Kelso · TD5 · Scottish Borders

Leak Detection in Kelso

Kelso is our home town and the base of every van we run. The mix of Georgian townhouses around The Square, modern estates off Inch Road and farms out toward Sprouston means we see almost every kind of heating system in one postcode — gas combis, oil boilers, LPG installs and a growing number of heat pump retrofits.

Non-destructive water leak detection across Kelso — thermal imaging, acoustic correlation, tracer-gas and moisture-mapping to find a hidden pipe failure without taking up the whole floor. We work directly with insurers (most policies cover the trace-and-access cost), provide a written report with thermal images for your claim, and follow on with the repair so you only deal with one trade rather than three.

Hidden leaks in Kelso usually show first as unexplained pressure-loss, a damp patch on a downstairs ceiling or a water-meter that ticks overnight. We use thermal imaging, acoustic correlation and tracer gas across TD5 properties so the floor only comes up where the leak actually is — saving the wider tile, screed or floorboard run.

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Local considerations in Kelso

Newer estates such as Pinnaclehill and Inch Road typically have system or combi gas boilers — straightforward swaps with same-day completion.
Hard water in parts of TD5 means scale management and filter housings are worth specifying on new installs.
Many properties around The Square and Bowmont Street are stone-built with limited loft space — flueing and condensate routing need careful planning.
Outlying farms and steadings (Sprouston, Stichill, Smailholm) are off the gas grid and rely on oil or LPG, which we install and maintain regularly.

What we'll do for you

Thermal imaging finds underfloor heating, central heating and hot-water leaks fast.
Acoustic correlation pinpoints pressurised mains and hot-water leaks under solid floors.
Tracer-gas (hydrogen / nitrogen mix) used for slow leaks below screed or behind tile.
Insurance-friendly written report with thermal images and pressure-test data.
Repair carried out by the same engineer — no second trade visit.
Re-instate pressure and full leak-test before sign-off.

Recent Kelso leak detection work

LPG boiler upgrade on a steading near Sprouston including new flue routing and tank work.
First-floor en-suite added to a Georgian townhouse near The Square — full design, tile and fit.
Gas combi swap on Inch Road completed in a single working day with full Vaillant 12-year warranty registration.

Hundreds of Kelso households on our books, from Pinnaclehill new-builds to farmhouses out by Smailholm.

Every Kelso leak job is documented with thermal images and pressure-test data — useful for insurance claims and for the trades following on behind us.

How leak detection works in Kelso

Step 1
Symptom triage
We talk you through the symptoms — pressure-loss, damp patch, meter ticking — to plan the right detection method.
Step 2
On-site detection
Thermal, acoustic or tracer-gas survey. Most leaks pinpointed in 60–90 minutes.
Step 3
Repair & re-test
Cut-out, fix and pressure-test the affected section. Floor lift kept to the smallest possible area.
Step 4
Insurance pack
Written report with thermal images, pressure data and a clear cost breakdown for your insurer.

Why homeowners in Kelso pick us

Thermal imaging camera and acoustic correlator on every leak job
Insurance-ready written reports with photo evidence
Single trade — detect, repair and re-test in one visit where possible
Fully insured public liability for trace-and-access work

Nearby areas we cover

Around Kelso we also cover:

Ednam
St Boswells
Coldstream
Earlston
Sprouston
Stichill

Leak Detection in nearby towns

Kelso Leak Detection FAQs

Are you actually based in Kelso?+

Yes — Graham Oliver Plumbing & Heating is registered at 11 Thomson View, Kelso TD5 7UD. Every van starts and finishes in town, so call-outs in Kelso usually mean same-day attendance.

Do you cover the rural villages around Kelso?+

Yes — Sprouston, Stichill, Ednam, Smailholm, Yetholm, Morebattle and Greenlaw are all part of our normal local round, including off-grid oil and LPG work.

How much does leak detection cost?+

A standard non-destructive survey is typically £180–£280. Most home insurance policies cover this 'trace and access' cost — we provide the paperwork your insurer needs to reimburse you.

Will you have to lift my floor?+

Only directly above the leak — usually a single tile or one floorboard. The whole point of acoustic and thermal detection is avoiding the wider lift that traditional methods cause.

Can you fix the leak the same day?+

Most accessible pipe leaks are repaired on the same visit. Underfloor heating leaks may need a return visit if a specialist coupling has to be ordered, but the leak is isolated immediately.

Other services we offer in Kelso

Need a Kelso heating engineer today?

We're round the corner — call our Kelso office and we'll usually be with you the same day.

From Georgian townhouses around The Square to off-grid steadings out toward Sprouston, we know Kelso properties inside out — and being based in TD5 means same-day attendance for most jobs.

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