How much does it cost to fix a leaking pipe?

It depends on where the pipe is and how easy it is to reach. A visible leaking joint or valve is usually a quick job. Leaks under floors or inside walls take longer. We always give you a price before starting.

Can a small drip wait?

A small drip can quickly become a big repair bill – wet chipboard floors swell and rot, and ceilings can come down. It's worth getting even a slow leak looked at soon.

Do you repair leaking boilers?

No. We aren't Gas Safe registered, so we don't open or repair boilers. We can isolate a leaking boiler to stop the water, then you'll need a Gas Safe registered engineer for the repair.

Can you replace my old stopcock?

Yes. Many older Leicester houses still have stiff original stopcocks. We can fit a new stopcock or a quarter-turn valve so you can shut off the water quickly in future.

Leak Repairs Leicester | Leaking Pipes, Valves & Stopcocks

Leaks we fix every week

Leaking compression and solder joints on copper pipe
Push-fit fittings that have started weeping
Stopcocks and isolation valves leaking from the spindle
Dripping taps and mixer cartridges
Toilets leaking at the pan connector, cistern seal or flush valve
Leaking radiator valves and heating pipework
Shower trays and wastes leaking through the ceiling below
Outside taps and pipes split by frost

Damp patch but no obvious leak?

A stain on the ceiling under a bathroom is usually one of three things: a failed shower seal, a waste joint, or a pipe in the floor. We check the simple causes first – running each outlet in turn, lifting panels and looking at the meter – before anything gets cut open. If a floorboard or ceiling does need to come up, we tell you exactly where and why first.

Is your water meter spinning?

Most Leicester homes are on a Severn Trent water meter. Turn every tap and appliance off and look at the meter: if the numbers are still moving, water is going somewhere. A leak on the supply pipe outside your home is usually your responsibility up to the boundary, while Severn Trent deals with leaks on their side. We'll help you work out which it is.

Fixed properly, first time

We replace failed fittings rather than wrapping them in tape, and on older homes we'll point out anything nearby that looks close to failing so you can decide whether to deal with it at the same time. You'll get a clear price before we start.

Areas we cover in Leicester & Nottingham

We cover Leicester, Nottingham and the towns and villages around both cities. If your street isn't listed, just ask.

Leicester & Leicestershire