Villa Water Leak Detection in Lanzarote
Water leaks in your Lanzarote villa? We specialise in finding hidden leaks in underground pipes, beneath floors, and inside walls—without causing damage to your property.
Understanding Villa Water Leaks in Lanzarote
Lanzarote villas face unique plumbing challenges. The island's volcanic geology means ground movement is common, putting stress on buried pipes. The intense UV exposure degrades exposed fittings faster than in cooler climates. And many properties have complex water systems including aljibes (water tanks), solar thermal heating, irrigation systems, and swimming pools—each adding potential leak points.
The traditional approach to finding a leak was exploratory—digging here, opening up there, hoping to stumble across the source. This caused significant damage and expense, often more costly than the repair itself. Modern leak detection technology has changed everything. Using thermal imaging, acoustic detection, and tracer gas, we can see through walls, listen through concrete, and track water paths without making a single hole.
Early detection is crucial. A small leak that wastes a few litres per hour might seem minor, but over weeks and months, it saturates foundations, erodes soil beneath paving, promotes mould growth, and causes structural damage. The water damage from a hidden leak often costs far more to repair than fixing the pipe itself.
Common Villa Leak Problems
Lanzarote villas face unique challenges from the climate and water systems
Underground Supply Pipe Leaks
The pipes running from your water meter to your villa are buried underground. Over years of use, these can crack, corrode, or separate at joints—especially in Lanzarote's volcanic soil which can shift and move. These leaks often go unnoticed until you receive a shocking water bill.
Water Leaks Under Floors
Pipes running beneath tiles, marble, or concrete floors are completely hidden from view. A pinhole leak can run for months, saturating the substrate and causing damage to flooring, walls, and even structural elements before any visible signs appear.
Damp Patches & Wall Stains
Mysterious damp appearing on walls or ceilings is often caused by a leak far from where the damage shows. Water travels along pipes, through walls, and along floor substrates before emerging. We trace it back to the true source.
Hot Water & Heating Leaks
Solar thermal systems, underfloor heating, and hot water circulation pipes all run hidden routes through your villa. These pressurised systems can develop leaks that waste both water and energy—and they're particularly difficult to locate without specialist equipment.
Non-Destructive Detection Technology
Advanced methods that find leaks without damaging your villa
Thermal Imaging
Our professional-grade infrared cameras detect temperature anomalies caused by hidden water. Leaking pipes create distinctive thermal patterns—cold spots from fresh water or warm trails from hot water systems. We can scan entire walls and floors in minutes, revealing leaks hidden behind plaster, beneath tiles, or inside wall cavities without any damage to your property.
Acoustic Detection
Water escaping from pressurised pipes creates sound—a distinctive hissing, rushing, or dripping noise that travels through the pipe and surrounding materials. Our sensitive ground microphones, contact sensors, and pipe-inserted listening devices can detect these sounds through concrete, tiles, and soil. We use correlator technology to pinpoint leak positions to within centimetres.
Tracer Gas Technology
For the most challenging leaks—particularly in plastic pipes or very deep installations where sound doesn't travel well—we use tracer gas. A safe mixture of hydrogen and nitrogen (the smallest molecule) is introduced into the pipe. The gas escapes at the leak point, permeates through soil and building materials, and rises to the surface where our sensitive detectors find it.
Our Villa Inspection Process
A systematic approach to finding every leak
Every villa inspection starts with understanding your water system. We'll trace the pipe routes from your meter or aljibe, identify all the systems in use (mains, pool, irrigation, solar thermal), and discuss where you've noticed problems—high bills, damp patches, low pressure, or water sounds.
We then conduct a systematic survey using our detection equipment. Thermal imaging scans walls and floors for temperature anomalies. Acoustic sensors listen for escaping water. If needed, we'll pressure test individual sections of pipework to isolate the problem area before pinpointing the exact location.
For complex cases—multiple leaks, very deep pipes, or difficult access—we may deploy tracer gas. This is particularly effective for plastic pipes (which don't transmit sound as well as metal) and for leaks beneath thick concrete slabs or in volcanic rock fill.
You'll receive a comprehensive report with thermal images, marked-up floor plans showing leak locations, depth estimates where relevant, and recommendations for repair. We can liaise with your plumber or recommend trusted local contractors.
Complete Villa Inspection Checklist
We check every potential leak point in your property
Why Villa Owners Choose Us
Trusted by property owners across Lanzarote
Non-Destructive Methods
We find leaks without breaking tiles, digging up gardens, or damaging your property. Our pinpoint accuracy means repairs are targeted—one small excavation instead of trial-and-error digging.
Fast Island-Wide Response
We understand leaks can't wait—every day means more wasted water and potential damage. Our team serves all of Lanzarote with rapid inspection scheduling, often within 24-48 hours.
Specialist Expertise
We're not general plumbers who occasionally look for leaks. Leak detection is all we do. Our specialists have inspected hundreds of Lanzarote properties and know exactly where to look.
Villa Leak Detection Across Lanzarote
Serving holiday villas, rental properties, and private residences island-wide
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