Water leak detection price in Singapore
A typical water leak detection job in Singapore costs $120–$350 (per inspection, HDB or condo, repair extra). The exact price depends on what is found on site, and is confirmed with you before any work starts.
Typical price
$120–$350per inspection, HDB or condo, repair extraTypical job time
1–3 hours
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Price breakdown
| Item | Typical (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Leak detection, HDB flat or condo | $120–$350 |
| Leak detection, landed homeEstimate; few published prices, and underground lines cost more | $250–$600 |
| Exposed pipe repair once found | $80–$200 |
| Concealed section rerouted as exposed pipeExcludes retiling | $250–$600 |
| Waterproofing injection repairPer leak point, if waterproofing is the cause | $450–$950 |
Ranges are based on public price lists and quotes in Singapore. They are a guide, not an offer.
What changes the price
- Size of the home and the number of bathrooms and pipe runs to test.
- Whether the leak is in a supply pipe, which shows on the meter, or in waterproofing, which needs a water test.
- Access, such as false ceilings, built-in cabinets or a landed home's underground line.
- Whether you need written findings for HDB, the MCST, a neighbour or an insurer.
- Whether the detection fee is credited against the repair.
What is included
Usually included
- Meter and pressure tests
- Moisture readings on affected walls and floors
- Checks on cisterns, taps and visible joints
- Findings and repair options explained, with photos
Usually extra
- The repair itself
- Hacking or opening walls and floors
- Repairs inside a neighbouring unit
HDB vs condo vs landed
HDB
Usually $120–350. Most HDB jobs cover one or two bathrooms and the kitchen, and the meter in the corridor makes testing simple.
Condo
Similar to HDB at $120–350. Pipes above false ceilings or behind boxed-in risers can add time.
Landed
From about $250 and often more, because there are more floors and bathrooms, and possibly an underground line from the gate meter to test.
Water leak detection price: common questions
Is leak detection included in the repair price?
Usually not. Most plumbers charge for detection separately, and some credit it against the repair if you go ahead. Ask before the visit.
Why pay for detection instead of hacking where the stain is?
Water travels along pipes, slabs and tile beds, so the stain is often not directly over the leak. Hacking in the wrong place usually costs more in retiling than a detection visit.
Do I still pay if no leak is found?
Usually yes, because the time was spent. A clear result still helps: if your supply pipes pass, the cause is more likely waterproofing or the unit above.
More about water leak detection
Symptoms, causes and what the job involves: Water leak detection.
- Concealed pipe leak price$250–$600
- Ceiling leak from upstairs price$450–$3,800
- Water pipe leak repair price$80–$200
- Bathroom waterproofing price$450–$3,800
- Toilet flush and cistern repair price$70–$200
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