Burst Pipe

What is a Burst Pipe?

A burst pipe occurs when one or more pipes in your home’s plumbing system crack or burst, causing flooding and other damages to the foundation of your home. When a pipe bursts, many catastrophic results can happen. The most common type of damage a burst pipe can cause is excessive spraying water, which can seep into your walls and flooring to cause long-term water damage. A burst pipe will also affect how you use your water system, as a seriously damaged pipe can make it impossible to use hot water or any water in your system. Many homeowners report paying high water bills before finally discovering that they have a burst pipe-- and the damage is already done.

If you’re dealing with a burst pipe, you’re in luck. The team at Lucid Plumbing is ready and available to take on your repair, no matter the time of day or day of the week.

Types of Burst Pipes

Not all burst pipes are equally dangerous or damaging. There are several different types of burst pipes that our specialists have experience tackling, including:

• Hole in water pipe. Holes can be caused by old age or ill-planned construction that occurs on the property. Luckily, this type of burst pipe is fairly straightforward and easy to fix without the need for a full relining.
• Corroded water pipe. Old pipes tend to rust over time, and that corrosion can eventually lead to a burst water pipe. These pipes often need to be replaced and are more common in older Australian homes.
• Burst water pipe. A general burst water pipe can be caused by everything from corrosion to intense water pressure to substantial clogs. Depending on your unique circumstance and the quality of the pipe, we may opt to replace the pipe and reline your system.
• Burst sink tap. If you discover that the pipes under your sink burst and no water is running from your tap, turn off your water supply immediately and call our team.
• Burst pipe in wall. Burst pipes in walls can cause a lot of damage. Because burst pipes tend to spray water in ever direction, you could end up with water damage in your walls and floors.
• Burst flexi. Burst flexi hoses, also cause flexible water hoses, are one of the most common causes of water damage in Australian households. Luckily, they are often a very easy fix.

Nobody should have to deal with burst pipes. Not only can these malfunctioning pipes affect your water pressure and temperature, but they can cause flooding that could seriously damage your home. This is especially common with older Australian plumbing systems.

The talented plumbers at Lucid Plumbing will perform a full inspection of your plumbing system to identify the burst pipe. From there, we’ll determine whether or not your pipe can be fixed or if it needs to be replaced.

With the team at Lucid Plumbing, you’ll always be in good hands. Get in touch with us today to schedule an appointment for a same-day inspection. We’ll have your plumbing system back to normal in no time!