
Plumbing investigations, leak detection, testing, make-safe work and detailed reports for homes, businesses, property managers and insurance-related matters across Inverell and surrounding areas.
Detailed plumbing inspections and reports for insurance-related matters, documenting plumbing findings, the source of leaks or water damage where identifiable, and any work required.
Urgent make-safe work to isolate leaks, damaged pipework or affected fixtures and prevent further water damage until permanent repairs can be completed.
Investigation of suspected or concealed leaks using appropriate testing methods to help identify the source of water loss or damage.
When water damage or a plumbing failure occurs, identifying and documenting the cause can be an important part of an insurance claim. Burt’s Plumbing & Gas can inspect the affected plumbing, carry out appropriate testing and provide a written report detailing the findings.


Pressure testing of water pipework to identify pressure loss and investigate suspected concealed leaks or plumbing failures.

Dye and controlled flood testing can be used where appropriate to trace water movement and investigate leaks, waterproofing failures and water ingress.

CCTV drain camera inspections can identify blockages, damage and faults within drainage systems, with locating equipment used to pinpoint problem areas underground.

Locating equipment can be used to identify and trace underground pipework and services where required during plumbing investigations.
1. Inspect & Investigate
Assess the affected area, plumbing system and reported damage to determine what testing is required.
2. Carry Out Relevant Testing
Carry out pressure, dye, flood, CCTV or locating tests as appropriate to investigate the source of the problem.
3. Document the Findings
Record plumbing faults, test results and relevant damage, with supporting photographs.
4. Provide a Written Report
Prepare a detailed plumbing report outlining the findings, identified cause where possible, and recommended repairs or further investigation.
5. Make-Safe if Required
Carry out necessary make-safe work to isolate the problem, prevent further damage and leave the property safe until permanent repairs can be completed.

When plumbing damage needs immediate attention, Burt’s Plumbing & Gas provides 24-hour make-safe services to help prevent further damage and leave the property safe until permanent repairs can be completed.
Make-safe work may include isolating water or gas supplies, securing damaged pipework or fixtures, addressing burst pipes and leaks, failed hot water systems, sewer or drainage problems, roof leaks and storm-related plumbing damage.
Testing, documentation, plumbing reports and make-safe work for insurance-related matters.
Plumbing investigation and make-safe support following water damage, storm damage and plumbing failures.
Investigation, reporting and urgent make-safe work for residential and commercial properties.
Plumbing investigations and reports to help establish the source of leaks, water damage or plumbing failures.
Contact Burt’s Plumbing & Gas for plumbing investigations, leak detection, insurance reports and 24-hour make-safe services across Inverell and surrounding areas.
Please reach us at rob@burtsplumbing.com or call us on 0439 709 227 if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes. Burt’s Plumbing & Gas can investigate plumbing-related damage, carry out relevant testing, document findings with photographs and provide a written plumbing report for insurance-related matters.
Depending on the problem, testing may include pressure testing, dye testing, flood testing, CCTV drain camera inspections and underground pipe or service locating.
Yes. 24-hour plumbing make-safe services are available for urgent situations where plumbing damage, leaks, gas issues, drainage problems or other plumbing failures need to be made safe.
Burt’s Plumbing & Gas is based in Inverell and can travel up to approximately 200 km for insurance-related plumbing investigations, reports, testing and make-safe work.
Reports and investigations can be arranged for homeowners, businesses, property managers, real estates, insurance companies, assessors, insurance builders and restoration companies.
Yes. Where appropriate, Burt’s Plumbing & Gas can carry out make-safe work and plumbing repairs, or provide recommendations for further work required.