Burst Pipe Repair
Urgent repair for burst pipes. We isolate the supply and repair the damage quickly to prevent water damage to your property.
- Price
- From £120
- Typical time
- 1-2 hours
- Guarantee
- 12 months on workmanship
Our work: Floorboards up to reach and repair pipework underneath
About burst pipe repair
A burst pipe is usually the result of water freezing and expanding inside a pipe that isn't adequately protected, most often in a loft, on an external wall, or in an unheated outbuilding, and it commonly shows up when the ice thaws and the split lets go. Pipework in Havering lofts and older external walls is particularly exposed during a cold snap if it was fitted without lagging, so a burst often turns up as the first hard frost breaks.
The immediate priority is always isolating the water, either at the stopcock or, where fitted, at a service valve on the affected section, and draining down the remaining water through the taps before any repair work starts. Once the pipe is dry and accessible, the repair method depends on what's there and what it feeds.
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Copper pipe can be repaired with a soldered joint for a permanent fix, or with a compression fitting where heat can't safely be used nearby. Push-fit fittings are a quick, reliable option in a lot of situations too, particularly where access is tight or a section needs replacing without waiting for pipe to cool from a nearby joint. Which one's right depends on the pipe material, the location, and what's practical on the day.
Once the repair's in, the affected section gets lagged or otherwise protected before it's closed back up, since a pipe that's burst once in an exposed spot will do it again in the next freeze without proper insulation.
What's included
How the job runs, start to finish.
- 1Isolate the water supply at the stopcock or service valve
- 2Drain down the affected section before repair
- 3Identify the pipe material and cause of the burst
- 4Repair using a soldered joint, compression fitting, or push-fit
- 5Replace any section of pipe damaged beyond repair
- 6Lag or insulate the repaired pipework against future freezing
- 7Test the repair under full running pressure
Burst Pipe Repair pricing
Price
From £120
Typical time: 1-2 hours
- Stopcock Repair
- Pipe Replacement
- Flood Prevention
- 12-month workmanship guarantee
Every job is priced before any work starts, and quotes are free.
Signs you need burst pipe repair
- Water dripping or pouring from a ceiling or wall
- A visible split or crack in copper or plastic pipe
- Sudden loss of water pressure at taps
- A damp or frozen patch on a loft pipe
- Water stains appearing after a cold snap
- No water at all after a hard freeze
What customers say
All 103 reviews“Burst outside pipe in the freezing weather very quick response and fixed and very reasonable”
Plumbing Repair · Checkatrade review, RM14
“I requested Dan and his team to help locate and fix a leaking water pipe in a small block of flats. The work carried out was of an excellent standard with minimal fuss and in a timely manner. Dan and his team explained clearly the work that had to be done and communicated clearly with all parties impacted. Dan has undertaken a number of jobs for me in the last 2 years all of which have been completed to the highest standard. Highly recommended.”
Plumbing Repair · Checkatrade review, RM11
“Turned up on time. Done the job Done exactly what they said. Would recommend Excellent!”
Plumbing Repair · Checkatrade review, RM5
Burst Pipe Repair questions
Clear answers to your most common plumbing concerns.
What causes pipes to burst?
Why do pipes in my loft keep freezing?
Is push-fit pipe as reliable as soldered joints?
Can I lag pipes myself to stop this happening again?
What causes a pipe to burst even when it isn't freezing?
Will a burst pipe repair match my existing pipework?
Where we work
Based in Romford, covering Havering, Essex and London.
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