Common Problems We Solve
A pipe has visibly burst or is spraying water
This needs immediate action: isolate the water supply if you safely can, move belongings out of the way, and call us. We repair the damaged section and check the surrounding pipework for further weakness.
A sudden loss of pressure or water
If taps suddenly run weakly or dry while the supply is on, water may be escaping through a burst line somewhere on the property — often in a ceiling, cavity or underground. We trace the leak and repair it.
Pipes damaged by age or corrosion
Old galvanised or corroded pipework becomes thin and fails without warning. Where pipes show repeated failures, we replace affected sections rather than patching the same line again and again.
Pipe damage after building work or accidents
Drilling into a wall or moving heavy equipment can damage pipework behind surfaces. We repair accidental damage and pressure-test the line to confirm it is sound.
Water where it should not be
A damp patch that grows, a ceiling that sags, water meter moving with everything turned off — these signs point to a hidden burst pipe. Getting it found and repaired early limits the damage.
What This Service Covers
Burst pipe repairs
Repairing burst, split and leaking pipework — copper, plastic and composite lines — in ceilings, walls, cupboards and underground runs.
Pipe replacement
Replacing pipework that is corroded, repeatedly failing or undersized, including re-routing sections where the original run is no longer practical.
Leak tracing and pressure testing
Finding where water is escaping when the burst is not visible, and pressure-testing repaired lines to confirm the job is properly closed off.
Our Approach
- 1
Get the water stopped
First priority is stopping the flow: if you cannot find the stopcock or shut-off, we guide you on the phone while the plumber is on the way.
- 2
Find the burst
Not every burst is visible. We trace where the water is actually escaping — which may be some distance from where the damage shows — and open up only what is needed.
- 3
Repair or replace
Small, accessible failures are repaired directly. Lines that are corroded, cracked along a run, or prone to repeat failure are replaced so you are not calling again next month.
- 4
Test and clean up
The repaired line is pressure-tested, the supply is restored, and we check the system end to end before we consider the job done.
Why Call Plumbing Fourways for This?
- Fast response when pipework has failed and water is running
- Guidance over the phone to isolate the supply while we travel
- Repairs and replacements in ceilings, walls, cupboards and underground
- Pressure testing so the repair is confirmed sound
- Honest advice where repeated failures mean a line should be replaced
Serving Fourways and Nearby Suburbs
We provide this service in Fourways and the surrounding northern Johannesburg suburbs where we genuinely operate, including Broadacres, Dainfern, Lonehill, Craigavon, Douglasdale, Sunninghill, Paulshof, Midrand. If you are just outside these areas, contact us anyway — we will tell you honestly whether we can help. Get in touch to confirm we cover your address.
Burst Pipes — Frequently Asked Questions
If it is safe and accessible, shut off the water at the property's main stopcock or shut-off valve. Do not touch electrical fittings that are wet — if the leak is near lighting or wiring, switch off the affected circuit at the distribution board. Then call us on 073 113 4862 and tell us what you can see.