Burst Pipe Repair in Biggleswade

Burst pipe repair in Biggleswade, day or night. We isolate the water, cut out the damaged section and make a lasting repair in copper, plastic or lead. Same day response and free quotes on any follow up work.

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Why Pipes Burst

Freezing is the usual cause. Water expands as it turns to ice, splits the pipe, then floods the moment it thaws. Age, corrosion and movement in old joints do the rest. Pipes in lofts, garages and outside walls are always the first to go in a cold snap.

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The Repair Itself

We shut off and drain the section, cut out the split, then join in new pipe using soldered or compression fittings depending on where it sits. Old lead connections are replaced rather than patched. Everything is pressure tested and the area dried down before we leave.

Stopping It Happening Again

Lagging is cheap and works. We insulate exposed runs in the loft, garage and outbuildings, and fit isolation valves so a future problem can be stopped in seconds. If a pipe has burst once in the same spot, we look at rerouting it somewhere warmer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do first if a pipe bursts in my house?

Turn the water off at the internal stop tap, then open all the cold taps to drain the pipes. Switch off electrics near the water and the boiler if the heating pipework is involved. Then call us. Stopping the flow early makes the difference between a repair and a rebuild.

Can you repair a burst pipe under a concrete floor?

Yes. We locate the burst first with detection equipment, then break out only the small area over the pipe. In some cases it is better to abandon that run and reroute the pipe rather than open more floor. We will explain both options and the cost before starting.

Will my insurance cover a burst pipe repair?

Most buildings policies cover damage caused by escaping water, though cover for the pipe repair itself varies. Check your policy wording or ask your insurer. We can provide a written record of the cause and the work done, which is normally what they ask for.

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About us

Burst pipes are the calls we get most in January, and after 20 years we go straight to the parts of a house most likely to have gone. We work on copper, plastic, and the older lead and steel found in some village properties. Every repair is tested under pressure before we sign it off.