Burst Pipes

Burst Pipes

It can be extremely disconcerting to have to deal with a burst pipe in your home or commercial establishment. In most instances, you might not realise right away that the water pipe has burst and may wonder why you suddenly find there is no water in the kitchen or bathroom tap. At times, you may notice that the water pressure in the pipe has reduced. Burst pipes are most common on copper water lines where the reaction from acidic or clay charged grounds cause corrosion on the copper water pipes. Over time the copper water pipes become paper thin and eventually burst. Indicators or a burst pipe may include:

• Wet or damp walls that don’t ever seem to dry out
• A damp, musty smell that never goes away in a particular room
• Excessive water bills more than previous accounts
• Mould and bubbling like effects on a wall
• Muddy and soggy ground outside that doesn’t seem to dry up