Quote: leak investigation
E.g.: buried leak, leak under a screed, before an insurance assessment
Collect dated observations: stains, meter readings, reported pressure loss, circumstances and previous repairs. Send available plans and authorised access details. The aim is to identify a probable source and necessary checks, without promising certain location or no openings at all.
Distinguish clues from evidence
FLIR explains that thermal cameras capture temperature differences rather than directly seeing water inside walls. Suggestive images need suitable measurement checks and do not alone prove a pipe leak.
Ask why the method fits
Request reasons for the proposed technique, areas to examine and circumstances that may prevent a conclusion. Clarify access, shutdowns and disassembly. Discuss additional openings before work starts.
Request traceable findings
Ask for a report separating observations, measurements, hypotheses and outstanding checks, with inspected areas and labelled photographs. State confidence and arrangements for a return visit. No finding does not prove no leak.
Separate insurance from the job
If seeking reimbursement, ask your insurer about policy conditions, possible prior approval and required evidence. A report guarantees neither claim acceptance nor reimbursement. Define source repair and damage reinstatement separately.
Indicative prices in Luxembourg
On quotation
Compare the same diagnostic scope: networks examined, proposed methods, included time, report and arrangements for incomplete results. Repair, drying and reinstatement are not automatically included. No average price or universal cost ranking of methods is assumed.
Subsidies and grants
No grant is deducted from the budget shown here. If a quote mentions support, request the exact scheme and confirmation of your eligibility before including it in financing.
Frequently asked questions
Does a stain necessarily mean a leaking pipe?
No. Investigate its source; moisture evidence alone does not identify the cause.
Can no openings be guaranteed?
No. Agree method limits and approval before any additional opening.
Will insurance automatically pay?
No. Check policy, any required approval and evidence with your insurer.
Is repair included?
Only when its scope is expressly agreed. Investigation may end at diagnosis.