Plumbing · Emergency
What should I do when a pipe bursts?
Short answer
Turn off the water at the stopcock, turn off the heating and the immersion, turn off electrics near the water if it is safe to reach the board, open the taps to drain down, then call a plumber.
What changes the answer
- where the burst is
- whether water is near electrics
What you can check yourself
- find your stopcock today, before you need it
What to do next
Take photos for your insurer before you clean up.
This page gives general information only. Christy needs to see your system — in person or from your photos — before he can give you firm advice or a price.