Water Leak & Burst Pipe Repair Across Greater Manchester
Leaks rarely announce themselves. Sometimes it's water running down a wall; more often it's a damp patch, a musty smell or a water bill that has crept up for no obvious reason.
We trace the source first and repair second, so you're not paying to have floors lifted on a hunch. Copper, plastic and older lead-to-copper joints all handled, then pressure tested before we leave.
No callout fee · Price agreed before work starts · 12-month workmanship guarantee
Problems we're called out to
Burst pipe
Split copper or plastic pipework, often after a cold spell or where an old joint has finally given up.
Leak under the floor
Damp or warm patches on a floor that suggest a leak on a buried run. Traced before anything gets lifted.
Weeping compression joint
A slow drip that has been quietly soaking a cupboard base or ceiling for weeks.
Leaking stop tap or valve
Seized or dripping stop taps and isolation valves replaced so the water can actually be turned off next time.
Ceiling stains
A brown ring on a downstairs ceiling — usually a bath waste, shower tray or pipe run above.
Pressure dropping
Systems losing pressure with no visible water, which usually points to a hidden leak.
How we find a hidden leak
We work through it methodically rather than guessing: isolate sections, watch what the pressure does, check the obvious suspects (waste seals, shower trays, tank overflows) and follow the pipe runs before opening anything up.
Where access is unavoidable we keep it as small as possible and make good afterwards, so you're not left with a hole the size of a door.
- Section-by-section isolation to narrow down the run
- Waste, seal and tray checks before floors or walls are touched
- Minimal-access repairs wherever the pipework allows
- Full pressure test and re-check before we finish
Repairs that hold
A leak that's been clamped and left will come back. Where a section of pipe has corroded or split we replace it rather than patch it, and we'll tell you honestly if the rest of that run is likely to follow.
Every completed repair carries a 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Insurance and evidence
If you're claiming on buildings or contents insurance, we can give you a clear written breakdown of what was found and what was repaired. We won't overstate anything — insurers ask questions, and honest paperwork is what gets claims paid.
Areas we cover
We work across Greater Manchester, from Swinton and Salford out to Bury, Bolton, Oldham, Stockport, Trafford and Wigan. Not sure if you're in range? Give us a ring and we'll tell you straight away.
- Swinton
- Salford
- Manchester
- Eccles
- Prestwich
- Whitefield
- Bury
- Rochdale
- Oldham
- Bolton
- Leigh
- Wigan
Common questions
- What should I do if I find a leaking pipe?
- Turn the water off at your internal stop tap — usually under the kitchen sink — and open the cold taps to drain the system down. If water is anywhere near electrics, switch that circuit off at the fuse board and call us.
- Can you find a leak without ripping the place apart?
- That's always the aim. We isolate and test in stages so we know roughly where the water is coming from before any access is made.
- Do you repair leaks in older properties?
- Yes — a lot of Greater Manchester housing stock has older copper and the odd remaining lead connection. We work with what's there and advise where a section is worth renewing.
- How long does a leak repair take?
- Straightforward joint or pipe repairs are usually a single visit. Hidden leaks depend on access, and we'll tell you what's involved before starting.