Common Problems We Solve
Damp patches, mould or lifting floors
A stain that grows, paint that bubbles, or a floor that lifts for no visible reason usually means water is moving behind the surface. Finding the source early is far cheaper than replacing the room.
Unexplained high water consumption
If your water account jumps and nothing in the household has changed, water is escaping somewhere. We test the system and trace the loss to its source.
The sound of running water with everything closed
Hearing water when no tap, toilet or appliance is running is a strong sign of a hidden leak in a wall, ceiling or underground line.
Slow drips from taps, valves and fittings
Visible leaks waste water steadily and often worsen. We repair dripping taps, leaking valves, and faulty fittings across the property.
Leaks in shared or complex buildings
In flats and complexes, a leak in one unit can travel into others. We trace the source on your plumbing system and coordinate with the property owner or managing agent.
What This Service Covers
Leak tracing
Systematic investigation of visible and suspected hidden leaks — following pressure, dampness and consumption evidence to the actual source.
Leak repairs
Repairing the pipework, joints, valves and fittings where the leak originates, not just the surface where it shows.
Damage prevention and advice
Practical guidance on protecting the property after a leak is fixed, and on monitoring your water meter so a future leak does not go unnoticed.
Our Approach
- 1
Understand the signs
We start with what you have noticed — damp patches, smells, sounds, bills — and how long each sign has been there.
- 2
Test the system
Isolation and meter tests narrow down where water is being lost: which side of the property, which line, which floor.
- 3
Trace the leak
The plumber works methodically from the evidence to the source, opening surfaces only where the trail leads.
- 4
Repair and confirm
Once the leak is repaired, the system is retested to confirm the loss has stopped and the line is sound.
Why Call Plumbing Fourways for This?
- Hidden leaks traced methodically instead of guessed at
- Repairs at the source, not just a patch over the symptom
- Meter and pressure tests that give you real answers
- Early action that limits damage to walls, floors and ceilings
- Coordination with landlords, estate managers and agents where needed
Serving Fourways and Nearby Suburbs
We provide this service in Fourways and the surrounding northern Johannesburg suburbs where we genuinely operate, including Broadacres, Dainfern, Lonehill, Craigavon, Douglasdale, Sunninghill, Paulshof, Midrand. If you are just outside these areas, contact us anyway — we will tell you honestly whether we can help. Get in touch to confirm we cover your address.
Leak Detection — Frequently Asked Questions
Common signs include damp or discoloured patches on walls or ceilings, mould or mildew smells, paint or wallpaper that lifts, warm spots on floors, and a water account that climbs without explanation. If the water meter keeps moving with all taps and appliances off, there is a leak somewhere on the property.