Waterproofing & leak investigation
Find the source. Understand the problem. Know what to do next.
Water leaks aren't always obvious. Where water appears can be very different from where it's actually entering. Ankado provides professional water ingress investigations, waterproofing inspections and diagnostic reports for homeowners, strata managers, property managers and building professionals.
Why guessing fails
Where water appears is rarely where it enters. Repairing the stain fixes nothing — the investigation finds the actual path.
60-second check
Is your leak worth investigating?
Tick anything you've noticed in or around the property.
Our take
Tick a box to get a read
Every symptom tells us something about where the water is travelling. Select the ones you've noticed and we'll point you at the right level of investigation.
Fixed-scope services
Three levels of investigation
Licensed Waterproofing & Wall and Floor Tiling professionals. One fixed starting price — you approve the scope before we book.
Fast assessment
Waterproofing Inspection
From $395+ GST
Professional assessment of waterproofing and wet-area conditions, without a comprehensive diagnostic report.
You receive: Verbal findings on site + summary condition notes. No full diagnostic report.
- Waterproofing workmanship concerns
- Pre-tiling inspections
- Wet-area assessments
- Tiling & waterproofing defects
- General waterproofing advice
Most requested
Water Ingress Investigation & Report
From $795+ GST
A comprehensive investigation into the likely source and cause of water ingress — documented, photographed, and ready to act on.
You receive: Full professional written report: moisture mapping, photographic evidence, likely source & contributing factors, and recommended remedial action.
- Up to 90 minutes on site
- Moisture testing & mapping
- Waterproofing & tiling assessment
- Falls & drainage assessment
- Leak testing where appropriate
- Photographic evidence
- Likely source & contributing factors
- Recommended remedial action
- Professional written report
Ideal for: Leaking showers, bathrooms, balconies, terraces and unexplained moisture.
View sample report PDFBook this serviceFor managers & committees
Strata & Complex Investigations
From $1,200+ GST
Detailed investigation for complex or multi-area water ingress, structured for owners corporations and property managers.
You receive: Strata-ready report with findings, evidence and a prioritised remedial scope — formatted for committee meetings, contractor quotes and insurance claims.
- Apartments & strata properties
- Balcony & terrace leaks
- Water ingress between apartments
- Recurring leaks
- Multiple potential leak sources
- Common property waterproofing concerns
Ideal for: Owners corporations, strata managers and properties where the leak source is disputed or spans multiple lots.
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Download a real sample of every report
No mystery about what you're paying for. These are redacted samples of the actual documents we issue — same structure, same detail, same evidence. Client names and addresses removed.
Waterproofing Inspection
from $395 + GST
- Visual assessment only — no diagnostic testing
- Verbal findings discussed on site
- Summary condition notes
- General maintenance advice
- Clearly states: NOT a comprehensive diagnostic report
Investigation & Report
from $795 + GST
- Executive summary with diagnosis
- Moisture mapping table
- Photographic evidence
- Likely source & contributing factors
- Recommended remedial action
- Full professional written report
Strata & Complex Investigation
from $1,200 + GST
- Multi-area / multi-lot investigation
- Full moisture mapping across areas
- Separate sources identified & isolated
- Prioritised remedial scope
- Indicative cost table for committee
- Strata-ready formatting for insurance & quotes
Samples are illustrative documents prepared from typical Sydney jobs. Findings, readings and costs in your report will reflect your property only.
What we investigate
Every wet area has its own failure pattern
The room that hides the most
Leaks, failed waterproofing, grout and sealant issues, drainage and moisture migration. Showers are where most 'mystery leaks' actually start — and where the wrong repair gets repeated three times.
- Failed or breached membrane
- Grout & silicone joint failure
- Drainage and waste issues
- Moisture tracking into adjoining walls
How it works
Three steps from stain to answer
01
Investigate
We inspect the affected areas and use appropriate diagnostic methods to investigate potential sources of water ingress.
02
Diagnose
We assess the evidence, moisture patterns, waterproofing details, tiling, drainage and other contributing factors.
03
Report
You receive clear findings, photographic evidence and recommendations outlining the appropriate next steps.
Why Ankado
Investigated by the trades, not a salesman
Specialist trade knowledge
Investigations by licensed waterproofing and wall & floor tiling professionals who know how wet-area systems are built — and how they fail.
Evidence-based investigation
We don't simply assume the membrane has failed. We investigate the evidence to identify the likely source and contributing factors.
Clear, practical reports
No unnecessary jargon. What we found, what's likely causing it, and what should happen next — in plain language.
Photographic proof
Every finding is photographed and mapped, so your insurer, strata committee or builder can see exactly what we saw.
Report-only option
Need the truth without the sales pitch?
Ankado can provide an investigation and report only — no obligation to use us for the repair. Use the findings when obtaining quotes, briefing your strata committee, or deciding your next course of action.
- Comparing quotes from multiple repairers
- Evidence for strata meetings & committee approvals
- Supporting insurance claims and disputes
- Independent second opinion on a proposed repair
Book an investigation
Know what's causing the leak before you repair it
Avoid unnecessary repairs and guesswork. Get a professional waterproofing and water ingress assessment from Ankado — you'll speak directly with the tradesman doing the work.
- Waterproofing Inspection — from $395 + GST
- Investigation & Report — from $795 + GST
- Complex / Strata Investigation — from $1,200 + GST
8am – 5pm, Monday to Saturday
Servicing all of Sydney
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Book an investigation
Tell us what's happening and which service sounds right — we'll confirm the scope and book you in.
Important: Water ingress can involve concealed building elements and the exact source cannot always be conclusively established through non-destructive investigation. Further testing or destructive investigation may be recommended. Ankado provides opinions within our waterproofing and tiling qualifications and experience. Structural engineering, regulated designs and other specialist services are outside the scope of this service and will be referred to an appropriately qualified professional where required.
Ankado — Waterproofing • Water Ingress • Diagnostic Reporting