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Burst pipe repair Melbourne

Your pipes may not work under pressure — but we certainly do. Our burst pipe emergency plumbing services are available 24/7 with guaranteed one-hour response times. Call us immediately.
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All day, all week,
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Catastrophes happen when you least expect them. But our professional burst pipe repair team are always ready.
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Instant emergency
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The longer burst pipes flow, the worse the damage they cause. We’ll be on-site within an hour — guaranteed.
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Guaranteed
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With thirty years of experience, we know how to act decisively, precisely and effectively. We’ll stop the flood.
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We won’t forget our manners just because we’re in a rush. Expect punctuality and respect as well as expertise.

Prepare for the worst. Hope for the best.

It’s so easy to think of a burst water pipe as a gushing torrent of water flooding a room. There’s actually a silver lining to that — at least we’ll know where the flood is. The truth is that most burst pipes occur in areas that are hard to see or access, like under your house or garden, or within a wall.

There’s nothing you can do to stop an accident. It’s in their nature to sneak around even the best-laid plans. All you can do is prepare for what happens after. As full-service plumbers, we have the experience and technological expertise to quickly locate and stop leaking pipes.

Inner City Plumbing’s veteran plumbers have conducted burst pipe repairs at suburban homes, city apartments, inner-city businesses and outer-suburb factories. No matter how complex or far-reaching your plumbing system, our level-headed experts will know just what to do.

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We cut costs, not corners

We use the best detection technology and repair tools in all burst pipe repairs. We insist on it. At first, you’ll be glad you’ve got a professional on your side. But then that little voice at the back of your head will ask, “Is there a cheaper way to do it?”

Our advice: an expensive solution is far more cost-effective than a cheap one. Cut costs today, and you’ll pay the price tomorrow.

Burst water pipe repair services in Melbourne

Our specialist plumbers are trusted by homeowners, site managers, homebuilders and insurance agents around Melbourne for our wide range of services. Here are our key duties.

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We can stop water leaking through shifting house slabs and hidden pipes anywhere on your property.

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Prevention is the best solution. Our specialists can assess your site and recommend solutions to prevent burst pipes.

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Our pipe detection tech lets us map out your plumbing system to prevent future leaks or renovation accidents.

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Once the worst occurs, we need to act decisively. We can be on-site to repair burst pipes within an hour.

On the job

As much as we wish burst pipes only leaked refreshing, filtered sparkling water, that just never seems to be the case. Oh well, maybe one day. But even when we’re dealing with lashing torrents of fetid water, we know how to keep the place neat. We’ll treat your site with absolute respect.

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We’re only three steps away

With our plumbers constantly patrolling Melbourne’s suburbs in fully-equipped vans, we’re always ready to respond to your needs. Just tell us how we can help.

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Our phones are open 24/7. We'll call you back in minutes if we’re serving another client.
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Give us the details, and we’ll talk you through your immediate next steps.
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We’ll either send our emergency plumbers out or schedule an appointment at your convenience.

Our service areas

Our name is a reminder of where we started, but rest assured that we aren’t confined to the inner city anymore. Today, Inner City Plumbing provides water leak repair services to over 160 suburbs across the Melbourne Metropolitan area.

As wide as our service area may be, our one-hour arrival time still stands. Just let us know if it’s an emergency, and we’ll focus all of our attention on you.

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What our customers say

JSSTEANEJSSTEANE ★★★★★ JSSTEANEJSSTEANE ★★★★★ Fantastic customer service, both over the phone and with plumbers who fixed my gas leak and hot water. Explained the problem and quoted the cost before carrying out any work.Thanks for the help.Highly recommend Inner City PlumbingLouis ClayLouis Clay ★★★★★ Shane was on time, found the problem and fixed it quickly - great service from Inner City Plumbing.Cameron MiltonCameron Milton ★★★★★ Inner City Plumbing were fantastic, everything from booking in the appointment, to the plumbers Jack and Lauchlan turning up on time, giving advice, and honestly working hard, would call them again any day of the week if I or when I need another plumbing problem resolved. I highly recommend themTsets GibbonsTsets Gibbons ★★★★★ David BruceDavid Bruce ★★★★★ Quick, efficient and friendly and most importantly did an excellent job.Nathan ChaniagoNathan Chaniago ★★★★★ Just got off the phone with Inner City Plumbing, where they saved me a few grand. Was looking to get drain grates installed on my roof. I had a previous plumber quote me a suspicious price, so I wanted a second opinion. Called up Inner City where I was redirected to Sam. After some back and forth, he explained that it was something I could easily do myself for a fraction of the cost. They could've easily charged for a visit, but instead just gave me honest and practical advice.Sean SextonSean Sexton ★★★★★ I couldn’t say enough good things about Shane, and Inner City Plumbing. Bang on time, fixed what needed to be fixed and saved me from botching replacing the shower head myself. Chilled, happy to answer questions, his ultra positive early morning vibes got the bathroom back to 100% in next to no time. Thanks so much. Cheers. Sean.Aaron MorrisonAaron Morrison ★★★★★ Inner City Plumbing were absolutely outstanding!! We needed emergency plumbing after the sewer surged back into our wet areas and flooded the floor. They were diligent and thorough, taking care of furnishings and cleaning up after themselves as they went. Extremely professional, pragmatic and very impressed.DarrenDarren ★★★★★ I was having trouble getting plumbers to commit to my job or even just call me back.Inner City Plumbing were quick to respond, came out to quote when they said they would, did the job when they said they would. The result was fantastic and hassle free.Will use them for all future needs.Costa HaraCosta Hara ★★★★★ I called Inner City Plumbing as we had a gas leak. I tried a number of plumbers in our area and no one was available to come out on the same day. Inner City Plumbing had plumber Shane arrive within the hour. Shane was awesome! He let us know the price at every stage. He showed us what needed doing and made sure everything was safe.Happy to recommend these guys. Price was great and the job was completed properly.Kerrie MaherKerrie Maher ★★★★★ Fantastic customer service. Really obliging and well organised. Would definitely recommendTom BoswellTom Boswell ★★★★★ Guy and Jack came to check a leak in our ceiling. They were incredibly professional and friendly, and patient in explaining the issue and next steps. Would highly recommend.Joy SchafferJoy Schaffer ★★★★★ Inner City responded immediately when we described our urgent situation and organised for Shane to come and investigate the leaks. He was very thorough, reassuring and considered before saying it was necessary to break some bathroom tiles. He was professional and persisted in a very difficult event. He and his team cleaned up carefully. We highly recommend ICPLONG PENGLONG PENG ★★★★★ Steve and James are professional, friendly and efficiently find the root cause of my gas plumbing issue, then fix it and test it to make sure everything is secure and working. Great job and highly recommend it if you are looking for a good plumber.Nick CrawfordNick Crawford ★★★★☆ Jean JamesJean James ★★★★★ Very prompt and efficient. Very personable plumberTab WaymouthTab Waymouth ★★★★★ Sally PeacockSally Peacock ★★★★★ Thank you for a great service, and very professional.Chris BChris B ★★★★★ Great service from initial call to job resolution. Ty explained the different options and was able to perform an immediate repair to our leaking roof. Thanks!Bridget DaviesBridget Davies ★★★★☆ Zhané Orr-O'FarrellZhané Orr-O'Farrell ★★★★★ Another fantastic experience with Inner City Plumbing. This time with Shane who removed and installed a new hot water system on the same day. Could not recommend highly enough!TaniaTania ★★★★★ Steve arrived within an hour of calling about our hot water system. He was courteous, fixed the issue and gave us a reasonable quote if we needed a replacement in the future. He also called a few days later to see if our hot water system was ok. Highly recommend this service.JD2021JD2021 ★★★★★ Guy from Inner City plumbing came out today to diagnose my faulty hot water service.There was no push for an upsell and he went above and beyond to ensure the new product was functioning as I required.Lovely guy who provided a fantastic service.Thanks Guy, greatly appreciated.Celia MurrayCelia Murray ★★★★★ It's such a relief to find local plumbers who were so professional and thorough. The team worked incredibly hard to resolve issues with bathroom plumbing in a heritage house. What we initially thought was hopefully a small issue turned out to be a massive problem with old piping. Inner City Plumbing kept us informed every step of the way, fixed everything quickly, and worked tirelessly so that we could use our bathroom as fast as possible. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone in Melbourne, and am thrilled that we've found a company we can trust and call on again if we need.Zhané Orr-O'FarrellZhané Orr-O'Farrell ★★★★★ Fantastic experience with Guy who attended my property, quickly and efficiently rectified my plumbing issue. Very personable and positive experience. Highly recommend!Nok RoutledgeNok Routledge ★★★★★ Our flat metal roof had some spots that needed recaulking. Inner City was professional and friendly. Explained to us what needed to happen to fix those in an honest manner as they would a friend. We had another (large) company came in to make a quote and glad we didn't go with them. Inner City team was much more reasonable and friendly.dong hyuck Kimdong hyuck Kim ★★★★★ Service was very quick and prompt. Call, visit, fix and sorted.Nicholas “Ntones” TonesNicholas “Ntones” Tones ★★★★★ Recommended. On time, right pricejs_loader
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Are we Melbourne’s best water leak detectors? You tell us.

Every tradie puts a little sugar on their claims of expertise. But we can’t all be the best, can we? We could make a couple of unique claims about ourselves (and we still might), but if you really want to know if we’re Melbourne’s best plumbers, you don’t have to take our word for it. Just read out countless 5-star reviews.
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Servicing all industries

Double-storey homes, thirty-storey apartments, fifty-hectare factories — we’re trusted by everyone.
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Quality tradecraft

Promising quality is easy. But after thirty years in the industry, we know how to keep our guarantees.
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Personalised service

Let us make your life easier by operating outside of your business hours or even on the weekends.
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Customers adore us for our speed and honesty. We have hundreds of 5-star reviews.
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About us

Maybe the most important thing to know about us is that we’re a family business. You’ve probably heard other businesses say the same, and it’s not always so easy to see how that’s relevant to you, is it? Let us explain.

Every day, we get to practice the trade we love with the people we care about the most. That’s what allows us to be the best at what we do. It’s all the motivation we need to push the boundaries of our expertise and to go the extra mile to exceed your expectations.

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Frequently asked questions

If you’ve got a burst pipe hidden somewhere on your property, but you can’t see any leaks or puddles, then look for these other signs:

  • Your water bill will inexplicably increase
  • Your site has constant issues with mould and wood rot
  • Your hot water system is consistently low on water pressure
  • The water coming from your pipes has foul odours and odd colours
  • New cracks appear in the floors and walls of your home

You can also check your water meter if you suspect a leak or burst pipe. Take note of its reading, avoid using water for an hour, and recheck the reading. If you have a leak, your water meter will give you a higher reading.

Many homes and units built in the last 15 years do not have copper pipes for hot and cold water supply. Instead of copper, modern pipes are made of plastic polybutylene, making them harder to locate.

We use infrared imaging to trace the heat of the hot water running through the pipes. As the pipe itself heats up, we can map its path through your home and locate the leaks.

Let’s get to work

You’ve got our number; we just need your address. Call us at any hour to schedule an appointment.

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