Burst Water Pipes / Water leaks

A burst water pipe or leaking fixture is the most common of Plumbing Emergencies.  Both burst water pipes and slow water leaks can cause serious damage to homes and businesses and should be dealt with immediatly to prevent further damage to your home or business premises.

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HELP! What to do if you have a burst water pipe.
STEP 1. Make sure no water is being used in the whole house - this includes showers, dishwashers, washing machines etc.
STEP 2. Go to the front of your propert y and check whether your water meter is still running.This is usually a sign that you have a broken water pipe, leak or burst pipe somewhere on your property.
STEP 3.Turn off the main water supply or call us immediately on 0401 533 706 and we will guide you through this.
STEP 4. Call us immediately on 0401 533 706.
STEP 5. We will find the burst water pipe or leak and repair or replace quickly and effectively to ensure minimum delay in getting your water supply up and running.
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Top 4 Causes of Burst Water Pipes & Water Pipe leaks.
  1. Renovations & Gardening - digging in the garden or doing renovations around the house sometimes result in a burst water pipe.
  2. Corroded or worn pipe, operating under pressure can are often known to burst or crack.
  3. Water Pipes Hammering - air blocked in pipes can cause hammering when taps are turned off. This pipe hammering can cause joints to loosen and pipes to wear.
  4. Pressure caused by house movement or initially installed incorrectly.
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Top 4 Signs that may mean you have a burst pipe or pipe leak.
In most cases it is pretty obvious where the water leak is coming from. However, often the leak is concealed behind a wall or under the ground . If this is the issue, you will need to watch out for:

1. If your water pressure suddenly decreases.
2. If you have a wet area or puddle that was not there before.
3 An unexplained increase in your water bill.
4. Newly Damp / Mouldy patch on the wall or Ceiling        
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Sunshine Coast Plumber
Sunshine Coast Suburbs we Service:
Alex Headlands, Buderim, Buddina, Caloundra, Chancellor Park, Kawana, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Sippy Downs, Tanawha - 

WOODS Plumbing & Drainage Provides Maintenance Pumbing & Drainage services to all of the Sunshine Coast including: Blocked toilets, Blocked Drains, Rain water tanks, Drain camera Services, Drain jetting, Dishwasher Installation, water filter installation, fix leaking taps and toilets, installing toilets, taps, hot water systems and cylinders.