Pegasus is a master-planned new town beside Woodend, designed for about 1,700 house sites and up to 6,000 people. Earthworks began in 2006, the first titles were issued in January 2008, and by May 2016 more than 950 houses had been completed or were under construction. Hidden leaks waste water and slowly damage floors, framing and foundations. Our leak detection plumbers come to Pegasus, find the exact spot and give you a price to fix it before any repair starts.
Pegasus: leak detection in a planned town built since 2008
Pegasus is a master-planned town beside Woodend, designed for about 1,700 house sites around Lake Pegasus. The first titles were issued in January 2008, so every home is relatively new, and building continues on remaining sites. That changes the type of leaks we find. Corroded old pipe is rare; instead, leaks are usually at fittings inside walls, under showers or on hot water lines in a concrete slab. Builders' plans for homes this young are often available, so tell us if you have yours.
Our approach suits newer homes. We confirm the leak at the meter with everything off, then isolate hot and cold. Thermal imaging picks up the warm trail of a hot water leak in a slab or wall, and acoustic gear finds cold leaks under pressure. We aim for one small opening so tiles and flooring in a new house are disturbed as little as possible. Lake Pegasus homes with irrigation or garden taps have extra lines to isolate, and we include them so the search covers everything that draws water.
Pegasus water comes from Waimakariri District Council, chlorinated since the town was established and UV treated along with Woodend and Tuahiwi. The council sets its own charges and ownership rules for its supply, so we check what applies at your address. Frost is common across Canterbury in the cooler months, and even new homes can have exposed pipes in garages or outside.
Local tip: In a new Pegasus home, take a meter reading the day you move in and again a week later with normal use, so you have a baseline if a leak is ever suspected.
Leak Detection in Pegasus: Local Factors
New townhouses can have leaks in shower trays, wastes and fittings hidden in walls or under slabs. We pinpoint the leak so the builder or owner knows exactly what to fix.
For anything else, see our plumbers in Pegasus.
How We Handle Leak Detection in Pegasus
You get a written report with photos of what we found in Pegasus, which can help with an insurance claim or a council remission.
Pricing: quotes are free, and every job gets a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Leak Detection Jobs We Do in Pegasus
- Leak report for insurance
- Supply pipe leak
- Wall cavity leak
- Acoustic leak detection
- Hidden water leak
Leak Detection Pegasus FAQs
Do we need to tell the council about a leak at our Pegasus home?
Only if the leak is on the council's side. We test your side first; if the fault looks to be before your boundary, we tell you so you can report it to Waimakariri District Council.
Can you fix the leak after finding it?
Yes. Once we find it, we give you a price and can usually fix it on the same visit.
Can a hidden leak increase my water bill?
Yes. In Christchurch, households pay extra for use above a daily allowance, and in Selwyn every cubic metre is charged, so a leak can cost money.