A burst pipe is any pipe that has a leak. Whether it is a water leak or a gas leak. It may result in a significant amount of water escaping or a small consistent leak hidden away.

Our emergency plumbing services are ready to handle all your plumbing needs including a burst pipe situation. 

Water pipe bursts seem to occur at the worst possible time, yet... our emergency plumber is available 24/7 on 9023 3232. 

Our simple steps of 

• Locate your water main
• Turn it off
• Use buckets for water pooling
• Call Network Plumbing for our emergency plumbing services.

These steps will help you navigate a burst pipe situation. 

Yes, unfortunately, the extreme amount of pressure that results in the sounds from water hammer can have a negative effect on your pipes. If the pressure is high enough and consistent enough, your pipes will buckle under the pressure. It is highly recommended that you investigate water hammer as soon as possible. Plumbing problems like water hammer will not fix themselves and only increase in potential damage to your home.

All home insurance policies vary. Generally speaking, you can protect yourself from accidental water damage caused by burst pipes if you have included it in your policy. We advise you reach out to your home insurance provider to help assess the situation. 

A burst pipe can be dangerous. 

If there is a damaged pipe like a gas pipe, contacting a professional plumber ASAP is a necessity. Engaging the services of a licensed gas fitter is the best idea and will safeguard yourself and your family.  

In regards to a burst water pipe, the danger doesn't usually lie in the water escaping but in the damage the water can cause. 

There are health concerns of neglected damage caused to homes and properties. The damage may result in mould, mildew or dampness growing inside your home. 

Also, pay close attention to any structural damage that might be caused by untreated water damage. 

When dealing with a pipe burst, it is advisable to act quickly. Locate your main water to turn off the supply as soon as possible. 

Call Network Plumbing day or night on our emergency services line to speak to our office. We are a genuine 24-hour plumbing business ready to assist. 

A Flexi hose is used for your sinks, taps and toilets or any household plumbing appliance that requires flexibility in its connection. The design of the hose is to be flexible, which in turn is also its weakness. Depending on the quality of the hose and the strength of the weave you may need to replace your Flexi hose sooner rather than later. As the metal weave begins to deteriorate, the rubber connection weakens, or the metal shows signs of splintering... you're at risk of suffering from a leak or pipe burst. 

Flexi hoses should be subjected to a maintenance check on a regular basis. This can prevent weak hoses from bursting, enabling the inspector to notice and search for any signs of a possible vulnerability. Call our professional plumber today to organise an inspection on 9023 3232.

Pipes are vulnerable to the cold. When temperatures drop to below freezing, the water in your pipes will freeze, expanding the physical space the water takes up in the pipe, resulting in a broken pipe sometimes.

• High water pressure
• Visible water stains
• Wet patches inside or outside the home
• Discoloured water
• Age of the pipe
• Increased water bills

If you notice that your water main is leaking water, call Sydney Water 13 20 90.  

The water main is the responsibility of Sydney Water. Reporting a burst water main will help to speed up the process of repair and help reduce the excess water that may escape from the water main.

When a water main is compromised, small leaks quickly become big leaks, simply due to the vast size of the water main. 

Yes, our expert plumbers can install a pressure limiting valve for your hot water system. If you have a high-pressure supply in your street, investing in a pressure limiting valve is a wise decision. 

Yes, if you note the numbers on your water meter. Stop the use of all plumbing appliances, wait at least an hour, then check to see if the numbers on the water meter have changed. 

If the numbers have increased, unfortunately, you may have a leak or burst pipe somewhere on your property. To learn more about our leak detection services.