How to Spot a Leaky Pipe Before It's a Flood

You hear it—drip… drip… drip—but you don't see anything wrong. Until one day, you step in a cold puddle with your sock on. Learn how to spot the signs before your home turns into a swimming pool.

You hear it—drip… drip… drip—but you don't see anything wrong. Until one day, you step in a cold puddle with your sock on. Not ideal. Leaky pipes are sneaky little things, but catching them early can save you from a watery disaster (and a massive bill). Here's how to spot the signs before your home turns into a swimming pool.

1. Damp Spots That Shouldn't Be There

Notice a weird wet patch on your wall, ceiling, or floor? Unless your dog's developed a new party trick, that's likely a leaky pipe. Pay close attention to warped flooring, peeling paint, or mildew forming in odd spots—these are your early warning signs.

2. Water Pressure Playing Games

Ever turned on the shower and felt like you were being misted instead of rinsed? Low water pressure could mean there's a leak somewhere in your plumbing system. If your water's more "meh" than "mighty," it might be time to check things out.

3. Weird Noises (No, Not Ghosts)

Hearing hissing, gurgling, or clanking sounds in your walls or under the floor? Pipes making noise can mean air is getting in where it shouldn't, or water is escaping where it should be staying. Either way, your plumbing is trying to tell you something—listen up.

Quick DIY Leak Check

Not sure if it's a leak or your imagination? Try this:

• Turn off all taps and appliances that use water.
• Check your water meter. Note the reading.
• Wait 1–2 hours (no flushing allowed!).
• Check the meter again. If it's moved, you've got a sneaky leak.

No time to play detective? That's where we come in.

SOBE Fixes Leaks Fast (Like, Really Fast)

We're not just handy—we're heroes in vans. If your leak's gone from drip to Niagara Falls, don't stress. SOBE's expert plumbers are on call across South London to sort it, seal it, and save your day.

So whether it's a damp patch, dodgy pressure, or mystery noises, don't wait for a flood. Give SOBE a shout—we've got your back (and your pipes).