Burst Pipe Repairs Narre Warren

Act fast

A burst pipe can release a huge amount of water in minutes. Turn off the main stopcock at your water meter straight away, then turn off the power at the switchboard if water is anywhere near electrical fittings. Open a cold tap at the lowest point of the house to drain the pipes, move valuables out of the way, and call us.

Why pipes burst in Narre Warren

The most common burst we see is not a pipe at all, but a braided flexible hose under a sink, vanity or toilet. These hoses have a plastic core inside a metal braid, and as they age, rust or get kinked, they can split without warning. Copper pipes burst from corrosion, from water hammer, or where ground movement on our reactive clay strains a joint. Older homes with galvanised steel pipe often have rusted sections that finally give way. In Narre Warren North, frost can occasionally split exposed pipes on cold nights.

How we repair burst pipes

We find the exact point of failure, which is easy when water is spraying from under a sink and harder when it is under a slab or behind a wall. For hoses, we replace the hose and often recommend replacing others of the same age. For copper and plastic pipes, we cut out the damaged section and join in new pipe. Where an old pipe is corroded along its length, we may recommend replacing the run rather than patching it repeatedly. Underground leaks in the front garden or driveway are located with acoustic equipment so we dig in the right place.

After the repair

Once the pipe is fixed, we restore the water, check for further leaks and look at what caused the failure, such as high water pressure. If pressure is too high, a pressure limiting valve can protect your plumbing. We provide a written report for insurance if needed.

Narre Warren soil and pipes

Most of Narre Warren sits on grey and yellow clay that holds water through winter and cracks open in a dry February. Pipes laid in it move a little every season. On the streets built in the 1970s and 1980s that means earthenware sewer joints that have shifted and let roots in. On the 1990s and 2000s estates south of the Princes Highway it usually means PVC lines that have sagged where the trench was backfilled, leaving a dip that collects grease and wipes. Up in Narre Warren North the blocks are bigger and the runs are longer, often to a septic system or a pump. We bring that local knowledge to every job, and we use a camera to confirm what is happening underground rather than guessing at it.

From your call to the finished job