Water & Gas Worx locates and repairs hidden water and gas leaks in Te Atatu and all of Auckland, New Zealand. Call 0800 322 322 — we use thermal imaging, acoustic detection, and pressure testing to find leaks in walls, floors, slabs, and underground pipes. Qualified plumber and certified gasfitter.
Call Now — We'll Sort It 0800 322 322Written and reviewed by Peter — qualified plumber and certifying gasfitter, PGDB registered, 17+ years experience. Last updated April 2026.
Water & Gas Worx locates and repairs hidden water and gas leaks in Te Atatu, Auckland. Call 0800 322 322 — thermal imaging, acoustic detection and pressure testing for leaks in walls, floors, slabs and underground pipes. West Auckland callouts are typically within the hour.
Older Te Atatu homes -- particularly those built in the 1960s-80s around Te Atatu Road, Edmonton Road, and near Te Atatu Peninsula -- still have original copper and galvanised pipes. These corrode over time, and it is only a matter of when, not if, they start leaking.
Auckland's clay soils are constantly moving. That ground movement causes pipe joints to separate, especially underground supply lines and drainage. The result: leaks you cannot see, silently wasting water and damaging your property.
Hidden leaks can waste thousands of litres and cause serious structural damage -- rotting framing, lifting flooring, mould behind walls. The longer they go undetected, the more expensive the repair.
We locate leaks accurately before opening walls or digging -- saving you money and avoiding unnecessary damage to your home.
Unexplained high water bill -- the #1 sign of a hidden leak.
Damp or discoloured walls -- water is getting in from somewhere.
Sound of running water -- when everything is turned off, you should not hear water.
Warm spots on floor -- could be a hot water pipe leaking under the slab.
Musty smell or mould -- persistent moisture behind walls breeds mould.
Water meter spinning -- turn everything off and check your meter. If it is still moving, you have a leak.
Leak detection is part science, part experience. Here is how we approach it:
Most leaks are found and fixed in a single visit. For complex underground or slab leaks, we may recommend rerouting the pipe above ground rather than digging up concrete -- it is often faster, cheaper, and avoids the same problem recurring.
Water & Gas Worx uses pressure testing, visual inspection, meter monitoring, and acoustic listening equipment to locate leaks accurately without unnecessary damage to walls or flooring. Most leaks are found and repaired in a single visit.
Leak detection in Auckland typically costs $155-$400 including GST, depending on the method required. Water & Gas Worx charges $155+GST for the first hour and $100+GST per hour after that. Most leaks are found and repaired in a single visit. A fixed quote is provided before work starts.
Yes. Water & Gas Worx is a registered plumber and certifying gasfitter. Leak detection and repair are completed in the same visit where possible, avoiding the need to book a second callout.
A rising water bill with no visible leak usually indicates a hidden leak — underground, under a concrete slab, or inside walls. These are common in Te Atatu homes. Water & Gas Worx uses pressure testing and meter monitoring to locate hidden leaks without unnecessary excavation. Call 0800 322 322 — the sooner a hidden leak is found, the less water damage and waste.
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