Worried you have an external water leak at your Bristol property? No need to panic, L & R Water Services are your local, experienced specialists in the repair of external leaks.
Our highly trained team will identify the source of the leak and replace the affected pipework swiftly, helping you to keep your home safe from water damage – and your water bill under control.
Signs you have an external water leak
Sometimes it’s obvious that you have an external leak with a large flow of water running down the driveway or a sudden pool of water appearing in the garden. At other times it can be harder to notice, and you may even dismiss the signs as just a quirk of your property. However, if you’re water bill has increased and your use hasn’t, it’s likely something is amiss.
Some common signs of an external water leak:
- Persistent boggy patch of lawn, even during dry spells
- Constant damp patches on your driveway when there has been no rainfall
- Puddles forming in your garden with no obvious source
- Sunken areas or sinkholes appearing
You may also notice:
- Issues with your water pressure
- Dirt or air bubbles appearing in your water
- An increase in your water bill
Whose responsibility is an external water leak repair?
Your local water company is responsible for the water mains and any service pipes leading to the boundary of your Bristol area property, usually up to the water meter. Any leak that is outside the boundary of your property is their responsibility. The supply pipe that lies within your boundary is your responsibility. There are some exceptions to this, particularly when the supply pipe crosses other properties. If you are unsure, then it’s best to get in touch with your water supplier.
How to check if a water leak is on your property
If you have a water meter at your Bristol property, checking if the external leak is on your property is fairly simple.
- Turn off all appliances that use water. That includes taps, the toilet system and any water tanks.
- Turn off the inside stop tap. Check the water is off by turning on a tap (don’t forget to turn it off again)
- Take a meter reading and note it down.
- Wait 15 minutes and then take another meter reading. If the dial has moved, then you have a water leak between the water meter and your stop tap.
If the external water leak is on your property, then it’s time to call us in. If the water leak is outside your boundary, then it is the responsibility of the local water company.
How do you repair an external water leak?
Here at L & R Water Services, we specialise in trenchless pipe repairs. This means that we can repair most external, underground water leaks with minimal damage and disruption to your Bristol property. Whilst excavation will be needed to access the supply pipe, our methods limit the digging and speed the process.
When you call us out, we’ll identify the source of the leak using a variety of methods and then get to work fixing the leak for you. We’ll keep you informed every step of the way so that you know exactly what to expect.
L & R Water Services – Bristol’s external water leak experts
If you have an external water leak in Bristol or the surrounding areas, we are on hand to help. Our engineers are fully trained with years of experience in the industry. We are proud to be WaterSafe Approved contractors and part of the Water Industry Approved Plumbers Scheme, giving you added peace of mind that you’re in safe hands.
Call us today.
