Paul HopeLeak Detection Engineer at ADI
Plumbing & Heating and Water Mains Specialist · Based in Swinton, Greater Manchester
Paul Hope is a leak detection engineer specialising in identifying hidden water leaks using acoustic listening equipment, thermal imaging cameras, and tracer gas.
CIPHE accredited
WIAPS member
Paul 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 Paul to Find Your Leak?
Paul holds a City and Guilds Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating and is Gas Safe registered, with 17 years in plumbing and heating and 6 years specialising in leak detection. He is particularly known for central heating and water mains work, making him well placed for some of the more technically demanding leak scenarios homeowners face.
Leak Detection Case Studies by Paul Hope
Recent leak investigations carried out by Paul Hope across central heating, water mains, underfloor heating and bathroom leak detection.
Underground Mains Leak / Wallasey
A property in CH45 had a suspected water mains leak, with the meter recording a continuous usage of 25 litres per hour — indicating a steady loss even when no water was being used inside the property. Underground mains leak located in back garden, excavated and repaired.
Hot Water System Leak / Warwick
At a property in CV34, the occupants had noticed a large patch forming on the kitchen ceiling along with water trickling down the wall in the direction of an electrical socket. Leak found at condensate elbow in boiler cupboard, pipe replaced.
Paul's Leak Detection Services
- Central Heating Leak Detection
- Water Mains Leak Detection
- Underfloor Heating Leak Detection
- Bathroom Leak Detection
- Drain Leak Investigation
- Underground Leak Detection
- Structural Leak Detection
Equipment & Methods
- Tracer Gas
- Thermal Imaging
- Borescope Cameras
- Acoustic Listening Equipment
- Moisture Meters
About Paul
Paul spent 17 years working in plumbing and heating before moving into leak detection, so he understands how building systems fit together before he even picks up a piece of detection equipment. He works across a wide patch covering much of the North West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, and into Wales. When he is not tracking down hidden leaks, Paul is usually out on the golf course.
Frequently asked questions about Paul
What does Paul specialise in?
Paul specialises in central heating leak detection, water mains leak detection, and underfloor heating leak detection, alongside bathroom leaks, drain investigations, underground pipework, and structural leak tracing. His strongest areas are central heating and water mains, which reflects his 17-year background in plumbing and heating before he moved into specialist leak detection.
How does Paul detect hidden leaks?
Paul starts with acoustic listening equipment, which picks up the sound of pressurised water escaping through a pipe wall, helping to direct attention to a specific area. Thermal imaging then identifies temperature differences through floors, walls, and ceilings that indicate moisture without opening anything up. Where a pipe run is buried or concealed and a precise location is needed, tracer gas is introduced to the system and detected at the surface. Borescope cameras and moisture meters support the investigation where direct visual access or damp mapping is useful.
What experience and qualifications does Paul have?
Paul has 17 years in plumbing and heating and 6 years in leak detection. He holds a City and Guilds Level 3 qualification in plumbing and heating and is Gas Safe registered, giving him a strong technical foundation across the systems he investigates.
What types of properties does Paul work on?
Paul works on domestic houses, flats, and commercial properties across a wide area of the North West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, and North Wales. He regularly handles central heating and water mains jobs, which can range from a straightforward leak on an internal pipe to a buried supply line running under a driveway or garden. Properties with underfloor heating circuits or complex pipework layouts are well within the scope of what he deals with day to day.
When should you call Paul for leak detection?
If your water bill has risen without explanation, your boiler is losing pressure repeatedly, you can hear running water when everything is switched off, or you have damp appearing on floors or walls with no obvious cause, those are all reasons to book a leak investigation. Call ADI Leak Detection on 0800 731 3843 to arrange a visit — ADI will aim to assign Paul where he is available in your area.
How Paul finds your leak
Paul 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 Paul Hope Does
Services and systems
Paul works across central heating, underfloor heating, water mains, bathroom plumbing, drains, underground pipework, and structural leak scenarios.
His background in plumbing and heating makes him particularly effective on central heating and water mains jobs, where an understanding of the wider system helps direct the investigation efficiently.
Coverage
Paul covers a large area across the North West, Yorkshire, the East Midlands, and into North Wales, including Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cumbria, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, and the Welsh counties of Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd, and Powys.
Property types and complexity
Paul handles both residential and commercial properties, from straightforward internal leaks on domestic central heating systems through to buried water mains on larger sites.
His combined background in plumbing and leak detection means he is comfortable on complex jobs where the leak source is not obvious from the surface.
Properties with underfloor heating or long external supply runs are typical of the more involved work he takes on.
Areas Covered
Paul carries out leak detection surveys across The Midlands, North West, Yorkshire & Wales. His work includes domestic and commercial investigations involving central heating, water mains, underfloor heating, bathroom, and drain leaks.
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