Burst Pipe and Leak RepairsFast, Reliable Fixes Across Reading
Pipework diagnosed and repaired properly, not just patched over
320+ reviews from Checkatrade · 2-year guarantee
28 years' experience
Residential, commercial and industrial
320+ reviews
from Checkatrade
2-year guarantee
On all our workmanship
£10 million insured
Public and employer's liability
24/7 emergency call-outs
Same-day service guaranteed
Burst Pipe & Leak Repairs
What burst pipe and leak repair covers
Burst pipe and leak repair covers finding, isolating and fixing water pipework that has split, cracked, corroded, or started weeping at a joint. It ranges from a slow drip that's gone unnoticed for weeks to a full burst that's actively flooding a room, and everything in between, whether the pipework is hidden behind walls, under floors, in a loft, or exposed in a garage or utility area.
This service is for anyone in Reading, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Marlow, Beaconsfield, Wokingham, Henley-on-Thames, Bracknell or Chalfont St Giles who has noticed water where it shouldn't be, a damp patch on a ceiling, water pooling on a floor, a hissing sound behind a wall, or an unexplained rise in water usage. It also covers households dealing with an active burst that needs sorting immediately.
Burst pipes are typically most common during cold snaps, when water trapped in a pipe freezes, expands and splits the pipe, with the leak only becoming obvious once it thaws. Leaks from ageing pipework, poor original installation, or accidental damage during other building work can happen at any time of year, often building up gradually before becoming visible.
Locating the source of a leak is rarely as simple as it looks, since water travels along the easiest path before showing itself, meaning the visible damp patch is often some distance from the actual fault. With 28 years of plumbing experience across residential, commercial and industrial properties, tracing a leak back to its real source and repairing it properly, rather than just treating the symptom, is where professional experience counts most.
Why it matters
The cost of leaving a burst pipe or leak unrepaired
Water from a burst pipe or ongoing leak doesn't stay put. It soaks into plasterboard, timber and insulation, spreads along joists and cavities, and can bring down ceilings or damage flooring long before the original source is even found. A repair that would have taken an hour can turn into a much bigger job involving drying out, replastering and redecorating.
A hidden slow leak is often worse than an obvious burst, because it goes unnoticed for longer. Weeks or months of steady dripping behind a wall or under a floor can lead to rot, mould growth and structural damage that's far more expensive and disruptive to put right than the leak itself would have been.
There's a financial cost too. A hidden or ignored leak wastes water continuously, pushing up bills without any obvious warning sign until either the damage becomes visible or the bill does. The longer a leak runs, the more it costs in every direction, water, repair, and any redecoration needed afterwards.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not isolating the water supply immediately when a burst is discovered, letting the flood continue while help is arranged
- Assuming a small, slow drip isn't worth calling out for, allowing hidden damage to build up unseen
- Patching a leaking pipe with tape or sealant rather than replacing the failed section properly
- Ignoring a sudden rise in the water bill, which is often the only early sign of a hidden leak
- Leaving exposed external pipework unprotected ahead of cold weather, increasing the risk of a freeze-related burst
Our process
How your burst pipe & leak repairs job runs.
- Step 1
Call or enquire
Ring Mitchell on 07810 646762 or send an enquiry. Tell him what's happening and he'll tell you straight away whether it's an emergency or a planned job.
- Step 2
Visit and diagnosis
Mitchell comes out, finds the cause and explains it in plain English. Call-outs are £85 inc VAT, plus £85 inc VAT for the first hour of work.
- Step 3
Clear quote
You're told what needs doing and what it costs before work starts. Larger jobs are booked in with a 5% deposit.
- Step 4
The work
Mitchell and his apprentice Bradley carry out the work, bringing in trusted tilers, plasterers and electricians where a job needs them. Larger jobs are paid daily as they progress.
- Step 5
Test and guarantee
Everything is tested for leaks and correct operation before we leave, the area is cleaned up, and the work is backed by our 2-year guarantee.
What you get
The difference it makes.
Fast response when it matters
Genuine 24/7 emergency availability means a burst pipe doesn't have to wait until normal working hours to be dealt with.
Leaks traced to the real source
Experience tracking water back along its actual path, rather than just treating the visible damp patch.
Proper, lasting repairs
Failed sections of pipe are replaced correctly rather than temporarily patched, backed by a 2-year workmanship guarantee.
Damage limited quickly
Fast isolation and repair reduces the knock-on cost of drying out, replastering or redecorating.
Lower ongoing water costs
Fixing a hidden or slow leak promptly stops water being wasted unnoticed month after month.
Reassurance for stressful moments
A burst pipe is stressful; having an experienced plumber take charge of finding and fixing it properly brings that back under control.
Why CBS
Who'll be doing the work.
CBS Plumbing and Heating is run by Mitchell Antrobus, who has 28 years in the plumbing and heating industry across residential, commercial and industrial installation, servicing and repairs. That background is why your burst pipe & leak repairs job gets diagnosed properly the first time rather than patched and left.
Day to day you'll deal with Mitchell and his apprentice Bradley. On bathroom jobs, Mitchell brings in experienced tilers, plasterers and electricians he works with regularly, so you have one point of contact from the first call to the finished room.
CBS has 320+ reviews from Checkatrade, carries £10 million public liability and £10 million employer's liability insurance, and guarantees its work for 2 years. We cover Reading, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Marlow, Beaconsfield, Wokingham, Henley-on-Thames, Bracknell and Chalfont St Giles.
About CBSIn detail
How burst pipe and leak repairs are carried out
Burst pipes and leaks vary widely depending on where the pipework is, what it's made of, and what caused the failure. Here's how the work breaks down.
Finding the source
The first and often hardest part of any leak repair is tracing water back to where it's actually escaping, rather than where it's become visible. Water can travel along joists, follow the underside of floorboards, or run down inside a wall cavity before appearing somewhere else entirely. Careful checking of likely fittings, joints and pipe runs, combined with experience of how water typically travels in a given type of construction, narrows down the fault quickly.
Isolating and making safe
Once the leak is located, the affected section is isolated at the nearest valve to stop water loss immediately, whether that's a local isolation valve or the main stopcock. This step alone often prevents a huge amount of additional damage, which is why quick isolation matters as much as the eventual repair itself. Reviews describe burst pipes repaired within the hour, reflecting how quickly isolation and repair can happen once the source is found.
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Copper, plastic and push-fit pipework
Different pipe materials need different repair approaches. Copper pipework typically requires cutting out the damaged section and soldering or compression-fitting a replacement, while plastic and push-fit systems use dedicated connectors suited to that pipe type. Mixing techniques or using the wrong fitting for the material is a common cause of a repair failing again shortly afterwards, so matching the method to the existing pipework matters.
Frozen pipe bursts
Cold weather bursts typically happen in exposed or poorly insulated locations, lofts, garages, external walls and under suspended floors, where a pipe freezes, expands and splits along its length. The leak often isn't obvious until the ice thaws, at which point water can appear suddenly and in volume. Repairing the split section and improving insulation or lagging around the repair reduces the chance of it happening again in the same spot.
Leaks under sinks and appliances
Leaks under kitchen and bathroom sinks are among the most common call-outs, usually caused by a failed waste trap, a loose supply connection, or a worn tap valve. A kitchen sink leak attended within the hour and a burst pipe under a sink repaired quickly are typical examples of this kind of job, where the fault is contained but still needs prompt attention to prevent cabinet and floor damage.
Garages, outbuildings and exposed pipework
Pipework in garages and outbuildings is often more exposed to temperature swings and physical knocks than pipework inside a heated home, making it more prone to both freezing and accidental damage. A garage burst pipe repaired late at night is one example of how these less-visible pipe runs can fail unexpectedly, often needing a genuine out-of-hours response to prevent the leak spreading into the rest of the property.
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Good to know
Burst Pipe & Leak Repairs questions, answered.
Can't see your question? Call Mitchell on 07810 646762 or send an enquiry.
How quickly can a burst pipe be repaired?
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Emergency call-outs are genuinely available 24/7, and same-day service is guaranteed, so a burst pipe can usually be isolated and repaired the same day it's reported, day or night.
What's the process once you arrive?
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The water is isolated first to stop further damage, the source of the leak is traced, and the affected section of pipe is repaired or replaced properly, with the reason for the failure explained.
How long does a pipe repair typically last?
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A correctly repaired or replaced section of pipe should last as long as the surrounding pipework, and all workmanship carries a 2-year guarantee.
Do you repair burst pipes outside Reading?
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Yes, burst pipe and leak repairs are carried out across Reading, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Marlow, Beaconsfield, Wokingham, Henley-on-Thames, Bracknell and Chalfont St Giles, including a recent waste pipe repair in SL7.
Can you tell if a leak has caused hidden damage elsewhere?
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Once the source is found, the surrounding area is checked for signs of dampness or spread, and anything found is flagged clearly before further work is agreed.
What do you charge to come out?
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Our call-out is £85 including VAT, plus £85 including VAT for the first hour of work. You'll know the price of anything beyond that before we start.
How do payments work on bigger jobs?
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Larger jobs such as a burst pipe & leak repairs project are booked in with a 5% deposit, then paid daily as the work progresses, so you're never paying far ahead of what's been done.
Is the work guaranteed?
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Yes. Our workmanship is guaranteed for 2 years.
Are you insured?
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Yes. We hold £10 million public liability and £10 million employer's liability insurance.
Can you come out in an emergency?
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Yes. Emergency call-outs run 24/7 and we guarantee same-day service. Call 07810 646762. Standard working hours are 8am to 5pm.
Got a burst pipe or leak? Call now
Available 24/7 with same-day service guaranteed, burst pipes and leaks are found, isolated and repaired properly, first time.
Next step
Get it fixed properly,
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Tell us what you need and Mitchell will get back to you quickly. Same-day service guaranteed, clear prices before we start, and a 2-year guarantee on our work.
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