Selkirk · TD7 · Scottish Borders

Leak Detection in Selkirk

Selkirk's hilly layout and largely older stone-built housing stock make for some of the more interesting heating jobs we take on. The town climbs sharply from the Ettrick Water and many of the older terraces have awkward boiler locations — converted attics, understair cupboards and outhouses. Practical experience with these layouts is exactly what we bring.

Non-destructive water leak detection across Selkirk — 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 Selkirk 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 TD7 properties so the floor only comes up where the leak actually is — saving the wider tile, screed or floorboard run.

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Travel from our Kelso base: 40 minutes via the A699.

Local considerations in Selkirk

Cold-night exposure on the higher streets means oversizing radiators slightly is often worthwhile.
Many homes still rely on tank-fed hot water — we give honest advice on whether a combi conversion is the right call.
Steep Selkirk streets mean we plan boiler deliveries and skip placement around access — not all addresses suit a kerbside drop.
Older stone-built terraces around West Port and the Market Place often have legacy back-boilers we routinely replace with combis.

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 Selkirk leak detection work

Oil boiler service round through Ettrickbridge and Yarrowford.
Cold-snap radiator upgrades on an exposed Selkirk hillside property.
Back-boiler removal and combi install in a West Port terrace, freeing the chimney breast for a new fireplace.

Every Selkirk 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 Selkirk

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 Selkirk 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 Selkirk we also cover:

Yarrowford
Galashiels
Hawick
Melrose
Ettrickbridge
Ashkirk

Leak Detection in nearby towns

Selkirk Leak Detection FAQs

Can you replace a back boiler in a Selkirk terrace?+

Yes — back boiler removal and combi installation is one of the most common jobs we do in TD7. We plan flue routing, gas supply upgrades and chimney capping in one visit.

Do you cover the Ettrick and Yarrow valleys?+

Yes — Ettrickbridge, Yarrowford, Ashkirk and surrounding rural addresses are all part of our Selkirk round, including 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 Selkirk

Need a Selkirk heating engineer?

Back-boiler swaps, oil servicing and full installs across TD7 and the Ettrick valley.

Selkirk's stone-built terraces and exposed hillside addresses give us some of our most varied work — TD7 is firmly on our weekly map from Kelso.

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