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Water Leaks and burst Pipes

Don’t pour your money down the drain!  Help to save Sydney’s most precious resource WATER!  Dr.DRiP Sydney Plumbers offer a variety of water saving tips and techniques.

A burst pipe is a relatively common plumbing problem and in most circumstances it is obvious where the water is coming from. However sometimes the leak may be concealed under the ground or in a wall and the only reason you know you have a water leak is because your water bill is unusually high. In these cases you will need to get a qualified plumber out to detect the location of the leak and make the repair

What to do if you think you have a burst pipe

1. Make sure no water is being used in the whole house, including outdoors; check all taps, inside and out, make sure the dishwasher and washing machine aren’t in use.


2. Go out to the water meter at the front of your property and see if your meter is running. This is a sign that you have a broken water pipe or a leak somewhere on your property.


3. Do some investigation work by walking around your property, inside and out to check for any obvious signs of a water leak.


4. If you can see the water leak and water is gushing out at a rapid rate, turn off the water at the main water meter and call us immediately!

Finding water leaks can save you water, which means saving money on water and sewer bills. Whether it be a leak in the toilet pan, in the irrigation system, a dripping tap or a burst pipe, Dr. DRiP have leak specialists available to find repair the leak.

How we repair a water leak

1. Leak detection- we use the latest in leak detection technology to find the leak


2. The leaking pipe will need to be exposed


3. We will provide you with the best solution to fix the pipe


4. The pipe can then be frozen to stop the water flow if it is needed


5. Make the repair

Every day, there are many simple things we can do around the home to save our most precious resource - water, help the environment and save money!

Here are 5 quick ways to conserve water

1. Check for leaks - in taps, pipes and dishwasher hoses. One leaking tap can waste more than 2,000 litres per month.


2. Install water efficient taps - this is a great, inexpensive way to cut your water usage


3. Install a dishwasher - By using a dishwasher with at least a 3 star, you can reduce the amount of water used to wash up in half


4. Install one of the latest 3 star showerheads. It will still provide a great shower and will save around 10 litres of water a minute.


5. Check your water meter and bill to track your water usage. If the meter is moving when everything is off call Dr. DRiP Sydney as you may have a water leak.