Plumbing

Burst pipe repair across Perth

A burst pipe can do a lot of damage quickly. We help you stop the water, then repair or replace the pipe so it holds.

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Burst pipe? Here is what to do first

Turn the water off at the meter, then call us. With the supply isolated the flooding stops, and we can find the burst and repair it.

The short answer: Turn the water off at the meter first; that stops the flooding. We then find the burst and repair or replace the pipe so it holds.

The fastest way to limit damage is to shut the water off at the meter. Once it is off the leak stops, and we can work out the best repair.

Burst pipes are urgent plumbing work; if it is after hours, see our emergency plumber page.

A Riverside plumber repairing a burst pipe on the outside wall of a Perth home

What causes a pipe to burst?

Age and corrosion, ground movement, high pressure, or a join that has failed. We find why it went so the repair lasts.

Corrosion and age
Ground movement
High pressure
Failed join
Pipe under the slab

Older copper and galvanised pipe corrodes from the inside, and poly or PEX can fail at fittings. We identify the cause, not just the symptom.

A pipe under the slab or underground needs locating before it can be repaired, which is where leak detection comes in.

Repair or replace, and what about insurance?

We repair where the pipe is otherwise sound and replace where it is not, and we give you a clear invoice you can hand to your insurer.

Sometimes a section repair is right; sometimes the run is due for replacement. We tell you which, and why, rather than the most expensive option by default.

Sudden burst-pipe damage is often claimable, but cover varies by policy. We document the work clearly so you can make a claim.

FAQ

Common burst pipe questions

It is usually at the water meter near the front boundary. Turning the tap there off stops the supply to the house. We can show you where yours is.

It depends on the pipe and the cause. We repair where the rest of the run is sound and replace where corrosion or damage means a repair will not last.

We locate it first, often with leak detection, then advise the least disruptive way to repair or reroute it.

Sudden damage from a burst pipe is often covered, but it depends on your policy. We give you a clear invoice and notes to support a claim.