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Burst Pipe? Stop the Water, Then Call Mason

First: turn your water off at the meter — usually near the front boundary. Then call. Mason will confirm you've isolated it, get to you fast, and repair the pipe properly, not patch it.

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Sound familiar?

Signs of a Burst or Split Pipe

  • Water spraying, running or pooling where it shouldn't be
  • A hissing sound inside a wall when taps are off
  • Sudden drop in water pressure
  • A water bill that's jumped for no reason
  • Damp patches on walls, ceilings or the yard
  • The water meter still spinning with every tap off

Cold snaps in the upper Mountains and old copper joints are common culprits. Whatever the cause, isolate the water first — everything else can wait a few minutes.

Isolated, repaired, pressure-tested.
Before Mason arrives

What To Do Right Now (And What Not To)

Do this now

  • Turn the water off at the meter now (clockwise to close)
  • Open a couple of taps to drain pressure from the pipes
  • Turn off the hot water system if the leak is on the hot side
  • Move electricals and valuables away from the water
  • Photograph the damage for insurance

Don't do this

  • Don't just tape it — pressurised pipes will push through tape within hours
  • Don't leave the mains on “to see if it gets worse”
  • Don't use wet switchboards or power points
  • Don't open ceiling bulges over your head — water pools above them
The fix

How Mason Repairs a Burst Pipe

1

Isolate & assess

Confirm the water is off, find the split, and check whether nearby pipe is about to go the same way.

2

Clear quote

You get the repair options and price before work starts — repair the section or renew the run if it's end-of-life.

3

Proper repair

The damaged section is cut out and replaced properly — no pressure tape, no “that'll hold for now”.

4

Test & tidy

Pressure tested, water back on, everything checked and the area left clean.

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Why Dr Flush

Proof, Not Promises

Mason has spent 15+ years fixing exactly these problems across the Blue Mountains, Penrith, Hawkesbury and Sydney. You get straight answers, a price before work starts, and a clean home when it's done.

  • Priced by the job — quoted before, not after
  • Licensed, insured & local to Blaxland
  • Clean, tidy and respectful in your home
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Burst Pipe FAQs

Where is my water meter?
Usually at the front boundary of your property, near the street, under a plastic or concrete lid. Turn the tap clockwise to shut the water off. In units, it may be in a shared meter bank — your building manager can point you to it.
The pipe is inside a wall — how do you find it?
Listening for the leak, moisture readings and thermal indicators narrow it down before anything is opened up. The goal is the smallest possible access hole, cut cleanly.
Will insurance cover the damage?
Many home policies cover sudden water damage (though not always the pipe repair itself). Take photos, keep the damaged section after repair, and check your policy — Mason can provide a report for your claim.
Can I turn the water back on before you arrive?
If you need the toilet or a quick shower, briefly — but keep trips short and shut it off again. Every minute under pressure pushes more water into your walls.
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Burst Pipe Repairs Near You

Fast burst pipe repairs across Blaxland, the Blue Mountains, Penrith, Hawkesbury, Western Sydney and Greater Sydney.

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Related: Emergency plumbing · Leak detection · Hot water systems

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