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Leak Detection in Red Beach
A continuous-use alert in the Watercare app can leave you wondering whether water is escaping somewhere out of sight. For a Red Beach owner, the first step is to compare that alert with what was actually running, then check whether flow continues when normal use stops.
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Stately covers Red Beach, and we work through those checks before recommending targeted investigation. An alert gives us a reason to investigate; the cause still needs checking onsite.
Start with the alert and actual use
Watercare sends continuous-use app alerts after 3, 14 and 25 days. Save the notification and note when you first noticed it. We want to understand whether the reported period overlaps with planned water use, rather than treating the alert alone as proof of a buried leak.
Check whether irrigation, a filling pool or an appliance was running during that period. Listen for a toilet cistern repeatedly topping up and look for visible drips. Record what you notice, but keep fittings intact. These observations help us decide which checks to make first.
Check whether water use continues
If you can arrange a period with no water use, Watercare recommends taking meter readings before and after four hours or more. Leave the meter tap on throughout that test. Make sure everyone knows not to use water, and pause scheduled watering or appliances that draw water automatically.
Photograph both readings and record the times. If the reading changes, tell us about any use that interrupted the test, even briefly. Movement during a genuinely unused period helps confirm ongoing flow, but further checks are needed to separate a leaking fixture from an escape along the supply pipe.
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Narrow the flow down onsite
When we arrive, we review your alert, readings and observations, then check the meter against the property's current water use. We inspect accessible fixtures and ask about any outlets or equipment that might draw water unnoticed. A small steady flow can require different checks from an intermittent one.
Where suitable valves are accessible, we can isolate parts of the plumbing and observe whether the flow changes. We explain any interruption before turning water off. Please clear access to the meter and relevant cupboards, and tell us if a valve is stiff or its purpose is unclear.
Agree access before investigating further
If those checks point towards concealed pipework, we narrow the suspected area using the flow pattern, accessible pipe routes and appropriate detection methods. Sound readings or moisture observations can support that investigation. We compare the clues rather than deciding that the first damp patch marks the pipe failure.
Some locations need closer access before we can confirm the fault. That could mean opening a surface or exposing a short length of pipe. We explain the suspected location, why access would help and what remains uncertain, then agree the next step with you before proceeding.
Turn findings into a repair plan
Once a fault is confirmed, we explain what is leaking and the repair options suited to the exposed condition. If the private supply pipe is involved, water main repairs may be the next step. A fixture fault would call for a different repair, guided by what the checks reveal.
After repair, we check the affected area and reassess flow with normal water use stopped. Your handover should explain what was found, what was repaired and whether any further access or reinstatement remains. Keep the readings and repair record so you have a clear comparison if another alert arrives.
Leak detection: questions from Red Beach
Should I wait for another alert?
Start checking now rather than waiting for a repeat notification. Save the alert, look for visible running water and arrange a meter test if practical. Contact Stately if unexplained flow continues.
What if I cannot stop water use for four hours?
Tell us which equipment or household needs prevent a full test. Do not interrupt essential water use. We can discuss suitable onsite checks and record the limits of any shorter observations.
Will you need to dig?
That depends on where the checks lead. Accessible fixtures may explain the flow, while a concealed supply leak could require excavation. We discuss the evidence and proposed access before opening the suspected area.
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