Burst Pipes Bendigo

When a pipe bursts, it can cause serious damage to your property if not dealt with quickly and efficiently. This is why a burst pipe is considered a plumbing emergency, and it is completely justified to call an emergency plumber late at night for this. If a pipe bursts and you are not aware of it for a while, it can cause serious water damage from all the flooding. If the water is not turned off quickly and the flooding spreads to carpeted areas, you may be looking at replacing all the flooring and sometimes even some of the furniture. You can see now how the costs of this incident can suddenly go through the roof. If the burst pipe is outside, often underground, the flooding can affect the foundation of your house and all the outdoor structures that are in the way. As you can imagine, this too can be quite a serious and extensive damage to your home.

How to deal with a burst pipe?

• Locate the water meter, and turn off the main water supply. The water meter is usually out the front of the property and has an ON/OFF valve on it.
  
  
• Grab some towels and try to restrain the flood, if possible, block it’s way to the carpeted areas with towel barricades.
  
  
• Call us! After you have done the above, call us and we will come repair your burst pipe straight away.
  

Emergency Burst Pipe Plumber Bendigo ​

Plumbing Bendigo is your best choice for all your plumbing emergencies, including burst pipes, general inspections, water pressure issues, gas appliance installations, roofing, etc. But overall, we are the main emergency burst pipe plumber in the Bendigo area, as we always have an emergency team on standby, located across the area, so we can always get to the site as fast as possible. All our plumbers are licenced, certified and fully qualified to do the job. With lots of experience dealing with these types of circumstances before, they can get the situation under control quickly and with as little expense to you as possible. Our plumbers know all the latest equipment available, and can make the best suggestions for a solution. It is a part of our routine to always check the rest of the plumbing system for potential trouble areas after the initial issue is fixed, just to make sure there are no other problems on the horizon.

Avoid a Burst Pipe with Regular Plumbing and Pipe Maintenance

It is always better to be ahead of the game and prevent bad situations from happening in the first place. There are quite a lot of signs that you can learn to recognize in order to detect potential trouble areas where a burst pipe is likely to develop. Signs like corrosion, vibrating pipes and weakened connections can all lead to leaking and burst pipes. It is a good idea to do a lap of the house every once in a while and check all the pipes and connections. If you are unsure what to look for, book for an inspection with us and we will do it for you and explain the process. Some pipes are hidden though, what about the pipes that are hiding inside the walls, or positioned underground outside? If they are weakened, it will most likely go unnoticed for a while until a proper leak appears. Here are the main indicators that you have a hidden burst pipe in your plumbing system:

Flooded Backyard

When your backyard is suddenly a big pool of water, and it hasn’t been raining that much, you should get in touch with your local plumber and get those underground pipes checked. One of them has probably burst.

Big Water Bill

Has the price of water gone up suddenly? Dramatic change in water price is not common, it is much more likely that you are just using a lot more, because it is constantly leaking out of your pipes somewhere.

Sudden drop in Water Pressure

If there is a leak, letting out some of the water supply, the rest of the pipes will have less pressure. Depending on where the leak is, this can be affecting your whole plumbing system. A leak is one reason for weakened water pressure. ​

Get Your Burst Pipes Repaired

If you have noticed any of the warning signs, like extensive corrosion or a leak, get it fixed immediately. You never know when the breaking point will come for that pipe. It is easy to ignore minor leaks if they are only dripping a little bit and you are not aware of the dangers, but after reading this article, I am sure you will respond to minor leaks and corrosion much differently than before. When you spot a weakness in your plumbing system, get in touch with our professional plumbing team immediately, fixing pipes is our bread and butter and we do it well. Our expertise in the area allows us to make educated decisions and advise you on the best types of piping you should use for different purposes. Keeping your plumbing system well maintained and under control really reduces the chances of a bigger type of plumbing emergency from happening.

Why do pipes burst?

Burst pipes can happen, but there is always a reason for it. Plumbing systems can vary in size, materials and purpose. Different types of systems are more prone to different causes for burst pipes, but they are all exposed to this issue of not being maintained properly. 
Here are the main reasons for pipes bursting, with some preventative tips included:

Pipes are old

Wear and tear applies to absolutely everything in this world, your plumbing is no different. If you live in an older house, it is likely that some of the piping has started to become affected by the constant pressure. Some areas may have started to show signs of corrosion, which will eventually allow cracks to form. If your home has an old plumbing system, start planning for a replacement. You can do this bit by bit over time, starting with the most urgent areas.

Pipes are vibrating

This is also common with older systems, but can also happen with newer plumbing structures if not set up properly. Vibrating pipes are caused by loose connections, which allows the building pressure to cause vibration in the pipes when you turn on the water. This can be quite loud, so you will definitely notice when this is happening. Get this addressed as soon as you can, as this will lead to further damage to the pipes that are affected.

Frozen pipes

In colder climates even underground pipes can freeze over. And as we all learned in school, water expands when it turns into ice. This pressure can easily crack or even burst the pipe wide open. Houses in colder areas sometimes have their outdoor or underground piping insulated for that reason. ​

Leaking Pipes

If you spot a pipe leak, it is already halfway there to become a burst pipe. Address this issue as soon as possible to avoid a bigger headache.

Tree Roots

If you know that your pipes are close to some trees outside, it is something to be mindful of. Tree roots can break into your pipes over time, causing cracks, blockages and leaks on different scales.

Cheap Burst Pipe Plumbers Bendigo

The main thing people worry about when such an emergency happens is the cost. Depending on your home insurance, you may be covered for it, but only if you can prove the previous work was done by a fully licenced, registered and certified plumber. Plumbers Bendigo always provide the required documentation when asked. If the disaster has struck and you are in search of a plumber to help you out, we cover the whole greater Bendigo area, providing a full range of services and best pricing. Our fixed pricing is completely transparent, and our quotes are free and competitive, after all, we want the best possible experience for our clients. Building successful client relationships is important to us as Bendigo’s leading plumbing company. 
Plumbing Bendigo strives to be a part of Bendigo’s community and keep Bendigo’s plumbing healthy.