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Burst Pipe Repair in Swindon

Professional burst pipe repair service in Swindon.

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A burst pipe in your Swindon home needs immediate attention. Our engineers isolate the supply, repair or replace the damaged section, and check for further damage.

Swindon Plumbers provides professional burst pipe repair services across Swindon and surrounding areas. Our fully insured engineers carry parts on every van and provide upfront quotes before any work begins.

For burst pipe repair in Swindon, call 01793 544 101. We aim to respond within 2 hours for emergencies, or within 2 working days for non-urgent work. Our opening hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am–6pm and Friday 9am–4pm.

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Signs You've Got a Burst Pipe

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Water pooling under floors

If you're getting damp patches on the ground floor or water seeping out from under skirting boards, there's a good chance you've got a burst pipe under the floorboards. Older properties in Railway Street and Stratton often have pipework running under suspended timber floors, and when they go, the water spreads fast.

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Dripping ceiling or bulging plaster

Water dripping through a ceiling or plaster that's bulging downwards usually means a burst pipe or leaking radiator upstairs. Don't poke it or it'll burst properly and you'll have a flood. Turn off the water and call us.

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Water spraying from walls

If you've got water visibly spraying or trickling from a wall, that's a burst pipe inside the plaster. It's most common in external walls where pipes have frozen overnight. Turn off your stop cock immediately to stop more water getting in.

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No water from taps but hearing running water

If your taps have stopped working but you can hear water running somewhere in the house, there's a burst pipe feeding water somewhere it shouldn't be. Check your water meter (if you've got one). If it's spinning, you're losing water fast.

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Wet patch on external wall

If you've got a wet patch on an outside wall, especially after a cold snap, the pipe inside that wall has likely frozen and burst. It's common in Edwardian properties around Wroughton High Street where pipes run through uninsulated external walls.

What to Do Before We Arrive

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Turn off the water supply

Your stop cock is usually under the kitchen sink, in a downstairs cupboard, or sometimes outside in a pavement box. Turn it clockwise until it stops. This cuts off the water supply and stops the burst pipe from flooding the place while you wait for us.

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Turn off the heating

If the burst pipe is part of your heating system (feeding a radiator or near the boiler), turn the heating off at the programmer or boiler. Don't try to drain the system yourself unless you know what you're doing, but stopping more hot water circulating helps.

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Mop up what you can

If it's safe to do so, mop up standing water with towels or a wet vac. Move furniture, rugs, anything valuable out of the way. If water's coming through a ceiling, stick a bucket under it and poke a small hole in the lowest point of the bulge to let it drain controlled rather than bursting.

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Take photos for insurance

If you're going to claim on home insurance, take photos of the damage before we start repairs. Most insurers will cover the water damage to your home (carpets, ceilings, walls) but not always the cost of finding and fixing the pipe itself. Worth checking your policy.

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Open doors and windows if it's flooding

If you've got a serious flood, open windows and doors to get air circulating. This helps dry things out quicker and reduces the chance of mould growing after we've fixed the pipe. Don't use electrical appliances near standing water.

How We Fix Burst Pipes

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Find the burst section

We'll locate the damaged section of pipe, which might mean lifting floorboards, cutting into plasterboard, or accessing a loft space. In older Swindon properties with solid floors, pipes sometimes run through walls or under concrete, which is trickier to access.

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Cut out the damaged pipe

Once we've found the burst, we'll cut out the damaged section using a pipe cutter. If it's copper pipe, we'll measure the gap and cut a new section to fit. If it's in a tight space, we might use flexible push-fit plastic pipe instead as it's easier to manoeuvre.

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Fit the new section

We'll either solder a new copper section in (using a blowtorch and solder) or use push-fit fittings for a faster fix. Push-fit is just as reliable for domestic water pipes and doesn't require naked flames, which is handy if we're working near timber joists or insulation.

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Test and restore water

We'll turn the water back on and check for leaks at the new joints. If it's all sound, we'll restore the water supply to the rest of the house. If the pipe's buried in a wall, we'll patch the plaster or leave it ready for you to redecorate.

Common Causes of Burst Pipes in Swindon

Frozen pipes in lofts

Loft insulation keeps heat in your house, but it also means the loft space itself is colder. If you've got water pipes running through an uninsulated loft (common in pre-1990s builds), they can freeze when the temperature drops overnight. When they thaw, the ice damage causes a burst. We see this a lot in Blunsdon and Old Town.

Old lead or copper pipes corroding

Older properties in Swindon city centre and around Railway Street sometimes still have original lead or ancient copper pipework. Lead pipes can last 80+ years, but they corrode from the inside and eventually fail. Copper pipes can get pinhole leaks from hard water erosion or just split along a seam after decades of use.

Pipes in external walls

Edwardian and Victorian terraces often have pipes running through external walls, sometimes with little or no insulation around them. During a hard frost, these pipes freeze first. When the ice expands, it splits the pipe. By the time it thaws and starts leaking, you've usually got a wet patch on the wall.

High water pressure

Yorkshire Water supplies Swindon, and some areas have higher mains pressure than others. Over time, high pressure can stress joints, especially push-fit joints that weren't installed quite right or compression fittings that have worked loose. The pipe doesn't burst so much as a joint blows, but the result is the same: water everywhere.

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Burst Pipe Repair Pricing

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We'll always tell you the cost before we start. These are typical price ranges, your exact quote depends on the job.

ServiceTypical Cost
Burst pipe repair£100–£400

All prices are estimated. Final costs depend on the specific job. We provide detailed quotes before starting work.

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Common Questions

Got questions? Here's the quick answers.

How much does burst pipe repair cost in Swindon?
Burst pipe repairs typically cost £100-£400 depending on location and severity.
What should I do while waiting?
Turn off your stopcock immediately to stop the water flow. Our team can talk you through it on the phone.
Can you repair pipes in walls?
Yes. Our engineers carry pipe detection equipment and can access concealed pipework with minimal disruption.
Do you guarantee the repair?
Premium home members receive a 365-day guarantee. Join when you call and receive £50 off.
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