Riser & Common Pipes
Riser and Common Pipe Leak Detection
Shared pipes serve every unit, which is exactly why failures spread damage fast. Riser and stack investigations locate the failing section with minimal unit disruption.
Symptoms we're called for
- Water appearing along a vertical line of damage
- Pressure or heating problems on one stack
- Recurring wet patches near shafts and bulkheads
- Noise from pipes under pressure
Property types
- Domestic risers and stacks
- Hydronic heating lines
- Sprinkler and standpipe systems
- Shafts and service cupboards
Methods used
- Acoustic correlation along risers and stacks
- Isolation testing by floor or branch
- Thermal scanning of shafts and bulkheads
- CCTV inspection where drains are suspect
Limitations, stated plainly
- Access to shafts and units affects testing scope
- Concealed sections may need opened access to confirm
What you receive
- The failing section identified by floor and branch
- Testing records and images
- A repair scope for the plumbing contractor
Next steps
- Isolate and repair the failing section
- Pressure-test to confirm
- Plan a condition review of similar sections