Pipework Repair
From a dripping joint to a badly corroded section of pipe, we find the fault, fix it properly and leave the area clean and dry. We cover homes across Brighton & Hove and the surrounding Sussex towns.
What pipework repair covers
Pipe problems show up in different ways, and the right fix depends on where the pipe is and how bad the damage is. Here's the sort of work we handle.
Leak Detection & Isolation
Tracing the source of a leak and isolating the affected section before any work begins.
Pipe Section Replacement
Cutting out a damaged or corroded length of pipe and fitting a sound replacement.
Joint & Fitting Repairs
Fixing leaking or failed joints, fittings and connections without disturbing the whole run.
Pressure Testing
Checking a repaired pipe holds pressure and flows properly before it goes back into use.
Getting a leak fixed properly, not just papered over
A damaged pipe rarely announces itself politely. It's a damp patch on the ceiling, a drop in water pressure, a puddle under the sink, or a hiss behind a wall that shouldn't be there. Whatever the sign, pipework repair is about finding the actual cause and putting it right, rather than covering the symptom and hoping it holds.
We start by locating the fault and isolating that part of the system so the rest of your water or heating supply isn't affected while we work. From there, the repair depends on what we're dealing with: sometimes it's a straightforward cut-and-replace of the damaged section, sometimes a joint or fitting needs redoing, and occasionally a pipe is corroded enough along its length that a longer replacement run makes more sense than patching it repeatedly.
A repair is only worth doing if it's still holding up in five years, not five months.
Access is often the deciding factor in how a job goes. Pipes hidden behind walls, under floors or beneath a bath panel sometimes need an opening made to get to them properly, and we'll always talk you through what that involves before we start, including any making good afterwards. Once the repair's in, we pressure-test or check the flow to confirm it's sound before we call the job done.
More information
People usually call us either because a leak has already caused visible damage, or because they've spotted a slow drip and want it dealt with before it gets worse. Both are valid reasons to get someone out. Left alone, even a small leak can lead to damp, damaged plaster or flooring, or wasted water, so it's usually cheaper and less disruptive to sort it early.
We are based in Woodingdean and cover Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Lewes, Shoreham-by-Sea, Haywards Heath, Seaford, Burgess Hill and surrounding Sussex towns, so we're used to the mix of housing stock in this part of Sussex, from Victorian terraces with older pipework to newer builds. We are a long established, family run business focused on domestic work, Gas Safe registered for domestic gas work under registration 568345, and we keep our work tidy and explain what we're doing and why, so you're not left guessing.
If you've got a leak, a damp patch you can't explain, or pipework that's clearly on its last legs, get in touch and we'll take a look.
Sara Durward-Brown
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Here's what people usually want to know before booking a pipework repair.
How quickly can you come out to a leak?
Will you need to cut into walls or floors?
Is every leak repairable, or will I need new pipework?
How do you check the repair has worked?
Do you cover my area?
Are you qualified to work on gas pipework too?
What if the leak is coming from behind a bathroom wall?
Do you charge for a call-out to assess the problem?
Let's get that pipe sorted
Give us a call or send a message with a few details, and we'll get back to you to arrange a look.
Call 01273 911551