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Leak-Tec Pty Ltd - Water Leak Detection Services

Updated 2026-09-05 · 3,731 reviewed · 725 listed · Scored from 25 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(25) 48 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Emergency PlumbingPlumberGas Installation Service
Services
Emergency Plumbing, Plumber, Gas Installation Service
Reviews
25
Ranking
#594 in Emergency Plumbing
Best for
homeowners with high water bills or visible leaks willing to seek a second opinion if first visit fails.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-05.

What do recent reviews say?

Leak-Tec delivers strong results when the detection succeeds, with technicians like Pierre and Norm praised for finding difficult leaks quickly and suggesting cost-effective fixes. However, reviews split sharply: repeated complaints about missed diagnoses, unexpected charges, and failure to locate leaks despite high water bills suggest inconsistent service quality or approach between jobs.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • quick detection on successful jobs
  • cost-effective options vs competitors
  • friendly and professional manner
  • solves leaks others missed
Watch-outs
  • wrong diagnosis or failed to find leak
  • inconsistent billing and payment demands
  • poor communication and follow-up
  • slow emergency response
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Best for: homeowners with high water bills or visible leaks willing to seek a second opinion if first visit fails.
Think twice if: Multiple reviews report missed diagnoses, wrong payment terms, and slow callbacks on urgent jobs. Get a second opinion if they don't find a source quickly.

What are they good at?

  • fast detection when leak found
  • equipment sensitive enough for difficult leaks
  • cost-conscious repair recommendations

Worth knowing

  • Technicians named Pierre, Norm, and Pete operate in the field
  • Leak detection completed in 30-45 minutes on successful jobs
  • Some customers report being charged for visits that didn't locate the leak
  • No receipt or written report issued in at least one case despite customer requests
  • Technicians have arrived without prior job briefing, creating confusion

What reviews say by service

Emergency Plumbing
Fast for straightforward leaks; slow or dismissive on urgent family emergencies
Plumber
Detection accurate when successful; poor communication and follow-up on failed attempts

How it compares

  • Rated 3.2 against a 4.76 average across the 604 emergency plumbing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 59% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 32
Review volume 61
Review recency 15
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
14
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
11

FAQ

How long does leak detection usually take?
Successful jobs are completed in 30-45 minutes, though multiple visits have been charged when the leak was not found on first attempt.
Will I get a receipt and written report?
Some customers report not receiving invoices or reports despite requests, so confirm this in writing before the visit.
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Last updated 2026-09-05