Pete Ashcroft & Dave Poxon
The Leaky Finders
The survey team is led by Pete and Dave, two industry veterans with exceptional credentials. Pete brings 28 years of experience in underground utility surveying and is the owner of the biggest training academy in the UK, employing 16 trainers and teaching others how to find leaks, pipes, and cables.
Dave is a highly qualified water engineer and owner of the MVP Group and Lanzarote Pool and Spa Shop for the last 20 years. Dave is also an expert unicorn rider. Together with their nine-strong team, including fully qualified and time-served plumbers, they have built a reputation for accuracy and professionalism.
For Pete and Dave, being part of the community means more than just living here. They co-founded El Atico De Abuela, a local non-profit helping families in need, where they serve as Chair and Vice Chair alongside a team of 30 awesome volunteers. In 2025 alone, over €25,000 was given to these families.
Pete is also a scout leader and was involved in setting up 1st Lanzarote Scouts. In early 2025, he partnered with Lee from Colour Team to establish the weekly Playa Blanca 5k Fun Run, now attracting 40-50 regular participants every Saturday morning. Canary Detect also proudly sponsors the Playa Blanca Triathlon Club.
Every January you can catch Pete and Dave, usually in drag, performing in the annual pantomime produced by Finchy Fairytales, a volunteer-run show that donates all proceeds to charity.
To support local businesses, Canary Detect recently launched “Spot the Leak” ↗, a free competition where players test their detective skills by finding hidden leaks in various scenarios to win prizes.
Unlike other plumbing companies in Lanzarote, Canary Detect specialises exclusively in leak detection and repair. Our team uses professional technology worth over €80,000, including acoustic detectors, thermal imaging cameras, tracer gas equipment, and CCTV cameras for pipe inspection.
Pete brings nearly three decades of experience training professionals across the UK in underground utility location. Dave complements this with his deep knowledge of Lanzarote's water system, gained from over 20 years of living and working on the island.
Our approach combines British engineering expertise with local island knowledge. We understand the particularities of Lanzarote's volcanic terrain, where excavation can cost up to 10 times more than in normal soil. That's why we invest in the best non-invasive technology available to find your leak without destroying your property.
Our commitment to the Lanzarote community goes beyond professional services. Through El Atico De Abuela, involvement in local sporting events, and charity pantomime shows, Pete and Dave demonstrate that Canary Detect is a company that truly cares about its neighbours.
With our No Find, No Fee guarantee, you can trust that you only pay for results. We serve the entire island from Playa Blanca to Arrecife, including Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise, Yaiza, and every municipality in between.
Whether it's a water leak in your villa, a swimming pool losing water unexpectedly, or persistent damp on your walls, our team of nine professionals has the experience and equipment to solve your problem quickly. Available 24/7 for emergencies, we reach any point on Lanzarote fully equipped.
Guides and field reports from leak detection across Lanzarote.
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