A leak in your water mains supply pipe can be difficult to diagnose and have expensive consequences for your water bill unless fixed quickly.
Water travels through these pipes at high pressure and can cause substantial damage when a hole is created by corrosion, the weather or simple old age.
Discover how to look for signs of a water mains leak below.
Many people believe that it is the job of their water company to fix a faulty mains pipe, but sadly this is unlikely to be the case for the majority of UK properties.
Your external stop valve controls the supply of water to your home from the street and is different to the internal stopcock usually found beneath your kitchen sink.
You are responsible for any leak or issue that occurs between the external valve and your property, whether beneath your garden or the building itself.
Water mains leak guide
Mains water leaks can be hard to notice due to the fact they are mostly located underground, however there are a number of above-ground clues that could signal a problem.
We offer a fixed price trace and access service following the completion of a free visual inspection of your property. This visual inspection does not involve the use of any specialist detection equipment, but allows us to accurately gauge and price the work required.
Upon instruction to complete trace and access works, we will use one or a variety of the methods to locate your mains supply pipe before providing you with a further option for its repair.
These methods include the use of tracer gas, thermal imaging and endoscopic cameras.
Our trace and access services are approved by all UK insurance companies. Call us for free today to discuss your situation and book in a free visual inspection by one of our expert technicians.
Upon booking, we will carry out a free visual inspection of your reported water leak to provide you with a structured price for the trace, access and repair. The visual inspection will not find your leak by itself.
We know how frustrating it can be when a price changes throughout a job. The price we quote you for the work will be the price you pay. Plus, we’ll provide you with a detailed report to submit to your insurance company.
It’s natural to wonder why a pipe buried beneath your home may suddenly start to leak when it’s worked perfectly fine for many years.
Unfortunately, the breakdown of a pipe over time is mostly inevitable and unavoidable. The best thing to do when it happens is to act swiftly to arrange a repair and ensure that you have appropriate insurance in place to cover the costs.
Here’s three of the most common that reasons water main supply pipes fail:
Many new-build properties in the UK benefit from modern pipework constructed from materials including ductile iron and PVC. Older pipes are a lot more susceptible to corrosion and a lot less resilient to changing temperatures, which can cause fractures and cracks over time.
Regional water suppliers invest a lot of money in pressure management strategies to help maintain a consistent flow of water to your home. Changing water pressure through your mains pipe can lead to extreme surges causing the pipe to either leak or burst.
If you’re concerned about the water pressure supply to your home, we recommend contacting your water supply company directly before a problem has time to develop.
Construction work at your property can lead to your mains supply pipe being damaged by machinery or equipment. The pipe usually runs around six feet below ground and hitting it can trigger a leak that may require repair or replacement completely.
Dealing with insurance companies can be a frustrating experience, especially when you’re claiming for cover you’ve probably never needed before. We’ve included some of the most common questions regarding water mains leaks below.
Remember, if you still have a question, you can call us now on 0800 037 7078.
Locating your external stop valve is essential if you’re planning to self-diagnose the cause of your water leak. However, if you’re struggling to find it, your water supplier should be able to point you in the right direction. If you’re not sure who your supplier is, this handy tool from Water UK can help.
Blocks of flats or apartments may have either a single of multiple stop valves to control water supply to the building. Meters inside communal properties are specific to each home and you will only be charged for your own use, not that of your neighbours!
Water leaks can happen at any time and can go unnoticed for weeks, months or even years. Miracle Leak Detection offers an unrivalled five-star trace and access service across the UK.
Visit the links below to explore our most visited counties. including Hertfordshire, Surrey and London.
Get your water leak found and fixed fast in all areas of Hertfordshire, from Bishops Stortford and St Albans, to Watford and Ware.
We cover all areas in Surrey and south London, including Guildford, Epsom, Haslemere and more. View all of our Surrey locations below.
Need us to find your leak in London? We work throughout greater London and the suburbs, as well as deep within the heart of the city itself.
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