Emergency Water Leak Repairs

Emergency Water Leak Repairs in London

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Trace and fix water leaks in London

If you’re experiencing an emergency water leak in London, you must act quickly to prevent further damage to your property. Unattended leaks can cause significant structural damage resulting in costly repairs.

Emergency water leak repairs in London.

The first step in dealing with a water leak is to trace its origin. This may be obvious if water gushes from a burst pipe, but if it’s a gradual and hidden leak, it can cause dampness leading to structural damage. First, look for any visible signs of water damage, such as damp patches on walls or ceilings, pooling on floors, or a decrease in water pressure. If the leak is concealed, then it’s advisable to seek help from a professional.

Once the leak has been located at the source, isolate the water supply to the property to prevent further damage. The stopcock is usually located under the kitchen sink, under the stairs, near the front door, next to the gas meter, in the cellar or outside the property. If you’re unsure where your stopcock is, try and locate it so you are able to act quickly in an emergency.

When you have located the stopcock, find a trusted plumbing service company on TrustPilot or Checkatrade, and keep their number in a convenient place for quick access.

An undetected leak can be a homeowner’s nightmare. Even a minor leak, over time, can cause gradual damage. Long-term leaks can lead to the build-up of mould, producing harmful spores that can pose a serious threat to health.

Mould exposure affects the respiratory system and can lead to severe allergic reactions. If mould is present in a property, it’s a sign that water is the cause, either leaking in from the outside or from a pipe within. Identifying the early signs of mould and treating it immediately is essential.

Water leaks can occur in various plumbing systems, including supply pipes, central heating systems, and drainage pipes. Identifying the source of the leakage can be a complex and time-consuming task, but necessary.

Serviceteam understands the importance of timely services, repairs and prompt response times. To locate a concealed leak, we charge by the hour for time on site. Once located, we will concentrate on fixing it. Should the repair require intrusive access, more time and materials, we will provide a fixed price quotation for your approval before we commence the work.

Act quickly

Immediate action is necessary in an emergency to safeguard your property and its contents. Hopefully, you have done your research and know where the stopcock is situated. With any water leak, time is of the essence to avoid further damage. Once the water has been isolated, the panic, to some extent, is over unless the leak is coming from a neighbour’s property. If so, inform them immediately and isolate the water supply. Then call serviceteam plumbers.

Knowing where to turn off your water supply is crucial for a homeowner. In case of an emergency or for simple maintenance procedures, it is important to be able to isolate the water supply within minutes.

  • One way to do this is to locate and use the internal mains water stop cock, which is typically located where the water first enters your home.
  • This valve is usually found under the kitchen sink and is labelled “SC” on the house plans.
  • If you cannot find this valve, locate the external mains water stop cock. This is situated at the edge of your property.
  • Always be prepared for any situation. Knowing where to turn off your water supply when there’s a leak is invaluable.

Do not forget to contact a professional service provider in London who can fix the issue.
Next Steps:

  1. Depending on the source of the leak, isolating the mains water supply to the property may or may not stem the leak immediately.
  2. Try your best to contain the leak using buckets and towels
  3. Contact serviceteam to arrange for one of our plumbing engineers to visit to repair the leak.
  1. Check all hose connections are secure on water supply lines to various water-consuming appliances (washing machine/dishwasher/Incinerators etc.).
  2. Make sure the external WC cistern overflow setting does not reach the overflow outlet; it will also save water if you happen to be on a metered system.
  3. Reseal sinks and baths and replaces missing or damaged tiles.
  4. Follow all maintenance procedures/guidelines to ensure all plumbing services work properly.
  5. Insulate all pipes that are exposed to freezing temperatures. It helps prevent burst pipes. ‘Press fit’ connections can become uncoupled due to expansion as water freezes. The tightness of any ‘push fit’ connection relies on the pressure applied by the installer! We would always recommend soldered joints!
  1. First of all, repair any damaged roofing material. Usually this will require professional help. Serviceteam tradespeople are always available to complete this type of repair.
  2. Make sure your gutters, pipelines, etc are free of any debris. It will allow proper drainage and water flow.
  3. Ensure good insulation and ventilation.

Concealed leaks are the most challenging of leaks as they are usually hiding within the walls or embedded in concrete. The process of locating where the leak is coming from can be intrusive, messy, and time-consuming. Developing a solution will require removing tiles, floorboards, plaster or brickwork.

If you have any concerns regarding your plumbing, please call the number provided. Our service desk advisors will listen to your problem and arrange a convenient time for a plumbing engineer to visit. Alternatively, use our online booking form to arrange an appointment.

Fair Prices

We like to feel our prices are competitive. Price is important, but expertise and experience are also. If you want both, then call serviceteam. You won’t be disappointed, that’s a promise!

Years of Experience

Engaging inexperienced tradespeople for complex leak detection (or even simple leaks) can be damaging and costly as you must pay another tradesperson to correct the damage. With serviceteam our plumbing and leak detection team have many years of experience in the field of detection and repair.

Professionalism

Our professionalism is based on our tradespeople and head office teams adhering to a set of principles, a code of conduct, in fact. We acknowledge that standards are important and demand our tradespeople/head office team deliver a high-quality service with the utmost dedication to our customers.

Customer’s Satisfaction

If you’ve not used serviceteam before, then access Checkatrade and Trustpilot for customer feedback in order to find professional services. We have accumulated hundreds of unbiased, positive reviews to help you decide if we are qualified to provide reliable services and handle your repairs.

Time to call a professional

The help you need can only be provided by a professional plumbing engineer who will accurately detect and repair the leak as quickly as possible to avoid any potential damage. Knowing that professional help is only a phone call away will give reassurance and peace of mind once contact has been made.

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What's included in this service?

Once our engineer has detected the cause of the leak, you will be given an indication of how long the repair will take and an estimate of any additional materials that may be required.

If you can pinpoint the cause of the leak, you can use our ‘repair doctor’ link at the top of the page to obtain a fixed-price quote before we visit.

In most cases, the cost of our leak-detecting services may be recoverable from your building insurance as part of trace and access cover (check your insurance policy).

For more information about leak repairs, contact our office and speak to a team member.

What will it cost:

  • Our engineers will attempt to trace and fix the cause of the leak within the 1st hour. We charge a fixed price starting from £91 + Vat. Occasionally, when we cannot fix your leak within the 1st hour or when additional materials are required, we always provide you with a fixed price for the additional work before proceeding.
  • Water leak repairs are charged ‘by time on site’ at £91 + VAT per hour with a minimum of 1 hour chargeable.

What's not included in this service?

  • Any congestion zone or parking charges – This will be added at cost to the final bill (unless a parking permit for the duration of the visit is provided).
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is a leaking pipe an emergency?

It can be. A water leak may be inconvenient, but it can soon become a major emergency work if it’s not attended to. If you think that there is a plumbing issue in your home, then act immediately by calling a professional company to investigate. Any delay could result in costly damage to your property and possessions.

Q: How do I detect a leak?

There will be a few signs to look out for:

  1. High water bills (if metered).
  2. Musty-smelling rooms.
  3. Stained walls, ceilings, and floors.
  4. Check your water meter has stopped when the water is shut off; a leak is likely if the meter continues to register.
  5. Wet/damp areas with stained walls will be obvious inside, i.e., beneath the sink, bath, water cisterns, etc. or on the external walls of the property.

Q: The cause of damp/wet external walls.

  1. Inadequate sealing of pipes.
  2. Aged sealants around windows, etc.
  3. External cracks in walls.
  4. Aged external pointing.
  5. Piping system failure.
  6. Roof leaks.
  7. Guttering cracked/broken.

Q: How much do we charge for leak detection services in London?

We have a fixed price of £91 + VAT for water leak detection and repair. Parking, Congestion Zone or Ultra Low Emission Zone charges will apply.

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