane was on time, found the problem and fixed it quickly - great service from Inner City Plumbing.
Response from the owner: Thanks Louis for leaving us a 5 star review. Will pass this on to Shane. Regards inner city plumbing team.
Inner City Plumbing were fantastic, everything from booking in the appointment, to the plumbers Jack and Lauchlan turning up on time, giving advice, and honestly working hard, would call them again any day of the week if I or when I need another plumbing problem resolved. I highly recommend them
Response from the owner: Thanks Cameron for the 5 star review and your recommendation. I will pass onto the plumbers. Regards the team at Inner City Plumbing.
Response from the owner: Thanks Tsets Gibbons for taking the time and leaving us 5 stars.Much apprectiated.
Just got off the phone with Inner City Plumbing, where they saved me a few grand. Was looking to get drain grates installed on my roof. I had a previous plumber quote me a suspicious price, so I wanted a second opinion. Called up Inner City where I was redirected to Sam. After some back and forth, he explained that it was something I could easily do myself for a fraction of the cost. They could've easily charged for a visit, but instead just gave me honest and practical advice.
Response from the owner: Hi Nathan, always a pleasure to help and if we can save the customer money thats what we like to do. Thanks for a great review. The team at Inner City Plumbing.
I couldn’t say enough good things about Shane, and Inner City Plumbing. Bang on time, fixed what needed to be fixed and saved me from botching replacing the shower head myself. Chilled, happy to answer questions, his ultra positive early morning vibes got the bathroom back to 100% in next to no time. Thanks so much. Cheers. Sean.
Response from the owner: Sean thanks for the review. I will endevour to pass this on to Shane. Thanks again the team at Inner City Plumbing
Inner City Plumbing were absolutely outstanding!! We needed emergency plumbing after the sewer surged back into our wet areas and flooded the floor. They were diligent and thorough, taking care of furnishings and cleaning up after themselves as they went. Extremely professional, pragmatic and very impressed.
Response from the owner: Aaron happy to help with your emergency plumbing. Glad to hear you were happy with our service. The team at Inner City Plumbing
I was having trouble getting plumbers to commit to my job or even just call me back.Inner City Plumbing were quick to respond, came out to quote when they said they would, did the job when they said they would. The result was fantastic and hassle free.Will use them for all future needs.
Response from the owner: Thanks Darren for your honest 5 star review. Regards Inner City Plumbing team.
I called Inner City Plumbing as we had a gas leak. I tried a number of plumbers in our area and no one was available to come out on the same day. Inner City Plumbing had plumber Shane arrive within the hour. Shane was awesome! He let us know the price at every stage. He showed us what needed doing and made sure everything was safe.Happy to recommend these guys. Price was great and the job was completed properly.
Fantastic customer service. Really obliging and well organised. Would definitely recommend
Response from the owner: Thanks Kerrie for your review and recommendation. Regards the team at Inner City Plumbing team
Guy and Jack came to check a leak in our ceiling. They were incredibly professional and friendly, and patient in explaining the issue and next steps. Would highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Tom thank you for recommending Inner City Plumbing and the 5 star review. Regards the team at inner city plumbing
Inner City responded immediately when we described our urgent situation and organised for Shane to come and investigate the leaks. He was very thorough, reassuring and considered before saying it was necessary to break some bathroom tiles. He was professional and persisted in a very difficult event. He and his team cleaned up carefully. We highly recommend ICP
Response from the owner: Thanks Joy for a fantastic honest review, we do really like hearing the feedback. Regards inner city plumbing team
Steve and James are professional, friendly and efficiently find the root cause of my gas plumbing issue, then fix it and test it to make sure everything is secure and working. Great job and highly recommend it if you are looking for a good plumber.
Response from the owner: Thanks Long Peng, having gas problems is no good. Luckily we could help you the best we could. Thanks for highly recommending us. The team at Inner City Plumbing.
Response from the owner: Thanks Nick for the 5 stars
Fantastic experience with Guy who attended my property, quickly and efficiently rectified my plumbing issue. Very personable and positive experience. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner: Thank you Zhane for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review. We really do appreciate it. I will pass on your kind words about Guy (im sure he will appreciate the great feedback) and thanks for the recommendation. Regards the team Inner City Plumbing
Recommended. On time, right price
Response from the owner: Thank you Nicholas for your 5 star review. We really are pleased to hear your feedback. Thanks again.
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Melbourne’s best leak detection team?

We can’t say that. But our satisfied clients sure can. Browse our countless 5-star reviews, and you’ll find recommendations for our services from business owners, site managers and local council administrators.
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Servicing all industries

Single-storey home, twenty-storey hotel, or thousand-hectare campus — trust us to handle it.
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Quality tradecraft

We make a lot of promises. But we’ve built a three-decade career by keeping those promises.
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Personalised service

If you need us to work around your business hours or when your family’s out of the house, we’ll make it work.
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Customers adore us for our speed and honesty. We have hundreds of 5-star reviews.
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About us

We’re plumbers. You don’t need to know all the slimy, sticky, stinky details about us and what we do. But we can sum up the important stuff with three goals:

  • We always aim to go the extra mile for our clients
  • We always seek to grow, learn, adapt and evolve
  • We love what we do

If we had to boil that all down to one point, it would be the last. We really do love what we do. As a family business, we’re in the awesome position of getting to work with our loved ones, trading hard-earned expertise every day. Our pride in our profession has enabled us to be the best at it for thirty years. We reckon we love it enough to last thirty more.

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Frequently asked questions

If this is your first time dealing with a concealed water leak, you might not even know what signs to look for. Spotting a water leak can be tricky, but there are usually a few signs that can tip you off, such as:

The water bill has unexpectedly increased

If you did not recently buy a new appliance, such as a washing machine or refrigerator, then your water bill should not dramatically rise.

Water is puddling up in unusual places

You might notice minor puddles at the base of your kitchen island or in your laundry cabinets. You may even notice seemingly random puddles around your site — look up and notice they’re beneath downlights.

There are signs of mould and water damage around the house

This could be mould spots on the wall, or the slight discolouration and softening of wood in a particular area. You may even notice a dank scent. Mould can be extremely difficult to deal with, so it’s best to contact a leak detection specialist as soon as you suspect a mould problem.

Your irrigation system is leaking

Irrigation leaks can be trickier to detect since they can evaporate quite quickly outdoors. However, you may notice small puddles or consistently moist soil around your lawn.

Residential and commercial gas is mixed with a foul-smelling chemical, so it’s easy for you to immediately identify a leak. However, there are other signs you should be alert for:

  • If you have an underground gas leak, you may notice your grass dying off in odd patterns
  • You may a whistling noise around your gas-fed appliances and pipes
  • Your gas bill is unusually high
  • Your gas-fed water heater runs out of hot water quickly
  • You feel nauseous or get a headache when you’re around gas-fed appliances or pipes

If you suspect a gas leak, turn off the gas from the mains and get everyone out of the building. Call our gas leak detection team immediately, and do not attempt to fix the leak on your own.

Alright, let’s hunt out that leak

You’ve got our details; now we just need yours. Get in touch to schedule an appointment, or have our emergency leak detectors rush out to you.

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