Leak Detection in Tallinn — Hidden Water Leak Location

A hidden leak is a silent but very expensive problem — water can be saturating walls, floors and ceilings for weeks or even months before visible damage appears. By that time mould has already spread, concrete has become waterlogged, and repair costs have multiplied. The sooner the leak location is pinpointed, the smaller the final damage. Torupro uses professional diagnostic methods that let us locate a leak precisely without breaking down walls. Our toolkit includes: a thermal camera that reveals temperature differences indicating moisture accumulation in floors, walls or ceilings — we see where warm water is moving; moisture meters that measure the moisture content of building materials and map how far dampness has spread; pressure testing that precisely isolates the leaking pipe section — we raise pressure and monitor which section drops; and camera inspection that visually confirms the finding and creates a video record of the leak location. Most hidden leak cases are caused by one of the following: ageing pipe joints (especially on older PVC and steel connections); condensation leaks where cold and warm pipes are incorrectly insulated; a burst flexible hose under the kitchen, bathroom or WC (one of the most common causes); a rupture or shift in underfloor heating pipework; or corrosion holes in steel pipes. Leak detection is especially important in these situations: before renovation and tiling (to avoid tiling over a wet wall — otherwise everything needs to come up again soon); when recurring moisture complaints or mould appear; when claiming insurance compensation (the insurer often requires a leak report from an independent specialist); for housing association moisture mapping during floor inspections; when underfloor heating leak is suspected; or when the water bill increases unexpectedly without an obvious reason. We provide a precise written leak report with photo and video evidence, exact coordinates, and recommendations for follow-up repair work. This document is required by insurance companies for claim processing and by housing associations for making structural decisions. We cover all Tallinn districts — Lasnamäe, Mustamäe, Põhja-Tallinn, city centre, Kristiine, Nõmme, Pirita — as well as Harjumaa municipalities (Rae, Viimsi, Saue, Keila). Leak surveys can be ordered for residential apartments, commercial premises and public buildings alike. Our diagnostic team typically responds within 24 hours, and in most cases the leak location is identified within a single visit. After precise detection we can also carry out the repair on the spot if needed. All work comes with a 12-month guarantee.