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Central Heating Leak Detection Birmingham

Expert leak detection service from your trusted local team.
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Need a reliable leak detection service?

Our experienced engineers use professional equipment to quickly locate and diagnose central heating leaks across Birmingham and Solihull. We’ll identify the problem and provide honest advice on the best solution.
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Central heating leaks can be costly and stressful

Whether it’s a hidden leak causing rising water bills, damp patches appearing on walls, or your boiler pressure constantly dropping, central heating leaks need professional attention. Our team brings over 28 years of experience to quickly identify the source of the problem.

Don’t let a small leak become a major headache. We use the latest detection equipment to pinpoint exactly where the issue is, saving you time, money and unnecessary disruption to your home.

What our leak detection service includes

Our comprehensive leak detection service covers everything you need to identify and understand your heating system problems:

  • Professional leak detection equipment to locate hidden leaks
  • Pressure testing of your central heating system
  • Visual inspection of pipework, radiators and connections
  • Clear explanation of any issues found
  • Honest advice on repair options and costs


We’ll give you a complete picture of what’s happening with your system.

Careful, professional approach every time

Our engineers take time to thoroughly investigate your heating system without rushing. We protect your home with dust sheets and respect your property throughout the process.

Every detection job is carried out to the high standards that have built our reputation over 28 years. We explain what we find in plain English and never recommend unnecessary work. You can trust us to give you honest, professional advice about your central heating system.

Tailored to your specific situation

Every central heating leak is different, and our approach reflects that. We take time to understand your particular symptoms, whether it’s unexplained water loss, pressure drops, or visible leaks.

As a local company serving Birmingham and Solihull, we understand the common issues in older properties and newer builds alike. Our engineers adapt their detection methods to suit your system type and your home’s layout, ensuring we find the root cause efficiently.

Speak directly to our local team

Call us now for honest advice about your central heating leak, with no sales pressure or hidden costs.

Why Choose Us for Your Central Heating Leak Detection

Professional leak detection you can trust. We’re a local company with over 28 years of experience serving Birmingham and Solihull. Our reputation is built on honest advice, quality work, and treating every customer’s home with complete respect.

What our customers say

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Beverley Haywood
2 days ago
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I have been using MS Heating and Plumbing Services for over 12 years and have always been happy with them. I would recommend them.
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Matt & Georgie
3 days ago
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MS heating and plumbing are my go-to. Clear on diagnosis, options, recommendations and costs. Considerate, friendly and professional. Would always recommend them. I’ve had both plumbing and heating work done as well as regular maintenance.
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Roger Ball
13 days ago
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I called Zeb as my previous experience with him 5 years ago was very positive - then he repaired a leaking shower that had defied a previous plumber & he did it without breaking tiles - something I was told was inevitable. This time I wanted to upgrade the downstairs w/c & wash basin valves & accessories. This he did in very short order to meet my needs - he did it with true quality parts at a reasonable cost. As with my previous experience he keeps to his promised schedule & cleans up thoroughly - he also keeps to his quote despite some problems with adjacent plumbing that he fixed within quote. Employ him you’ll be pleased. .
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Aamir Syed
13 days ago
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We have used Zeb for a number of years. Over the years he has changed our boiler, services it each year, dealt with various central heating issues etc. He always approaches the problems in a logical manner. Very reliable and always turns up on time.
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Rory Richmond
16 days ago
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Zeb was brilliant fixing some piping problems and the central heating system across the house. He communicated with me really well and told me lots of useful information which I didn’t know before. He also kept the area in which he worked in very clean and tidy, I highly recommend using MS heating & plumbing!
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Dawn Shakespeare
32 days ago
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First class service from a total professional who happens to also be a lovely Guy. Needed a job doing urgently..Zeb went above and beyond. THANK YOU
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H C
35 days ago
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A friendly and professional service from start to finish. Highly recommend.
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Adrian Richmond
86 days ago
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Zeb sorted out a huge problem for us, with low pressure to our boiler. He laid new pipework from the meter to the boiler, under floorboards and on an outside wall. His work was so neat and he left the site immaculately tidy. I thoroughly recommend him and his communication with us was so clear, sending daily video explanations. It was so worth paying a little bit more for a first class job, completed in quick time, working late and into the weekend.
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John Drake
96 days ago
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I would highly recommend MS heating and plumbing. Our experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Zeb is incredibly knowledgeable, competent, friendly, and does everything with the customers best interests in mind. Very responsive with excellent communication and top level advice. All this at a competitive price.
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Thomas Lane
106 days ago
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Zeb is an absolute star! My mother-in-law, Margaret who turned 96 last week and has dementia, unfortunately developed a leak in a very inaccessible place in her bathroom plumbing. Luckily, MS Heating and Plumbing was one of the companies that AgeUK suggested we use to sort our plumbing needs and following our initial contact with Zeb he has been a constant source of help and support at all times of the day and evening and we are immensely grateful for this. Zeb also encouraged us to deal with Margaret's home insurance company to minimise the financial impact on her of finding and fixing the leak and then returning the bathroom facilities to a usable state afterwards. So to cut a long story short, Zeb completed a Leak Trace and Access survey for us that we submitted to the insurance company this week. We had a very positive response from the insurance company yesterday and it is likely they will mostly meet the associated access and reinstatement costs. We will hopefully get the go ahead for the works early next week. The advisor that I spoke to yesterday was very complimentary about the standard and content of the survey that Zeb compiled for us. He said it was one of the best that he had ever seen! So thank you kindly Zeb for your help to date and we are looking forward to working with you and MS Heating and Plumbing to complete the vital plumbing works at Margaret's house. More comments and feedback to follow as the work progresses!
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jan bagnall
110 days ago
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As always, Zeb has just completed most efficiently and thoroughly a boiler service. He is wonderfully friendly and polite. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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Clare EdwardsYV
123 days ago
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Zeb came today to fix a radiator valve that has been leaking for a while. He communicated well in advance of his visit and got the job done with minimal fuss and left the house tidy and was respectful throughout his visit. I was very impressed and next time I need some plumbing done I won’t hesitate to call him again.
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Sonia Bhamra
128 days ago
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The gold standard of plumbing – utterly unbeatable service!!!!!!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽☺️ For nearly two years, MS Heating and Plumbing has been our absolute go-to, and I can honestly say the trust and loyalty we have in this company is second to none. Their professionalism and genuine dedication to their customers is at the highest level I have ever seen. But let me tell you about the moment that truly proved their worth even though they were already AMAZING. We had a major emergency on a Saturday night. We tried every emergency plumber we could find—the ones who actually answered were quoting extortionate prices just to show up. On a whim, we contacted MS Plumbing. To our absolute delight, Zeb didn't just answer—he immediately jumped on a video call to talk us through a potential fix. When that didn't work, do you know what he did? He drove from the other side of Birmingham, out of hours, and fixed our water supply at 10:30 PM! The dedication, the respect, the courtesy, and the communication are simply on another level. You will not find service like this anywhere else. If you need a genuine, highly skilled, friendly, respectful, reliable service that offers incredible value for money, look no further. MS Plumbing are quite simply THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS! Huge thanks to Zeb and MS PLUMBING!! 🙌🏽🙏🏽
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Jinesh Sheth
128 days ago
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Great service! Very honest and thorough with his work! I would surely recommend!
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Heidi Harris
134 days ago
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Zeb has become a tradesman we can trust who has helped us with a few heating and boiler issues over the past few years. He explains what he is doing and helps you to understand how to keep your heating system well maintained.
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Christine Gilligan
151 days ago
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I just had a Worcester Bosch boiler installed today by Zeb of MS Heating and Plumbing. He did an excellent job, very professional. Zeb was really great and easy to speak to and explained the workings of the boiler in a way I understood. He also made sure everything was clean and tidy before he left. I highly recommend MS Heating and Plumbing.
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Katie Davies
154 days ago
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I have used MS Heating & Plumbing for various small jobs over the past 10 years and have always received a great service hence why I chose them to carry out my full bathroom renovation. The guys were professional, produced high quality work, were reliable, considerate and timely. The team did an amazing job and I'm thrilled with my new bathroom!
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Henry Rattle
163 days ago
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We had a problem with our heating - Zak sent us a detailed breakdown on probable costs, came on the day he said (even though a Saturday) and sorted out a temporary solution to keep us warm until the full repairs can be done. Everything you’d hope for from a good local business!
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Doire Harvey
164 days ago
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Great service, kept us updated and informed throughout the whole process which was helpful for my elderly parent. Will recommend
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David Mak
167 days ago
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Always receive top service from Zeb. He provides good quality work and is honest about what needs to be done. Have used his services from boiler maintenance to refashioning plumbing in the household. Always cleans up after himself. Provides honest quotes. Highly recommended.
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Valerie Charles
170 days ago
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Excellent work man ship. From the outset there was clear communication. I sent a picture, explained the floor boards were wet when the toilet was flushed. I was informed the cost of trace and leak. Once date agreed MS used a special piece of equipment that showed precisely where the leak was internal state of the cistern, which also showed corrosion of pipework. The engineer gave an itemised quote, for the job. The amount quoted by MS heating & plumbing is what I paid as per quote no hidden charges. I am very pleased with his work, he was polite, his work clean and tidy. It is good to know this company values its name and will not take advantage of seniors either. Valerie
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Qaisar Razaq
183 days ago
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Brilliant service , very knowledgable and reasonably priced
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Liz Hudson
192 days ago
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Zeb of MS heating answered our emergency call when the boiler stopped working. He came to check the boiler very quickly and after checking the boiler (which had not had a service since covid) he showed us the problems that meant either a major rebuild, or a new boiler. Our decision was a new boiler. Zeb ordered the boiler of our choice and fitted it, the system was full of slurs, he spent a few hours flushing and vibrating it out to his and my satisfaction, this meant that the very sludgy radiators were saved. Zeb talked us through all of the issues when removing the old boiler, he was a neat and tidy worker who cleared any signs of mess as he went along.
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Mariusz Wojtowicz
219 days ago
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Perfect service from Zeb. Came out to fix the boiler on Sunday morning😲 for a very reasonable cost. Absolutely brilliant. Highly recommended. Thank you
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Jamie Page
227 days ago
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Reliable and friendly! Have had our boiler installed and serviced over the last 8 years, everything kept in great condition.
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Malcolm Sparey
232 days ago
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I have employed MS Heating and Plumbing over the last 10 years to fit, maintain and service our boiler and have always had prompt and courteous service.
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Shin
235 days ago
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We had a gas leak from an unknown source and it was understandably worrying. From the moment I contacted MS Heating and Plumbing, Zeb was honest, clear about pricing, and very responsive. He identified the leak in less than an hour, which was a huge relief. He was friendly, professional, and explained clearly what we need to do going forward. Communication was excellent throughout and everything was transparent. I wouldn’t hesitate to use MS Heating and Plumbing again and would highly recommend!
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Chris Jackson
238 days ago
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Zeb has done two jobs for us. Clear quotes, easy to contact, all work fully explained and completed to a high standard.
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David Taylor
239 days ago
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Zeb has just replaced our stop tap. Last year he replaced our whole central heating system. His work is meticulous and his advice really considered, always trying to give us best value and explaining what he is doing. I would thoroughly recommend him.
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Paul Marshall
241 days ago
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An all round excellent experience - would highly recommend. Zeb discussed the leak first and talked through what he was going to do before explaining clearly and simply what the issue was. His depth of experience was comforting and the pricing was fair and transparent for the job - and overall left me with a strong sense of having had value for money.

How we work

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Contact us by WhatsApp, phone, email or through the website and we’ll take the time to understand your leak symptoms and heating system concerns.

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Get quick, honest advice from MS HEATING AND PLUMBING, helping you understand your options clearly and choose the right solution with confidence.

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Professional Leak Detection

Our experienced team carries out thorough leak detection using professional equipment, taking care to protect your home throughout the process.

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Your Satisfaction

We explain our findings clearly, provide honest advice on next steps, and make sure you’re completely satisfied with the service before we leave.

Central Heating Leak Detection FAQs

We use professional leak detection equipment including thermal imaging cameras, acoustic detectors, and pressure testing equipment to locate leaks without unnecessary damage to your property.
We provide upfront, honest pricing with no hidden costs. The exact cost depends on your system size and complexity, but we’ll give you a clear quote before starting any work.
Most leak detection visits take 1-3 hours depending on your system size and the complexity of the leak. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe when we arrange the visit.
Yes, all our heating engineers are fully Gas Safe registered and experienced in central heating leak detection. We’re also Which? Trusted Traders for added peace of mind.
Our service includes professional equipment usage, system pressure testing, visual inspection of all accessible pipework, clear explanation of findings, and honest advice on repair options.
We use professional methods and equipment to locate leaks accurately. In the rare cases where a leak can’t be detected immediately, we’ll discuss alternative approaches at no extra cost.
Our detection methods are designed to be non-invasive wherever possible. We use dust sheets to protect your home and only recommend opening up areas when absolutely necessary.
We serve Birmingham, Solihull and the wider Midlands area. Give us a call to confirm coverage for your specific location and we’ll be happy to help.
Yes, our professional equipment can detect leaks in hidden areas including under floors and behind walls, often without the need to lift floorboards or damage decorations initially.
For an Emergency Central Heating Leak Detection, please call us directly on 0121 709 0000 or alternatively, please contact us using WhatsApp or fill in the Request a Callback Form, so we can respond as quickly as possible.

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