Not every leak announces itself. Some come through the ceiling in minutes; others show up as a damp patch that keeps growing, a meter that keeps turning when everything is off, or a boiler that needs topping up every few days. We trace the source, repair it with the right fitting for the pipe, and test under pressure before we leave.
Signs you have a hidden leak
- A water bill that has jumped with no change in how you use water
- The water meter still moving with every tap off
- Damp patches, bubbling paint or a musty smell
- Boiler pressure dropping and needing topping up
- Warm patches on a floor, pointing to a heating pipe leak
- Water pooling near the outside stop tap
Burst and frozen pipes
Pipes in lofts, garages, outhouses and against outside walls are first to freeze in a hard frost. The pipe splits, and the leak only starts when it thaws. We cut out the damaged length, repair it, and lag or reroute the run. Outside taps get an isolating valve inside so they can be drained in winter.
Leaks we repair
Under sinks and baths
Waste joints, tap connectors and compression fittings that have worked loose.
Showers
Tray seals, wastes and valve bodies behind tiles, the commonest cause of ceiling leaks.
Toilets and cisterns
Pan connectors, worn washers and flush valves letting water by.
Airing cupboards
Weeping cylinder connections, pump unions and old valves, like the pipework pictured.
How it works
- IsolateWater off to the affected area so the damage stops spreading.
- TraceWe follow the evidence to the source, lifting boards only where needed.
- RepairDamaged section replaced with the right fitting.
- Pressure testSystem refilled and tested before anything is covered up.
Examples of our leak and burst pipe repair work
Leak and Burst Pipe Repair across Garforth and nearby
We cover the whole of Garforth and the surrounding villages, including Kippax, Swillington, Barwick-in-Elmet, Micklefield, Allerton Bywater, Cross Gates, Methley, Aberford, plus Colton, Austhorpe, Whitkirk, Halton, Scholes, Seacroft, Great Preston.
Questions about leak and burst pipe repair
Can you find a leak without ripping up the floor?
Usually we can narrow it down first by isolating sections and checking pressure, so only a board or two needs lifting.
Will my insurance cover a leak?
Many policies cover trace and access and the damage from an escape of water. We can give you a written description of what we found and repaired.
How do I stop pipes freezing?
Lag pipes in lofts and garages, keep the heating on low in cold spells if you’re away, and isolate and drain outside taps before winter.
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