5 Expert Tips With High Water Bills On the Gold Coast

Tip 1: Act on Expensive Water Utility Bills

Keep an eye on your water bills. It can be very difficult to know why a water bill has increased. Is there a leak? Have you used more water? Might it be both? These are the questions that all come to mind when there is suspicion of a water leak.

Here's what to do if you have received a higher than usual water bill:

• whether it be a residential dwelling or a commercial property, ask others if they have been using extra water
• look around for any obvious water leak such as water spraying out of a pipe under the house
• look for harder to detect evidence of concealed water leaks such as damp ground or water damaged floors or walls
• turn off all water sources and monitor your water meter - if it continues to tick over there might be a concealed leak
• if you noticed a decrease in water pressure that might help identify the issue
• think of recent earth works or renovations that might help you narrow down where and when a water leak may have been introduced

Of course if you are unsure on what to do, or you can't find any obvious leak, call Astute Leak Detection on 0427 305 773 for some expert advice.

Tip 2: Act on High Water Usage Notifications

The local city council are regularly conducting water meter inspections and readings. As a result you may receive a letter or notification from the City of Gold Coast stating they have detected a higher than usual water usage reading.

This is never good news!

Your response should be similar to if you have received an expensive water bill. Perform all the same actions and checks listed above.

And of course if you need advise, do not hesitate to contact Astute Leak Detection.



Tip 3: Call Astute Leak Detection for Emergency Leak Detection

If you have done the checks recommended by Astute Leak Detection, and can find no evidence of water leaks, you may have what we call a concealed leak. And we highly recommend you call out one of our expert leak detectors.

Nick and his leak detection team have detected thousands of leaks in houses, commercial properties, work sites, within showers, inside slabs, under driveways, from pools, under footpaths, you name it!

How do we find them? Our professionals can conduct a thorough inspection to pinpoint the source of the problem, by using our years of experience and the latest leak detection technology.

We are available for emergency leak detection at any time of the day. Call us on 0427 305 773 for prompt service around the clock..

Tip 4: Call Astute Leak Detection for Water Bill Advice

Beyond water leak detection, Astute Leak Detection offers valuable advice on "all things" water leaks and "all things" water bills. Again, Nick and his team  have decades of experience - they have seen every type of water leak and helped customers with monumental water bills. If you would like any form of advice for us, do not hesitate to give us a call.

One area beyond leak detection we provide a lot of advice about is water bill rebates and remissions. In combination with our leak detection service, we have helped clients resolve water leaks and minimise financial impacts.

Tip 5: Utilise Water Bill Rebates and Remission

Water leaks cause astronomical water bills. They can involve such large sums of money, these water bills can result in financial distress for many. Nick and team have noticed over the years that many people are not aware help is available in dealing with this financially significant water expense.

What rebates or remissions are available to you, depends on your demographic, your location, details of the water bill and how many other times you have experienced and claimed an expensive water leak. Some rebates are offered by local governments and others are offered by state governments. This area gets complicated quickly. We have clients in Queensland and New South Wales, and within a number of local government areas. That's why it is best to contact Astute Leak Detection to understand what financial relief may be available.

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