Another frequent pattern: leaks that appear in the first month after returning to the property after the low season. Pipes inactive for months undergo thermal changes, and the pressure when reopening the stopcocks reveals accumulated weaknesses. If you have left the house closed for four or five months, the first opening should be done slowly and by monitoring the meter. Throughout the process, localisation takes between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on the complexity of the installation. The subsequent repair depends on the type of pipe: copper with soldering, multilayer with press fittings, PER with mechanical fittings. In 80% of cases, the entire intervention (localisation + repair + final test) is completed in a 2-3 hour visit. Call us, write us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we will respond in less than 10 minutes during working hours.

The most complex and common case we encounter is a leak in a pipe embedded in a wall or floor. Without detection equipment, the only way to locate it is to chip away metre by metre until it is found, which causes extensive damage. With acoustic detection, a professional probe listens for the specific sound of water escaping under pressure and locates it with an error margin of 30-50 cm. This means we open a 40×40 cm square instead of three metres of wall. Before opening anything, the plumber performs a three-phase diagnosis. First, a pressure test: all consumption points are closed, and it is checked if the meter continues to spin. If it spins with everything closed, there is a leak in the system. Second, a visual and thermographic inspection with an infrared camera, which detects anomalous cold or hot areas in walls and floors. Third, an acoustic probe to locate the exact point. The water hardness in the area is very high. Limescale crystallises at the weakest joints of the installation, especially in elbows and copper fittings soldered without specific deoxidiser. We see this especially in blocks from the 80s-90s in Torrevieja and Punta Prima where the original installations have never been revised. The solution is not just to repair the specific leak; we always recommend checking nearby joints because they are usually in a similar state.

For bathrooms where the tap is used multiple times a day, investing in medium-to-high quality tapware easily pays off. For areas with low usage (guest bathroom, second home), a mid-range tap is sufficient. We work with brands such as Grohe, Roca, Hansgrohe, Tres, and Ramon Soler. Torrevieja Orihuela Costa Guardamar Ciudad Quesada Pilar Horadada Almoradí Los Montesinos San Miguel Callosa Santa Pola See all 22 areas In most areas of the Costa Blanca, less than 2 hours during normal working hours. For night or weekend emergencies, maximum 4 hours. We will confirm the exact time when you make an appointment.

The price for tap replacement in Montbau typically ranges between €55 and €714. The final figure depends on the condition of the property, the materials, and the working time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. Yes, a 30-day guarantee on the repaired part. If the leak reappears at the same spot within that period, we return at no extra cost. Between €60 and €90 depending on the complexity of the installation. If you decide to proceed with the repair afterwards, this amount is deducted from the repair quote.