Success StoryFacility Operations

From €40,000+ a year in water damage to leaks stopped automatically

How a facility operator turned recurring, expensive leak incidents into a 24/7 monitored, self-defending water system — built with Widgelix and the GreenMesh LoRaWAN Network Server, delivered by a local integration partner.

€40k–€90k/yr
prior leak-related losses
24/7
automated monitoring
Instant
alerts + optional auto shut-off
Water leak detection dashboard and site monitoring
Leak detected · valve closed automatically — before staff arrived
The problem

The real cost of a leak isn't the leak. It's the delay.

The client operated a facility where leaks weren't constant — just frequent enough to bleed money every year. The damage rarely came from the leak itself, but from how long it ran before anyone noticed.

€40,000 – €90,000
per year

in repairs, restoration, emergency labor, and disruption — often from leaks that started small and spread before anyone reacted.

This is a problem where monitoring speed beats visual inspection every time.

Where the money went
Hidden leaks discovered far too late
Damage to walls, floors, and finishes
Emergency callouts outside working hours
Repeated repairs and downtime in affected areas
Response that depended on a person happening to notice in time

The setup

non-identifying client context
Sector
Commercial real estate · facility operations
Scale
Single building first — multiple wet zones & technical rooms
Deployment model
Pilot in one building, then scale
Coverage
Critical zones first — technical rooms, utility areas, wet zones
/ The solution

One system, assembled from the right parts

A certified integration partner built a complete detection-and-mitigation solution — and chose the best device for each location instead of forcing one sensor type everywhere.

1
Multi-vendor leak sensors
Contact and non-contact detection, matched to each zone's risk.
2
Automatic shut-off controllers
Isolate the affected line fast, before damage spreads.
3
GreenMesh LoRaWAN Network Server
Reliable connectivity and data routing across all devices.
4
Widgelix platform
Dashboards, rules, alert logic, and automation tying it all together.
THE POINTThe multi-vendor approach is the point — the partner picked the right sensor per location, not a one-size compromise.
/ How it works

From a wet sensor to a closed valve — automatically

01
Sensors watch risk points 24/7
Leak and non-contact detectors sit in technical rooms, utility areas, and wet zones where leaks are most likely or most costly.
02
Data travels over LoRaWAN
Every device reports through the GreenMesh LoRaWAN Network Server for reliable connectivity and routing.
03
Widgelix evaluates events in real time
Readings hit dashboards and run through rules and alert logic configured for this facility.
04
Alerts fire instantly
The moment a leak condition is detected, the responsible team is notified.
05
Water shuts off automatically
Where configured, the system closes the line via shut-off controllers before staff even arrive.
Detection
Alert
Automatic Response
Damage Reduction

This is what turns leak detection from a passive notification into an active damage-control workflow.

/ Outcomes

What the client got

24/7 leak monitoring across critical areas
Much faster response — especially after hours
Reduced damage exposure via optional auto shut-off
Lower emergency repair costs, fewer big restorations
Full visibility into incidents, alerts, and response history
Higher confidence in day-to-day facility operations
Why it worked

The solution delivered because it combined three things that are usually fragmented: reliable connectivity through the LNS, flexible multi-vendor device integration, and practical automation logic in Widgelix. The client didn't just get sensor data — they got a complete operational process, from detection to automatic response.

The solution is flexible, practical, and easy to scale to new zones and sites.

/ Good fit for

Where this solution earns its keep

Commercial & office buildings
Schools and campuses
Hotels and hospitality
Technical rooms & utility infrastructure
Residential complexes
Industrial support & non-production zones

Prevent water damage before it becomes a repair project.

If you're dealing with recurring leaks, after-hours water damage, or expensive repair cycles, we can implement the same kind of solution for your site — real-time alerts and automatic shut-off, built on Widgelix and the GreenMesh LoRaWAN Network Server.

  • A walkthrough of your site's risk zones
  • The right sensor + shut-off setup for each area
  • A pilot-first plan that scales to more zones and sites
Talk to our team

We'll walk through your risk zones and the right sensor + shut-off setup for each.