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Step 1 – Make sure all your appliances (like the washing machine) and taps are switched offStep 2 – Find your water meter, usually in the footpath at the front of your house. Step 3 – Read all of the dials on your meter – small leaks will show on your dials not numbersStep 4 – Wait 30 minutes and take another readingIf the numbers and dials havent changed, you probably dont have a leak and may want to consider why your water use is higher.If they have changed, youll need to know where the leak is (if its inside or outside)Step 1 – Again make sure all your appliances and taps are switched offStep 2 – Find your internal stop tap, usually under your kitchen sink and turn it anti-clockwise to the off position. To confirm it has closed correctly, check that no water flows from your cold kitchen tap. Step 3 – Read all of the dials on your meter Step 4 – Wait 30 minutes and take another readingStep 5 – Turn your internal stop tap back to the on position.If the dials have changed the leak may be located between your meter and your internal stop tap.You can find out what to do next here.If not, the problem may be a smaller leak inside your home (after your internal stop tap) and you may want to contact an approved contractor to help. If youre not on a meterWatch our guide below to find out how to check for a leak or follow our checklist below;Ceilings or walls for any wet areas Driveways for constant wet patchesNoises coming from your plumbing systemLow water pressureThese signs may indicate a leak and youll need to confirm this with an approved contractor. Approved contractors can be found through WaterSafe or on the Water Industry Approved Plumber Scheme WIAPS. How to check for a leak if you have a water meter 0 views 3:32 How to check for a leak if you do not have a water meter 0 views 1:13 Water leaks in your home can be caused by a number of things including cracks or corrosion in pipework or joints, leaking boilers or radiators, leaking baths, taps or showers and blockages causing water to back up and put pressure on pipes. Water gushing from a pipe or random puddles are obvious signs but you could potentially have undetected leaks that can go unnoticed for a while, causing a great deal of damage. Leaks are something that are definitely better detected sooner rather than later so its useful to know the signs so you can act quickly. The following can all be indicators that you have a leak somewhere: Dampdiscoloured patches on ceilings, walls or floorsConsistently occurring wet patches on drives or in the garden, particularly if the weather is dryLow water pressureNoises coming from your plumbing systemVisible mould or mildewPresence of a musty smellHigher water bills (if on a meter)How to check for leaksIf you have a water meter If you have a water meter it is easier to check whether you have a leak. Increased water usage can be a clear sign of a leak in itself but you can also do a simple check using your meter. Make sure youre not using any water (eg by using the dishwasher or washing machine) and read the dials on the meter. Wait 30 minutes then check again. If the dials have moved then this indicates that you could well have a leak somewhere. The next thing is to check whether the leak is inside or outdoors (this could be an important distinction as it may determine whether its your responsibility or your water providers). Again, make sure all water use appliances are switched off and turn the water off at the stop tap (if your stop tap is hard to access or difficult to turn you may want to consider replacing it for a Sure Stop but thats a different issue) and then repeat the check. If the dials change this time then the leak could be between the meter and the stop tap which would be something your water provider would responsible for. If they didnt move this time this would indicate that the leak is in the house and you would need to call a plumber in. If you dont have a water meter Checking for leaks isnt so straightforward if you dont have a meter. You could start in obvious places such as further investigations in the areas where you have noticed damp patches or musty smells. Check around high risk areas such as under sinks, around toilets and behind water use appliances but there are lots of hard-to-reach areas where there could potentially be an issue so its always best to call in a plumber who should be able to locate it, and deal with it, much more easily than you can. Whatever you do, dont be tempted to ignore the problem. Leaks never just resolve themselves on their own and they can potentially cause a lot of damage and become a much bigger problem if left unresolved. If you suspect you have a leak somewhere you can call us on or complete the form opposite. This is what a customer said about our service when they had a leak recently: Chris was brilliant wed had a suspected water leak for weeks which Yorkshire Water couldnt find. Within less than an hour of arriving Chris had found and repaired it. To go one step further he phoned several days later to check that all was ok. Id definitely recommend him to family friends Mr Maurice Kent

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