Find the leak without agreeing to unnecessary opening-up
A damp patch behind fitted furniture is not enough to identify a failed pipe. Tell us when it appears, whether a particular shower or basin has been used and whether the mark is spreading. Photographs of both the visible damage and the wider room help distinguish the affected finish from the possible water source. Avoid removing panels or disturbing electrical fittings yourself.
Where pipework is behind stone, panelling or joinery, inspection and reinstatement may be separate parts of the job. We discuss accessible inspection points, the limits of what can be established without opening a surface, and the expected labour before agreeing the next step. If a neighbouring flat may be involved, include the building manager rather than assuming the leak starts in your home.
A Mayfair appointment needs a precise property description, not simply a postcode. Tell us whether we are visiting a self-contained house, a flat with private services or a residence with building-managed equipment. Those distinctions affect what can be inspected and who can authorise work.
For an address around Berkeley Square or Grosvenor Square, provide the actual entrance and any porter instructions. Check contractor access and unloading arrangements with your building before the appointment; a nearby parking space cannot be assumed.
- Photos of the damp area and surrounding fittings
- Whether access panels exist and who can authorise opening them
- Building manager contact if neighbouring services could be involved
- One hour minimum charge.
- Before any extra work, we give you an estimated duration and expected labour cost to agree.
- We do not promise fixed turnaround times; visits are arranged with you directly.
- Call or bookRing 020 3858 0085 or book an engineer with your full address.
- Share building detailsConcierge, parking, lift access, key holders and where stopcocks or boilers sit.
- Agree before workEstimated duration and expected labour cost agreed before anything extra.
Good to know.
Does a leak investigation include repairing decorative finishes?
Do not assume it does. Access, plumbing repair and specialist finish reinstatement can require different work. We explain the proposed scope and clarify what is included before you approve it.
What does plumbing cost in Mayfair?
£120 + VAT per hour (£144 inc VAT), with a one hour minimum. Before any extra work we give an estimated duration and expected labour cost for you to agree.