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Water Leak Monitoring in Properties

Protect your home before a small leak becomes a major problem - 24/7 smart monitoring that detects leaks early, alerts you instantly, and prevents catastrophic damage before it escalates.

WHY IT MATTERS

Small leaks,
big consequences.

Water leaks are one of the most common and costly causes of property damage in the UK. From burst pipes and hidden leaks to faulty appliances and overflowing tanks, even a minor issue can quickly lead to extensive structural damage, mould growth, and expensive repairs. Smart water leak monitoring provides 24/7 protection - detecting leaks early and alerting property owners instantly.

  • Burst pipes and hidden leaks
  • Faulty appliances and overflowing tanks
  • Extensive structural damage and mould growth
  • Expensive, disruptive repairs
  • Higher insurance excess on escape-of-water claims
28–33%of UK home insurance claims are escape of water
£1.8mpaid out daily for water damage
24/7continuous monitoring
FOR HOMEOWNERS

Why it matters for homeowners.

A hidden leak can cause thousands of pounds of damage before it's ever noticed - early detection protects your property, your belongings and your peace of mind.

  1. 01

    Avoid Costly Property Damage

    A hidden leak can go unnoticed for days or weeks, damaging floors, walls, ceilings, electrical systems, and personal belongings. Early detection dramatically reduces repair costs and disruption.

    Damage
  2. 02

    Protect Your Property While Away

    Leaks often occur when properties are vacant or unattended. Real-time monitoring gives homeowners peace of mind whether they are at work, on holiday, or managing a second property.

    Vacant
  3. 03

    Reduce Insurance Claims & Excess Costs

    Many insurers now apply higher excess charges for “escape of water” claims due to the increasing volume and severity of incidents. Monitoring helps reduce the likelihood of major claims and may support lower risk profiles.

    Insurance
  4. 04

    Prevent Mould & Long-Term Structural Issues

    Undetected moisture can lead to mould growth, timber rot, weakened structures, and unhealthy living conditions. Early intervention protects both the building and occupants.

    Mould
FOR INSURERS

A leading driver of household claims.

Water damage remains one of the biggest drivers of household insurance claims in the UK. Insurers face rising repair costs, increased claim frequency, and growing weather-related pressures.

  • Escape of water accounts for approximately 28–33% of all UK home insurance claims.
  • UK insurers pay out approximately £1.8 million every day for water damage claims.
  • The average UK household insurance claim now exceeds £6,000 in many cases.
  • Typical water damage claims commonly range from £2,600 to £10,000+, depending on severity.
  • Go.Compare reported nearly 20,000 escape of water claims in a single year in the UK.
BENEFITS FOR INSURERS

Lower claims. Lower risk.

Smart leak monitoring helps insurers move from reactive payouts to proactive prevention across their books.

  • Reduce high-value escape of water claims
  • Minimise property reinstatement costs
  • Lower claim frequency and claim severity
  • Improve risk management for vacant properties
  • Encourage preventative maintenance behaviour
  • Deliver faster incident response and mitigation
SMART LEAK

Intelligent detection,
real-time alerts.

Smart Leak continuously monitors water usage and environmental conditions throughout your property. If unusual activity or a leak is detected, instant alerts are sent directly to property owners, managers, or maintenance teams.

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Real-Time Detection

Continuous leak detection across water usage and conditions.

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Instant Alerts

Instant mobile and email alerts the moment a leak is detected.

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24/7 Monitoring

Round-the-clock protection for every property, every day.

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Remote Protection

Safeguard vacant and unattended properties from anywhere.

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Anomaly Detection

Usage tracking and anomaly detection to flag unusual activity.

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Scalable Coverage

For homes, apartments and large managed portfolios.

EASY INSTALLATION

Fitted in minutes, no plumber required.

Smart Leak has been designed for fast and simple installation, with no need for a plumber or specialist tools. The device fits directly onto existing pipework or stop taps in minutes - ideal for homeowners, landlords, property managers and insurers. Its non-invasive design means no major plumbing alterations, reducing installation costs and disruption while enabling rapid deployment across single properties or large housing portfolios.

One Provider. One Standard. One Smart Solution.

Smart Installers - Creating Healthier Homes.

GET PROTECTED

Protect your property. Reduce risk.
Prevent damage.

A small leak can become a major insurance claim within hours. Water leak monitoring helps homeowners and insurers take a proactive approach to protecting properties, reducing losses, and improving long-term asset protection.