Water Supply Pipe Repairs in Scottish Borders (4)

If your water supply pipe becomes damaged, it’s important to have it repaired sooner rather than later. This is to prevent more serious damage to your property.

If you’re having issues, you’re probably wondering how much it’ll cost to repair your water supply pipe. Generally, the amount you pay will vary based on:

• Extent of damage

  • The worse the damage is, the more you’ll pay for repairs.

• Location of damage

  • Depending on where the damage occurs, the price for repairs can vary.

• Cause of damage

  • The cause of the damage can affect repair costs as extra work may be needed to prevent the issue from recurring.

• Location

  • Depending on where you live in the UK, labour prices can vary.

• Accessibility

  • If the damage is in a difficult to access location, this can increase the amount you pay.

• Out of hours

  • If repairs are needed during weekends or evenings, your expert will likely charge a premium call out charge.

Cost to repair water supply pipe

You can expect to pay around £300 for a repair to your water supply pipe. In addition, you could pay up to £150 an hour for an emergency call out.

If you’d like to see more prices and information, visit our water supply pipe repair cost guide.

Repairing a broken water pipe is a job that’s best left to professionals. Not only can it be quite complex, you may need to access pipes that are underground or under your home. This can lead to significant damage if not dealt with correctly.

In addition, it’ll take you a lot longer to deal with the repair than it would a professional.

It’s also worth noting that any repairs that aren't done to professional standards can lead to further leaks and water damage.

We’d recommend contacting a water supply pipe repair specialist in Scottish Borders for this job.

Rust is bad news for pipes. It can eat away at the pipe itself leading to leaks that affect your home. There are a few ways to remove rust from pipes, however, we’d recommend leaving serious damage to a professional.

You can remove rust from pipes using a chemical rust remover and a wire brush. First scrub away the excess rust, then apply the chemical remover to get rid of any remaining rust. Once you’ve removed all the rust, paint the pipe to prevent it from reappearing.

Installing a new water supply pipe should only be done by a competent person. This means if you have no experience installing water pipes, you’ll need to call an expert for this job. However, if you have the necessary experience and knowledge you may be able to take this job on yourself. Below are a few tips for installing a new water supply pipe:

• Ensure any work you do complies with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.

• You’ll need to contact a professional to check your work before connecting your pipes to the water mains.

• Ensure that any pipes you install are at the correct depth.

• Always check for electrical connections before getting started.

• Don't forget to use the correct type of barrier pipe.