Maintenance Services by Handy Andy Plumbing

Not every leak shows itself. A pipe leaking under a floor, inside a wall or outside near the water main may only show up as a higher water bill or a patch that stays damp. Watercare's guide on how to check for leaks sets out a simple test: pick a time when no water will be used, such as overnight, record the reading on your water meter, use no water for at least four hours, then read it again. If the reading has gone up, you are likely to have a leak, and Andy can help track it down.

A maintenance visit is also the time to look at the things that wear quietly: the hot water cylinder and its valves, taps and toilet cisterns, the water main and the drains. Our article on fixing plumbing leaks early explains why it pays, and if a repair turns into a bigger job, our residential plumbing and commercial plumbing services pick it up from there.