A burst or split pipe can flood a property within minutes. It needs an immediate, practical response rather than a wait-and-see approach. Frozen water expanding inside the pipe during cold snaps often bursts pipes. Corrosion in older copper or steel pipework can also burst them.
A joint failing under water pressure can too. Our engineers arrive with pipe repair fittings and isolation tools. Where the burst has caused flooding, they bring pumping equipment to remove standing water. The first priority is always to isolate the water supply and stop further loss.
Then we locate the exact point of failure. We repair the burst section with a permanent fitting. Alternatively, we use a soldered or push-fit joint, or a short pipe replacement. The choice depends on the pipe material and location.
However, where the burst sits behind a wall, we work to expose only what's necessary. The same goes for a burst under a floor. Once we stop the leak, we check the surrounding pipework for related weak points. This stops the same problem resurfacing a few weeks later.
We locate the nearest isolation valve or the main stopcock. While we shut it off, we stop further water loss. We start the moment we arrive.
We use visual inspection. Where the pipe sits out of view, we also use moisture and access checks. In particular, these let us pinpoint the exact point of failure.
We repair or replace the damaged part with a fitting to suit the pipe material. However, we pressure-test it before we restore the supply.
We inspect nearby pipework for related wear. We restore your water supply. While we work, we advise on any drying-out or follow-up work needed.
The cost of a burst pipe repair depends on how easy the pipe is to reach. It also depends on whether we must disturb any flooring, plaster, or tiling to reach it. Request a fast, fixed-price quote online. However, we confirm the price before starting any work beyond immediate isolation. There is no call-out fee.
Turn off the water at the main stopcock immediately. Then switch off any electrics near the affected area. Do this if water is close to sockets or fittings. Request emergency help via our online form. In particular, the faster you isolate the water, the less damage your property sustains.
Water expands as it freezes. This expansion can split a pipe from the inside. This happens particularly in unheated lofts, garages, or external walls.
The burst often only becomes obvious once the ice thaws. Meanwhile, water starts flowing through the split. Insulating exposed pipework helps prevent this.
Only where necessary to reach the damaged section. We assess access carefully. We use the least disruptive method available. For example, sometimes we can install a repair fitting through a small access point. This avoids removing a large area of wall or floor.
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