Have you got a water leak under your driveway at your Yeovil home? Wondering what to do to fix it, or even whose responsibility it is? L & R Water Services are here to help.
Signs of a water leak under your driveway
A water leak under your driveway can cause some serious damage if left untreated. Recognising the tell-tale signs early can help to minimise the damage to your property in Yeovil, allowing you to have your water pipe repaired swiftly.
Signs of a water leak under your driveway:
- Damp patches or puddles on the driveway, even during dry weather. These are a good indicator that water is escaping in the vicinity of your driveway.
- The sound of running water when no taps are on and there has been no rainfall.
- Cracking of the driveway surface. These can suddenly appear close to the area in which the leak is located due to movement under the surface.
- Soft or sinking surfaces. This can indicate supporting soil is being eroded by the passage of the leaking water.
General signs of a water leak on your property:
- Sudden increase in water usage. If your water bill has suddenly jumped up, it’s a sure sign there is a leak somewhere.
- Drop in water pressure. If you notice a change in water pressure, and it’s only your property affected, you likely have a water leak.
- Change in water quality. Suddenly noticing dirt or air bubble in your water? You may have a leak.
Who is responsible for a water leak under the driveway?
Once you know you have a leak under the driveway at your Yeovil home, you’re probably wondering who to call to have the water pipe repaired.
The water company is responsible for any leak outside your property boundary, usually up to the water meter. If the leak has been identified as being on your property, including under the driveway, the responsibility for having it repaired lies with you, the homeowner.
So, who should you call to repair or replace your water pipe? Your usual plumber isn’t equipped to deal with external pipe issues and that’s where a company such as us, L & R Water Services, come in. We handle any external water pipe repairs and replacements.
External Pipe Repair and Replacement Yeovil
Once we’ve identified the exact location and assessed the severity of the leak, we will either carry out a pipe repair or replace a complete section of pipe. Don’t worry, we won’t need to dig up your whole driveway, most external pipe repairs can be carried out without major groundworks. Usually, we will just need to dig a small trench in the area directly above the leak itself. This will be done swiftly, with minimal mess and disruption to your Yeovil home.
Our engineers are all fully trained with years of experience gained in the water services industry. We are proud to be WaterSafe Approved contractors and part of the Water Industry Approved Plumbers Scheme, giving you added assurance that our work is of the highest standards.
If you have a water leak under your driveway in Yeovil or across Somerset, get in touch with our friendly team.
