Kashf tool guides: when to use each tool and how to read its result

Tool guides بالعربية — more guides are available in Arabic.

26 educational guides explain 56 tools and features on this site: what each tool does, who it is for, when and where to use it, what you need before you start, the correct steps, its honest limits, and answers to common questions. Every tool has a “📘 How to use” button that opens a short explanation and links to its full guide.

🧾 Water bills, meters and waste

6 tools

High water bill all of a sudden? How to tell if a hidden leak is the cause

High water bill? Convert it to cubic metres, compare it with your household, see likely causes and the cost of waste, then decide if you need a leak c

2 tools

Water meter leak test: find a leak yourself and work out how many litres you lose per hour

A step-by-step water meter leak test with a timer and a litres-per-hour calculator, plus a tank level test and what smart meter alert icons mean.

3 tools

Water wasted by leaks: the water and money you lose, and what a repair saves

From a dripping tap to a hole in a pressurised pipe: calculate leak water waste in litres, its cost on your bill, and what you have saved since the re

🔎 Finding and diagnosing leaks

4 tools

Hidden water leak signs, and how to check them yourself step by step

Learn the signs of a hidden water leak at home and try 4 free tools that rank the possibilities and tell you when to watch and when to book an inspect

2 tools

Hearing water in the wall with the taps off: how to tell if it is a leak or something else

Hear water in the wall or under the floor? Learn to tell a leak from tank, pump and AC sounds, and try the pipe sound simulator and the beta sound ana

4 tools

Non-destructive leak detection: the equipment, the method and what to expect

How does a technician find a leak without breaking anything? A plain guide to acoustic, thermal, tracer gas and pressure testing, with 4 interactive s

3 tools

Water leak risk by city: how your region's soil and climate affect your home

How your Saudi city's soil and climate shape the most common home leaks, plus 3 free Kashf tools that describe your region and rank inspection priorit

1 tool

Saudi water leak statistics: what field data says, and how to read it correctly

Aggregated data from leak detection jobs Kashf completed, by city, service and month, with a CSV file, open data on city pages and tips for reading st

💧 Damp, damage and emergencies

3 tools

Damp stains on walls and ceilings: what the colour means, the source, the damage

Find the cause of damp stains on walls and ceilings from their colour, place and timing, how they ruin furniture, and when to locate the source first.

1 tool

Water leak emergency: electricity first, then the valve, then what? The first minutes

Water gushing or dripping from the ceiling? Cut the power safely, close the right valve in a home with a tank and pump, limit damage, then rate the se

2 tools

Water leak damage to concrete and rebar: how water becomes a structural problem

How a long-running leak rusts rebar, spalls concrete and affects foundations: warning signs, two tools to set priorities, and when to call a licensed

🏠 Buying, owning and renovating property

2 tools

Pre-purchase villa inspection: how to spot plumbing problems and leaks before you sign

A pre-purchase villa inspection checklist for plumbing, tanks and damp, a calculator for how damp stains affect price, and when to get an inspection f

2 tools

Replacing old water pipes: when patch repairs are enough and when to re-pipe

When is a spot leak repair enough, and when does replacing old plumbing cost less? A 5-year re-pipe calculator, a Riyadh district age map and decision

1 tool

Pool leak or evaporation? Measure the drop and read the result before calling a technician

Is your pool losing water to evaporation or a leak? Measure the 24-hour drop, compare it with Riyadh summer limits, and run the bucket test step by st

1 tool

Underground and roof water tank leaks: how to read the signs and test your tank yourself

Signs of an underground or roof water tank leak, a simple overnight level test you can do yourself, a free groundwater ingress check, and when to call

🗓 Preventive maintenance and smart homes

5 tools

Preventive plumbing maintenance: a schedule, checklists and seasonal alerts for your home

A preventive plumbing maintenance plan: a schedule generator, a kitchen and bathroom checklist, a property dashboard and seasonal alerts before rain a

1 tool

Water leak sensors and smart shut-off valves: what to install, and where

Learn about water leak sensors and smart shut-off valves, where they go in a home with a tank and pump, and use a free tool that suggests the right va

🧱 Waterproofing, materials and know-how

3 tools

Waterproofing materials: what suits your roof, bathroom or tank, and how to spot fakes

A practical guide to waterproofing materials for roofs, bathrooms and tanks, signs of genuine versus fake epoxy and SBS membranes, and a checklist bef

2 tools

Plumbing and leak detection terms: a free academy and a simple dictionary

Understand your technician: a free 10-lesson academy on plumbing, detection equipment and waterproofing with a self-test, plus a simple plumbing dicti

📅 Booking, payment and follow-up

1 tool

Book a leak detection inspection online, step by step, and what happens after you submit

Book a water leak inspection online in Saudi Arabia in about a minute: the order form, WhatsApp booking, inspection fee, updates and checking your tec

1 tool

Leak detection cost: what sets the price, and how to judge a fair quote before you book

How much does leak detection cost? See what drives the price, detection vs repair, real ranges from issued invoices, and how to avoid misleading offer

1 tool

Online payment for leak detection: mada, Apple Pay, installments and card holds

How to pay the leak inspection fee and repair invoice online safely: methods, installments, pay-after-confirmation, and what to do if a payment fails.

1 tool

Customer support and complaints: how to reach Kashf and get your issue solved

Sign in to the support chat with your order number and mobile to ask, complain or follow up on an order, warranty or payment, and write a clear compla

✅ Verification and trust

1 tool

How to choose a reliable leak detection company: fair criteria you can check yourself

Before you sign or pay: how to check the registration, tax number, written report, warranty and price, plus a free tool to rate any leak detection com

2 tools

How to verify a leak inspection report and warranty certificate is genuine

Scan the QR code or enter the serial number and code to verify a Kashf leak inspection report, warranty certificate or invoice, and spot unofficial co

🏢 Businesses and contracts

1 tool

Maintenance contracts for businesses and compounds: one e-signed contract

How to request a maintenance contract for a compound or business in Saudi Arabia: contract types, visits, call-outs, response times, e-signing and pay

Looking for a service rather than a tool? Services guide: what each service is, how it is done and what you receive ←

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On-site inspections are available in Saudi Arabia; the tools and guides work anywhere.