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Leak Detection & Mapping
Identify and map the exact sources of water ingress using advanced diagnostic techniques, ensuring repairs target the root cause — not just the symptoms.

Water ingress is one of the most destructive and costly defects in any building, compromising structural integrity, damaging finishes, and accelerating corrosion. Misdiagnosed leaks lead to repeated failures and wasted repair budgets — often because repairs are based on assumption rather than evidence.

Atomic Projects’ Leak Detection & Mapping service eliminates guesswork. We combine specialist equipment, forensic inspection methods, and building science expertise to pinpoint the exact origin, pathway, and extent of leaks — whether in façades, roofs, podiums, wet areas, or basements.

1. Comprehensive Investigation Process

Our leak investigations follow a systematic, non-destructive methodology:

  • Visual inspection: Initial assessment of visible damage, staining, or material deterioration.
  • Moisture mapping: Using calibrated moisture meters to record moisture content across affected and adjacent areas.
  • Thermal imaging: Detecting temperature anomalies that reveal moisture behind walls, floors, and ceilings.
  • Dye testing: Tracing leak pathways with coloured, non-toxic test liquids.
  • Water testing: Controlled spray and flood testing to replicate leak conditions.

2. Source & Pathway Identification

Unlike basic inspections that stop at identifying “wet areas,” our mapping:

  • Documents precise ingress points (e.g., failed joints, cracks, flashing terminations).
  • Traces water migration paths within building elements.
  • Differentiates between primary ingress points and secondary leak sites caused by capillary action or gravity migration.

3. Digital Mapping & Reporting

We compile findings into a comprehensive leak map:

  • Annotated building plans showing ingress points and moisture spread.
  • Photo and video evidence with time-stamped records.
  • Moisture readings logged in digital format for comparison over time.

4. Repair Strategy Recommendations

A key outcome is providing clear, actionable repair scopes:

  • Prioritised recommendations based on severity and risk.
  • Specification of materials and repair methods aligned with AS/NZS standards.
  • Optional cost estimation to assist with budgeting and decision-making.

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📞 Call Us: 0410 515 509

✉️ Email Us: hello@atomicprojects.com.au

 

— Ben Tran, General Manager, Atomic Projects

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