Plumbing & Heating and Water Mains Specialist · Based in Halifax, West Yorkshire
Brett Steele is a leak detection engineer specialising in identifying hidden water leaks using acoustic listening equipment, thermal imaging, and tracer gas.
Brett 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 Brett to Find Your Leak?
Brett has 25 years in plumbing and heating and 10 years in leak detection, with a particular track record on central heating and water mains investigations. He holds a City & Guilds Plumbing & Heating Level 3 qualification and is Gas Safe Registered. That depth of trade experience means he reads pipe systems quickly and understands how failures develop, not just where to look.
Recent leak investigations carried out by Brett Steele across central heating, water mains, underfloor heating and bathroom leak detection.
Underground Water Mains LeakSheffield
Underground Water Mains Leak / Sheffield
A property in S9 was experiencing elevated water consumption, prompting suspicion of a leak on the underground supply. Two leaks found and repaired on external mains supply.
Found
Underground Water Mains LeakNottingham
Underground Water Mains Leak / Nottingham
A property in NG7 housing two work units — each fitted with a toilet and two basins — was recording anomalous water consumption. Underground mains leak found beneath drain, pipe replaced.
Found
Internal Cold Mains LeakIngleby Greenhow
Internal Cold Mains Leak / Ingleby Greenhow
At a property in TS9, water was penetrating the rear wall and elevated water bills had flagged a pattern of high consumption. Leak found beneath kitchen unit, corroded pipe replaced.
Found
Internal Cold Mains LeakBaildon
Internal Cold Mains Leak / Baildon
The occupants of a property in LS16 noticed an unusual spike in their utility bills and sought to understand the cause of abnormally high water consumption. Leak found in cold feed pipe beneath utility room floor, repaired.
Found
Underground Water Mains LeakKnaresborough
Underground Water Mains Leak / Knaresborough
A property in LS22, situated at the top of a steep driveway, was suspected to have a leak on its mains water supply. Underground mains leak located in neighbouring garden, excavated and repaired.
Found
Underground Water Mains LeakChesterfield
Underground Water Mains Leak / Chesterfield
A property in S41 was flagged by the local water authority after unusually high water consumption was detected on the supply. Underground leak located and capped beneath courtyard tarmac patch.
Found
Hot Water System LeakKingston upon Hull
Hot Water System Leak / Kingston upon Hull
At a property in HU9, an unexplained rise in water usage had been identified via the internal meter located on the incoming supply in a first-floor bedroom. Two leaks found and repaired beneath kitchen screed floor.
Found
Underground Water Mains LeakDerby
Underground Water Mains Leak / Derby
A property in DE11 was experiencing high water consumption, with concern that the external supply had developed a further leak — a previous leak had already been found and repaired on the same run. Underground mains leak located beneath driveway repair patch, excavated and repaired.
Found
Central Heating LeakBlackburn
Central Heating Leak / Blackburn
The property in PR3 is a large semi-detached house that had recently undergone renovations, including a kitchen extension to the rear. Leak found behind kitchen studwork, failed push-fit joint repaired.
Found
Reviews of Brett's Work
Verified Trustpilot reviews
Real Trustpilot feedback from customers Brett has attended.
★★★★★
Top job, very impressed
I had a central heating leak that was driving me nuts. Two plumbers couldn't find and suggested I pull my LVT flooring up. I called ADI and am so glad I did. From my initial phone call and speaking to Caroline in the office to the final fix was efficient, pain free and effortless. Brett, the engineer arrived on time and set about with his array of instruments and tracked and confirmed the leak. Everything was explained and I witnessed four different instruments confirming his findings. Brett, was very friendly and professional. Taking care of my property and minimising the area of floor to be lifted. All in all, I'm throughly impressed with company and Brett's skills. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
★★★★★
Brett was superb
Brett was superb, totally professional in his approach, explained what he was doing very clearly. He conducted several tests and located the issue, again with perfectly clear explanations and very coherent. He even drew a diagram, and produced a report. First class service 10/10. We would without hesitation recommend Brett as a highly experienced Trace & Access leak detection professional.
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Brett was very polite and professional…
Brett was very polite and professional with all his testing and was very informative. Highly recommend.
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Brett was brilliant - highly skilled and full of knowledge!
Brett came to locate a leak which 2 plumbers were unable to find after we sustained water damage to our property. He was brilliant, explained everything along the way and located the exact point of the leak. Really lovely approachable guy, very professional and knowledgeable-and patiently answered all of our questions. Thanks Brett!
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ADI Leak Detection
Contacted this company re a leak that we had been advised about by Anglian Water. I spoke to Caroline from ADI on 19th Dec. She was able to arrange an engineer to visit on 23rd Dec. I was surprised being close to Christmas . She advised the procedure and costs. The Engineer, Brett turned up on the 23rd. He was able to locate the leak very quickly. It was a problem in a cistern, it was isolated. From start to finish he took about 3hrs. That time included locating and testing. I would have no hesitation recommending ADI leak detection. Caroline and Brett very helpful and professional. Have also received a report should we claim on insurance. Well done.
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Excellent Service
Excellent Service. Brett did a professional job. Was clean and tidy. Got my heating going again with hardly any fuss or hassle. Will definitely recommend
★★★★★
Absolutely recommended
Absolutely recommended. After a thorough survey of the whole of our premises Brett found a leaking copper pipe under the tiled kitchen floor underneath our breakfast bar 😱. Other plumbers and water pump specialists had tried and failed to detect the leak so hats off to ADI. Now we have to go through the trials of claiming through our insurance but full marks to ADI and especially Brett. Thank you so very much.
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Intermittent leak found
Used ADI to look at an intermittent leak that has plagued us for years. Brett came round and assessed and found not one but 2 leaks to do with our shower screen and grouting. Really happy with the service and thankful the mystery is solved. Thanks!
★★★★★
Brett was fantastic, my plumber from now on!
Brett was fantastic, worked quick, managed to come up with a great solution to fix our piping issue that avoided us having to get 2x more people over- would always go with Brett in the future!
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Central Heating Leak
Brett kept us informed and updated as he worked through the house using different methods to locate the leak. After carefully and methodically identifying the location he used 3 alternative methods to verify that it was the location. Very thorough, tidy, knowledgeable and helpful. Would highly recommend.
★★★★★
Very professional and reassuring
Arrived slightly late due to traffic but we were informed of the delay. Very professional and reassuring. Brett kept us informed about each step he was taking. Found the leak under the floor and repaired it. He also explained how it had happened. Very little mess or disruption. Would definitely recommend.
★★★★★
Very efficient and friendly service…
Very efficient and friendly service from Brett and Paul. Had been facing ripping up my LVT flooring and tiled bathroom as advised by my plumber to find an longstanding leak. Instead ADI quickly identified the leak from a faulty shower drain which is an easy fix. Worth every penny!
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Brett came and used all his knowledge…
Brett came and used all his knowledge and gadgets and found our leak for us in a couple of hours. Well relieved to have finally found out why the boiler kept going off..hopefully don’t need to but we would use ADI again any time..
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Prompt and Professional Service
Very quick to get someone out to do survey on our house. The two guys Brett and Matt arrived punctually and were extremely polite and courteous. True professionals who carried out numerous test on all water supplies, keeping us fully informed of their findings as they proceeded. Whilst cost of full survey was not exactly cheap it gave me complete understanding of where the leak problems were. They also gave exceptionally good advice on who I should contact for further advice on insurance claims. First Class service and worth the cost. Well done to both Brett and Matt for their professionalism and friendliness.
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Adi Leak Detection did an excellent job…
Adi Leak Detection did an excellent job sourcing the leak and repairing the damaged lead mains water pipe. Paul and Brett were prompt and efficient and were meticulous in the service they provided. Their professionalism and expertise in handling the situation was second to none and would highly recommend!
Brett came into leak detection via a full trade career in plumbing and heating, which gives him an edge when a leak is behaving oddly or the property layout is complicated. He has a natural troubleshooting mindset — the kind that keeps looking when the obvious answer doesn't stack up. Away from work, Brett snowboards, follows rugby, and by all accounts is good company on a job site. Homeowners in the north of England regularly get an engineer who genuinely enjoys the diagnostic challenge...
Frequently asked questions about Brett
What does Brett specialise in?
Brett specialises in central heating leak detection, water mains leak detection, and underfloor heating leak detection, alongside bathroom leaks, drain investigations, and underground pipework. His background in plumbing and heating means he is particularly strong on heating system faults and buried mains pipe failures, where trade knowledge of how systems are built shapes how the investigation is approached.
How does Brett detect hidden leaks?
Brett uses acoustic listening equipment to detect the sound of escaping water along a pipe run, thermal imaging cameras to identify temperature anomalies in floors, walls, and ceilings caused by leaking pipework, and tracer gas to trace faults in buried or inaccessible pipes. Borescope cameras give him a visual inspection route into cavities without unnecessary cutting, and moisture meters help establish where water has tracked through a structure.
What experience and qualifications does Brett have?
Brett has 25 years in plumbing and heating and 10 years in leak detection. He holds a City & Guilds Plumbing & Heating Level 3 qualification and is Gas Safe Registered. That combination of formal trade qualification and a decade of specialist leak detection work gives him a thorough understanding of how domestic and commercial pipe systems are built and where they are most likely to fail.
What types of properties does Brett work on?
Brett works on residential and commercial properties across the north and midlands of England. Jobs range from internal leaks in domestic homes — under floors, behind tiles, within heating circuits — through to buried supply pipe failures on longer mains runs serving larger properties. His heating and plumbing background makes him well suited to older or extended properties where the pipework is not always where you would expect it.
When should you call Brett for leak detection?
If your water bill has risen without explanation, you have damp patches appearing on floors or walls, or your heating system keeps losing pressure, those are signs worth investigating before more damage builds up. Call ADI Leak Detection on 0800 731 3843 to book an investigation — ADI will aim to assign Brett where he is available and his coverage area matches your location.
How Brett finds your leak
Brett 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 Brett Steele Does
Services and systems
Brett works across central heating, underfloor heating, water mains, bathroom plumbing, drains, and underground pipework. His specialisms cover both pressurised supply systems and heating circuits, so he handles everything from a slow bathroom leak to a failing buried mains pipe. Drain leak investigation is also within his scope, covering below-ground drainage as well as internal above-ground pipework.
Coverage
Brett covers a broad stretch of northern and central England, working across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Yorkshire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Durham, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, and Shropshire, as well as Flintshire in north Wales.
Property types and complexity
Brett works on both residential and commercial properties, from terraced houses with straightforward internal leaks to larger buildings with complex heating systems or long buried supply runs. His background in plumbing and heating means he is well suited to properties where the pipework has been extended or modified over the years and the layout is not obvious. Central heating and water mains jobs, including below-ground supply pipes under driveways or gardens, sit at the centre of his work.
Areas Covered
Brett carries out leak detection surveys across The Midlands, North West, North East, Yorkshire & Wales. His work includes domestic and commercial investigations involving central heating, water mains, underfloor heating, bathroom, and drain leaks.
