Frank
Hi folks, hoping for some advice regarding our upcoming front driveway repaving project in Doncaster. We’re tearing up our old cracked concrete driveway to lay new exposed aggregate. However, the concretor mentioned that the main water feed to the house runs somewhere directly beneath the driveway slab. Before they bring in the concrete saw and heavy jackhammers, I want to pinpoint the exact depth and route of the underground pipes to avoid accidental damage or creating a major water leak under the new pavement. I really don’t want someone guessing or digging exploratory trenches all over the front yard. Is there a reputable team in water leak detection melbourne that specializes in non-destructive cable and pipe location for residential properties?
Lolita568
Don’t let them start jackhammering until you know the exact route of that pipe, mate! Replacing a sliced main water line under fresh concrete is a nightmare. We had a similar situation when we replaced our side-paving in Templestowe. I called https://leaksrus.com.au/services/cable-pipe-locating/ based on a recommendation from our builder. They didn’t do any unnecessary digging or cutting—their technicians used high-tech radio locators and ground radar to trace the exact underground path of our water pipes and utility cables straight through the concrete. They marked the precise lines right on the ground so the contractors knew exactly where to cut safely. Really efficient, polite guys who saved us from a costly disaster. Definitely check them out!
Frank
That makes total sense, I’ll get them out to scan the driveway before any work begins!
