Cape Town Leak Detection Guides

Practical guides to leaks, water bills, and what to do about them in Cape Town. Clear, jargon-free advice on spotting a hidden leak, understanding a high water bill, checking a pool for leaks, and claiming from your insurance or the City of Cape Town rebate. These are the answers to the questions homeowners ask most, written to help you work out what is going on before you call anyone.

  • The Unit Above Me Is Leaking. How Do You Prove It?

    When water comes through your ceiling in a block of flats, the question is never really where the leak is. The question is whose leak it is, because that is the one that decides who pays. In a sectional title scheme that question has teeth. It can sit between you and your neighbour, between an…

  • How to Read Your Water Meter

    Your water meter tells you more than the City needs for your bill. It is also the single best tool you have for catching a hidden leak early. Here is how to read it, what each part means, and the thirty minute test anyone can do.

  • Understanding Your Cape Town Water Bill

    Most people never read their water bill closely until it shocks them. Here is how the City of Cape Town charges for water, why the same leak costs one household far more than another, and the part of the bill almost nobody knows about.

  • Can You Claim Leak Detection From Your Insurance?

    If you have had a shock water bill or a burst pipe, there is a good chance you can claim at least part of the cost back, and most people have no idea where to start. This is a simple guide to how it works, what your insurer needs, and where leak detection fits in….

  • How Much Water Should Your Pool Lose? Understanding Normal Evaporation vs Pool Leaks

    Every pool loses water naturally through evaporation – but how do you know when it’s a problem? Cape Town leak detection specialist Werner explains the difference between normal water loss (6-12mm daily in summer) and costly leaks that can waste thousands of litres per day.

  • Spinning Water Meter but No Visible Leak? Here’s What Cape Town Homeowners Need to Know

    Your water meter is spinning continuously, but there’s no visible leak anywhere on your property. This is one of the most common problems I encounter across Cape Town, and it’s costing homeowners thousands in wasted water. That spinning meter is trying to tell you something important: water is flowing somewhere on your property.

  • City of Cape Town water rebate

    Facing a shocking water bill from an underground leak? Werner from Atlantic Leak Detection shares his proven process for securing City of Cape Town water rebates. After helping hundreds of homeowners recover thousands in rebates, he reveals the documentation, timing, and professional services that make the difference between approval and rejection. This is your one-time opportunity per property – make it count.