Water Leak Repair
Exposed Copper Pipe Repair in Singapore
Exposed copper pipe repair starts from $100 at SG QuickFix. Pinhole leaks, weeping joints and corroded sections on visible copper water pipes, such as those in service yards, ceilings and storage heater runs, are assessed and repaired. PUB requires the repair or replacement of water supply pipes to be done by a licensed plumber.
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Listed price
From $100
Task guide
When this may be needed
- A copper pipe drips from a pinhole.
- Green corrosion has formed around a joint.
- A compression fitting weeps.
- A pipe was dented or kinked during other work.
- A copper pipe near the water heater leaks.
What the team does
The technician traces the leak to its exact point and checks the condition of the pipe around it, because pinhole corrosion often means more is coming. The water is shut off and drained from the section. A leaking compression joint is remade; a damaged section is cut out and replaced with a new piece and fittings. The water is turned back on and the repair is checked under pressure, and hot pipes are checked hot.
Included in this price
- Tracing the leak and checking the pipe around it
- Isolating and draining the section
- Remaking joints or replacing the damaged section
- Pressure and leak testing
Limits & price factors
Concealed pipes inside walls and floors, re-piping, ceiling access panels and painting are not included.
The price starts from $100. Pipes in ceilings needing a ladder or access panel, longer replacement sections and pipes with widespread corrosion take longer, and the price is confirmed first.
FAQs
Corrosion from the inside or outside thins the pipe wall over many years until a small hole forms. Nearby sections may be thin too.
Yes. PUB requires the repair or replacement of water supply pipes to be done by a licensed plumber. You can check a licence with PUB's licensed plumber search.
Shut off the water at the nearest valve, or at the stopcock by your PUB water meter, as HDB advises. Switch off electrical appliances near the leak.
At SG QuickFix, exposed copper pipe repair starts from $100.