Catch a leak
before it costs you $20,000.

Water damage is the silent killer of caravans. By the time you can see it, the structural repair bill is already in five figures. Pressure testing detects ingress points before they cause damage — protecting your van, your trade-in value, and your insurance position.

Detailed written report
Insurance-grade documentation
Full van scan
Same-week bookings
Full pressure test
From $350
Onsite · Full van scan · Written report
  • Pressurised body test (industry standard)
  • External seal & seam inspection
  • Roof, hatches, windows, lockers
  • Internal moisture meter readings
  • Photo documentation of all findings
  • Repair recommendations & priorities
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Why it matters

Water damage almost always starts invisibly.

The seal around a window or hatch fails. Moisture wicks into the timber frame behind the wall. Months — sometimes years — pass before any visible sign appears. By the time you see a stain, soft floor, or bulging panel, the rot has spread through the structural timber and the repair is no longer a $300 reseal. It's a $15,000–$25,000 frame rebuild.

A pressure test catches the seal failures before water gets in. We pressurise the van's interior, then scan every external joint with a leak detector. Anywhere the seal has failed, the pressure escape gives it away — long before water ever has a chance to.

  • Recommended every 12 months
  • Useful for resale and insurance records
  • Increases trade-in value
  • Required by some insurers
Water damage found behind the front wall of a caravan — timber frame rot that started from a failed seal, hidden until the panel came off.
How we find it

Two ways we catch a leak
you'd never see.

Moisture metering. We take readings through interior wall and floor panels to flag damp timber behind the lining — hidden damage that shows no surface sign yet.
Pressure & bubble testing. With the cabin pressurised, we work over every external seam with a detector solution. Where a seal has failed, escaping air bubbles up and gives the exact spot away.
What we check

Every potential ingress point.
Inside and out.

Windows & hatches

Every window seal, roof hatch, skylight, and vent inspected with leak detector after pressurisation.

Roof seams

Roof joins, antenna mounts, solar panel brackets, A/C unit seals, vent pipes — the highest-risk areas.

External lockers

Tunnel boots, gas lockers, water service hatches, electrical lockers — common failure points often overlooked.

Body joins & seams

Front and rear panel joins, side wall to roof seams, drip rails, awning rail attachment points.

Moisture readings

Internal moisture meter readings at all key wall and floor sections — flags hidden damage even where no current leak exists.

Written report

Detailed photo report emailed within 24 hours. Useful for insurance, resale, or simply your own records.

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Pricing

Cheap insurance against
a very expensive problem.

Complimentary Check
Free
Complimentary moisture & seal check
  • External seal walkaround
  • Internal moisture meter readings
  • Visible damage assessment
  • Honest advice on next steps
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Onsite Resealing
$160 /hr
Seal repairs carried out on site
  • Failed seals stripped and resealed
  • Windows, hatches, seams & lockers
  • Quality automotive-grade sealant
  • Pairs perfectly with a leak check
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Free Leak Risk Check

Not sure if your van has a leak? Answer a few quick questions about your seals, warning signs and storage, and get a live leak risk score across four indicators — free, no obligation.

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Common questions

Pressure testing,
explained.

Industry recommendation is every 12 months. More frequent (every 6 months) is sensible if your van is over 10 years old, has been involved in any incident, or is stored outside year-round. Many insurance policies and warranty agreements either require or strongly recommend annual testing.
No. The pressure used is very low — about the same as a few centimetres of water. It's well below anything that could affect the structure. The test simply makes existing seal failures detectable.
We'll show you exactly where, photograph it, and quote you the reseal cost. For minor reseals (single windows, hatches, small joins) we can often complete the work onsite the same day. For larger issues, we'll book a return visit.
Yes. A pressure test on a used van before you buy is a smart investment — water damage is the single most expensive thing that can be wrong with a caravan, and it doesn't always show up in a visual inspection. We can come to the dealer yard or seller's address and give you a full photo report before you commit.
A full pressure test is typically 1.5–2 hours. We need a sealed van (so all windows, hatches and vents closed), and we need access all around the exterior. We'll need power for our equipment — either mains or you can run your generator.
Not necessarily. Many customers leave us with the keys and head off. We'll lock up afterwards and email the report. As long as we have access to the van, we can do the work.
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