Kristof and Artur were a great team
Kristof and Artur were a great team, efficient friendly and effective. Their assumptions were correct and the work carried out in a timely manner. A relief to be leak free.
Artur SowaLeak Detection Engineer at ADI
Plumbing & Heating and Water Mains Specialist · Based in Ringwood, Hampshire
Artur Sowa is a leak detection engineer specialising in identifying hidden water leaks using tracer gas detection, acoustic listening equipment, and thermal imaging.
23 years
Plumbing & Heating experience
89
Jobs since 2026
CIPHE accredited
WIAPS member
£5m public liability insurance
Artur is part of ADI Leak Detection — the UK's leading leak detection specialist with 1,250+ five-star Trustpilot reviews, full CIPHE and WIAPS accreditation, and £5 million public liability insurance.
Why Trust Artur to Find Your Leak?
Artur holds 11 years in leak detection and 23 years in plumbing and heating, giving him a technical grounding that covers both the detection side and the systems underneath. He is qualified in Cat and Genny radio detection, moling, and National Water Hygiene, and holds a Diploma in General Building and Construction. He is particularly known for plumbing and heating faults and water mains investigations across southern England.
Engineer Facts
Plumbing & Heating Experience
23 years
Leak Detection Experience
11 years
Licenced Excavator Operator Experience
16 years
Qualified
Cat and Jenny Radio detection
Qualified
Moling
Qualified
National Water Hygiene
Qualified
Diploma in general building and construction (poland)
Leak Detection Case Studies by Artur Sowa
Recent leak investigations carried out by Artur Sowa across central heating, underfloor heating, bathroom and drain leak detection.
Central Heating Leak / Weston-super-Mare
A property in TA9 presented with standing water in the living room, indicating a significant water ingress problem that required immediate investigation. Two leaks found and repaired beneath concrete floor near radiators.
Reviews of Artur's Work
Verified Trustpilot reviewsReal Trustpilot feedback from customers Artur has attended.
Artur's Leak Detection Services
- Central Heating Leak Detection
- Underfloor Heating Leak Detection
- Bathroom Leak Detection
- Drain Leak Investigation
- Underground Leak Detection
- Tracer Gas
- Acoustic Listening Equipment
- Thermal Imaging
- Moisture Meters
- Borescope Cameras
- Water Mains Leak Detection
Equipment & Methods
- Tracer Gas
- Thermal Imaging
- Borescope Cameras
- Acoustic Listening Equipment
- Moisture Meters
About Artur
Artur is a plumbing and heating specialist based in Dorset who has been working in leak detection for 11 years, backed by 23 years of general and emergency plumbing experience. That hands-on plumbing background means he understands how heating systems and water mains behave before he picks up a single piece of detection kit. He also holds 16 years of experience as a licensed excavator operator, which is useful when investigations lead to buried pipework or mains supply lines. Away from work, Artur spends his time cycling, exploring forests, and metal detecting — he describes himself as a treasure hunter, which is not a bad mindset for tracking down hidden leaks.
Frequently asked questions about Artur
What does Artur specialise in?
Artur specialises in central heating and underfloor heating leak detection, water mains investigations, and bathroom leak detection. He also covers drain leak investigation, underground pipework, and buried supply pipes. His strongest areas are plumbing and heating faults and water mains, built on 23 years in plumbing and heating and 11 years focused specifically on leak detection.
How does Artur detect hidden leaks?
Tracer gas is injected into the pipe, and a sensor detects where gas escapes at the leak point — effective on buried or concealed pipes. Thermal imaging identifies heat or cold patterns on surfaces that indicate water movement behind walls or under floors without opening them up. Acoustic listening equipment amplifies the sound of pressurised water escaping, allowing the leak to be pinpointed before any excavation or surface removal takes place.
What experience and qualifications does Artur have?
Artur has 23 years in plumbing and heating, 11 years in leak detection, and 16 years as a licensed excavator operator. His qualifications include Cat and Genny radio detection, moling, National Water Hygiene certification, and a Diploma in General Building and Construction obtained in Poland. These cover both the detection techniques and the ground-access work that some investigations require.
What types of properties does Artur work on?
Artur works on residential homes and commercial properties across southern England and the South West. Typical jobs include leaks in central heating systems, underfloor heating circuits, bathroom plumbing, and buried water mains. He also handles more complex investigations involving underground pipework or drains where access requires excavation.
When should you call Artur for leak detection?
If your heating system is losing pressure without explanation, you have unexplained damp patches, a rising water bill, or a water meter that keeps moving when all taps are off, those are signs a leak investigation is needed. Call ADI Leak Detection on 0800 731 3843 to book an investigation — ADI will aim to assign Artur where he is available and the job falls within his coverage area.
How Artur finds your leak
Artur follows a consistent five-stage process on every visit. The approach is non-invasive and designed to isolate the fault before any disruption to your property.
- Initial assessment. Review symptoms with the customer, check visible evidence, and identify the most likely system involved.
- Selection of the right detection method. Pick the combination of thermal imaging, tracer gas, acoustic listening, or moisture mapping most likely to isolate the fault.
- Non-invasive testing. Run the chosen method across the candidate area — no excavation or destructive investigation until the leak is confirmed.
- Leak confirmation. Cross-verify the finding with a second method where possible, mark the exact location, and document the evidence.
- Reporting and next steps. Provide a written report, photographs, and recommended repair options.
What Artur Sowa Does
Services and systems
Artur works on central heating and underfloor heating systems, water mains, drains, underground pipework, and bathroom plumbing.
His investigations cover both pressurised supply pipes and gravity drainage lines, using trace and access methods suited to each system type.
Drain leak investigation and underground leak detection are included alongside the heating and bathroom work.
Coverage
Artur covers a broad stretch of southern England and the South West, working across Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey, West Sussex, and the Isle of Wight.
Property types and complexity
Artur works on both residential and commercial properties, from straightforward internal leaks in household heating systems through to buried mains supply pipes requiring excavation.
His 16 years as a licensed excavator operator means he can handle investigations that go beyond non-invasive detection into ground-level access work.
His background in emergency plumbing makes him well suited to properties where a leak has already caused visible damage and needs a fast, accurate diagnosis.
Areas Covered
Artur carries out leak detection surveys across South East & South West. His work includes domestic and commercial investigations involving central heating, underfloor heating, bathroom, drain, and underground leaks.
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