Leak Detection

A customer requested a straightforward toilet swap, but even “simple” jobs need careful attention to detail. In this video, Dan from Plumbdog takes you through the full process of replacing a toilet and servicing a tap, showing the professional steps behind a leak-free installation.

From inspecting the flange to connecting the water supply and servicing taps, this video gives a full walkthrough of best practices for plumbing installations.

In This Video

•Removing the old toilet and inspecting the flange
•Installing a new wax ring and securing the toilet pan
•Connecting a new flexi hose and stopcock
•Servicing a tap — inspecting, replacing washers, and leak testing
•Cleaning up and ensuring the area is tidy for the customer

What You’ll Learn

•Proper steps for a safe, leak-free toilet installation
•How to inspect and prepare the flange for a new toilet
•Techniques for connecting water supply and testing for leaks
•Tap servicing tips to fix drips and improve operation
•The importance of finishing touches and customer walkthroughs

Even small jobs have a lot of steps behind the scenes — this video shows exactly how Plumbdog ensures every installation is done right the first time.

Location: Perth, WA
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Richard from Plumbdog Plumbing takes you along on a full leak detection and repair in Mandurah, tracking down a tricky hot water line leak.

This video showcases professional techniques for finding and fixing hidden hot water leaks, even in tight or awkward spaces.

In This Video

•Detecting running water using acoustic and infrared equipment
•Isolating the leak on the hot water line
•Boosting flow to locate the leak effectively
•Tight-space pipe repairs using B-Press fittings
•Successfully repairing the burst and restoring water flow

Key takeaways:
•How to use acoustic and infrared equipment for precise leak detection
•Techniques for isolating the hot water system
•Tips for repairing leaks in tight or awkward spaces
•Safety considerations when working with high-pressure water systems

The Result

Hot water leak located and repaired
Burst pipe section replaced using B-Press fittings
Water flow restored with no further leaks
Professional repair completed safely in tight conditions

Location: Mandurah, WA
Need help with hot water leaks, burst pipes, or plumbing repairs? Visit Plumbdog Plumbing

Evan from Plumbdog Plumbing heads out to Baldivis after leak detection revealed a hidden leak inside a concrete wall on the home’s main water supply line.

Instead of opening up the wall and causing major damage, the team chose a smarter solution — bypassing the damaged pipe and installing a brand-new water feed to restore the supply safely.

In This Video

•Leak detection identifies a hidden water leak inside the wall
•Isolating and cutting off the damaged section of pipe
•Running a new copper water line up the exterior wall
•Connecting the new pipe through the roof space
•Reconnecting the supply to the hot water service
•Restoring water to the home with no more hidden leaks

By rerouting the main water line externally and through the roof space, the team avoided unnecessary wall demolition while delivering a long-term and reliable plumbing solution.

•The Result

Hidden leak inside the wall successfully isolated

New copper water supply line installed

Water reconnected to the hot water system

No wall demolition required

Home’s water supply restored and leak-free

If you suspect a hidden leak in your walls or main water line, early detection can prevent major damage and costly repairs.

Location: Baldivis, WA
Need help with leak detection, burst pipes, or water line replacements? Visit Plumbdog Plumbing

Evan and Dan from Plumbdog Plumbing return to a property after previously pinpointing a hidden water leak beneath a long driveway.

After completing leak detection a few days earlier, the team identified the exact location of the underground pipe that had split — buried beneath pavers and surrounded by several other underground services.

Accessing the pipe required carefully lifting the driveway pavers and excavating deep into the trench to expose the damaged section without disturbing the nearby services.

In This Video

•Leak detection and pinpointing the burst pipe location
•Lifting driveway pavers to access the underground water line
•Excavating nearly 1 metre deep around multiple services
•Repairing the damaged section of water pipe
•Reinstalling pavers and restoring the driveway

Working carefully around several services running through the same trench, the team successfully exposed the pipe, completed the repair, and reinstated the driveway.

The Result

Burst underground pipe located and repaired

Water supply restored to the property

Driveway pavers lifted and carefully reinstated

Area cleaned and returned to original condition

Leak fully resolved

If you notice unexplained water loss, wet patches, or rising water bills, a hidden underground leak could be the cause.

Location: Perth, WA
Need help with leak detection, burst pipes, or underground plumbing repairs? Visit Plumbdog Plumbing