Water main repairs

Water main repairs, done properly and put back the way we found it.

A leak on the pipe that brings water into your house wastes water, runs up the bill and, given long enough, washes out the ground under a drive or a path. It does not get better on its own.

We find it, dig it out, cut the bad section out and joint in new pipe with proper fittings. Then it is pressure tested, backfilled, compacted and reinstated, whether that is turf, block paving, tarmac or a concrete step. Most repairs are done in a day.

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A square of block paving lifted from a drive and a pit dug below it to reach a leaking supply pipe

How a repair runs

The reinstatement matters as much as the repair

Anybody can join a pipe. What people remember is whether the drive went back level, the turf went back down and the place was left tidy. Every review we have says something about that, and it is not by accident.

Leak located before we dig
Hole kept as small as the job allows
Proper compression fittings, never a bodge
Pressure tested before backfill
Backfill compacted in layers
Block paving, tarmac, slabs and turf reinstated

Water main repairs

The repair

Once the leak is uncovered we cut out the damaged length and joint in new MDPE pipe with compression fittings rated for the job. Where the old pipe is sound either side, that is all it needs. Where it is not, we will show you and talk through the options before going further.

The supply is only off for as long as the joint takes, normally an hour or two. We tell you before it goes off and when it is back on.

A hand-dug hole in dark clay with a short length of new blue pipe and couplings jointed into the old supply

Water main repairs

Putting it back

The hole is backfilled in layers and compacted properly, so it does not sink in a month’s time. Block paving is relaid, tarmac is patched and rolled, slabs go back on a fresh bed, and turf is lifted and replaced rather than thrown away.

Where a leak sits under something awkward, a concrete step, a basement entrance, a utility box, we break out only what we have to and make it good afterwards.

A square of fresh concrete laid neatly into the paving outside a back door

Water main repairs

When a repair is not the answer

If the pipe is lead, or the old black alkathene that splits along its length as it ages, a repair buys time rather than solving anything. We will say so. Sometimes it is still the right call for now, and sometimes a new supply pipe pulled through by mole costs less than you would think.

In full

Water main repairs covers

Homes and commercial properties across South Bucks and the Chilterns.

Leaking supply pipe repairs
Burst and split pipes
Failed joints and fittings
Outside stop tap replacement
Leaks between the meter and the house
Leaks under drives, steps and patios
Pressure testing
Full reinstatement of the ground
Domestic and commercial

Reviews

What customers said

All reviews

“Craig did a fabulous job. Truly professional and lovely person. Set my mind at ease. Arrived early and worked without stopping. Everything neat and tidy when finished. Dont hesitate to contact him for any water/leak problems. He really knows his stuff and can be trusted to deliver.”

Val D.Google review

“Craig was prompt professional and friendly. He did a great job repairing a leaking underground water pipe and kept the site clean and safe. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.”

Lee C.Google review

“Craig came and fixed a water leak in my front garden. He was professional, friendly and left everything as he found it, no mess to clear up after he’d gone! I’d highly recommend this company, no nonsense, reasonable pricing and super knowledgable!”

Charlotte N.Google review

On site

Photographed on the job

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Concrete broken out at the foot of basement steps outside a block of flats, fenced off with barriers and cones

A narrow side passage with water pooled on the path and broken concrete stacked against the wall

A front path beside a fence after the work, with a new stop tap cover set in at the gate

Questions

Water main repairs: common questions

How long does a water main repair take?

Most are done inside a day, including putting the ground back. The water is only off while the new section is jointed in, which is usually an hour or two.

Is a supply pipe repair covered by home insurance?

It depends on the policy. Many cover the cost of finding the leak (often listed as trace and access) and some cover the repair or the damage it caused. Check your policy or ring your insurer before we start, and we will give you the paperwork they will ask for.

Will you make good my drive or patio?

Yes. Reinstatement is part of the job, not an extra. Block paving, slabs, tarmac, gravel and turf all go back the way they came out.

Water main repairs near you

We also do

Leak detectionUnderground leaks found with tracer gas and listening kit, before anything gets dug.Water main replacementOld, leaking or undersized supply pipes replaced with new MDPE, often in a single day.Lead pipe replacementOld lead supply pipes taken out of service and replaced with new MDPE pipe.MolingNew pipe pushed under drives, lawns and paths with no trench. Two small pits, no mess.Emergency repairsBurst supply pipes and flooding leaks. Ring, and we will get to you as fast as we can.New supplies & reroutingNew water supplies, shared supplies split, and pipes moved for extensions and new builds.Low pressure & upgradesWeak flow fixed at the source, with supply pipes upsized for bigger houses and new bathrooms.

Next step

Get a price for water main repairs

Tell us what you are seeing and roughly where you are. Craig will come and look, and give you a clear price before anything is dug.

07852 780113Call Craig
craigbrownsell@icloud.com
Based in Chalfont St Peter, covering South Bucks, the Chilterns and the edge of Herts and Hillingdon

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