Hole In Water Pipe

Even a small hole in water pipe can lead to major problems. Water damage, moldgrowth, increased bills, and structural issues can all result from a tiny leak left unchecked. Whether the pipe is underground, behind a wall, or part of your outdoor sprinkler system—leaks don’t fix themselves.

At Same Day Trades, we provide fast, reliable, and affordable plumbing services to fix holes in pipes across Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane. Our licensed plumbers are ready to help—whether it’s an emergency leak or a scheduled inspection.

Why Do Water Pipes Develop Holes?

Several factors can lead to holes in your plumbing system. Understanding the cause is the first step in getting the right fix.

  • Corrosion: Older metal pipes often corrode from the inside, leading to leaks.
  • Excessive Water Pressure: High pressure can strain weak spots and cause cracking.
  • Accidental Damage: Many leaks occur during DIY projects—like drilling into a wall or digging in the yard.
  • Poor Installation: Bad joints, misaligned fittings, or unsupported pipes can fail over time.
  • Tree Roots: Underground roots can push into pipes, causing splits or holes.

Whatever the cause, our expert plumbers will assess the situation and recommend the safest, most effective repair.

Types of Pipe Damage We Repair

We handle every kind of pipe damage—whether it’s indoor plumbing, garden irrigation, or underground infrastructure.

1. Fixing Small Holes in Water Pipes

A small leak might seem minor, but it can quickly cause major water loss or property damage. We offer fast, permanent solutions using

  • Pipe clamps and sleeves
  • Professional-grade epoxy putty
  • Sectional replacement with new fittings

Temporary DIY fixes might buy you time—but they often fail under pressure. We ensure repairs are long-lasting and leak-free.

2. Repairing Holes in Pressurized PVC Pipes

Pressurized systems (like mains water lines) require special care. For these, we:

  • Turn off and depressurize the system..
  • Cut out the damaged section..
  • Apply primer and solvent cement..
  • Install a new pipe section with tight-seal couplings..

This is the best way to fix a hole in a PVC pipe that carries pressurized water.

 3. Repairing Holes in Sprinkler Lines

Sprinkler systems are often damaged during yardwork or landscaping. If you’ve got

  • A leak in your sprinkler line
  • A puncture from digging or drilling
  • A crack from root pressure

We can quickly patch or replace the affected section. Our team locates the leak with minimal digging and restores water flow without disturbing your garden.

4. Sealing Leaks in PVC Pipes

For non-pressurized PVC pipes, we can often use

  • PVC-compatible sealing compounds
  • Couplers and joiners for cut repairs
  • Flexible rubber sleeves with stainless clamps

This method ensures your pipe stays sealed, secure, and operational.

Drilled a Hole in a Water Pipe? Here’s What to Do

It happens more often than you’d think—drilling into a wall or floor, only to find a sudden spray of water. If you’ve accidentally drilled a hole in a water pipe:

  • Turn off your main water supply immediately.
  • Contain any leaking water to prevent damage.
  • Call Same Day Trades. We handle accidental drilling damage quickly and efficiently.

Don’t worry—our team can repair the pipe and restore your wall or flooring with minimal disruption.

Hole In Water Pipe

Emergency Pipe Leak Repairs—24/7 Service

Leaks don’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule. That’s why Same Day Trades offers round-the-clock emergency plumbing services across

  • Adelaide
  • Perth
  • Brisbane

If your pipe bursts at 2 a.m. or you find water pooling in the yard on a Sunday, we’re available. Our vans are fully stocked, so we’re ready to repair most pipe holes on the spot.

Our Pipe Repair Process

We follow a clear and professional process on every job:

  • Initial Assessment : We arrive on time, inspect the pipe, and locate the exact cause of the leak.
  • Diagnosis and Quotation : We explain the issue and your repair options and give you a fixed price upfront.
  • Pipe Repair or Replacement : We carry out the work using high-quality materials and equipment. For safety and durability, we follow all Australian plumbing standards.
  • Final Testing : We pressure-test the repaired pipe to ensure there are no further leaks.
  • Clean up and Report : We leave your property clean and provide any advice for maintenance or prevention.

Why Choose Same-Day Trades?

  • Licensed & Insured Plumbers—All repairs meet national standards.
  • Same-Day Service—Available when you need us, not when it’s convenient
  • Upfront Pricing—No hidden fees, ever.
  • Friendly Customer Service—We’re here to help, not upsell.

Whether you need to fix a hole in a water pipe behind a wall, repair a sprinkler line, or seal a pressurized PVC leak, our experienced team gets the job done right the first time.

Serving All Suburbs in Adelaide, Perth & Brisbane

Our local plumbers are based in your city and cover a wide range of suburbs. No matter where you live in or around Adelaide, Perth, or Brisbane, we’ll reach you fast.

Book a Pipe Repair Service Today

Don’t ignore signs of a leak. The longer you wait, the worse it gets—and the more it costs to repair. Same Day Trades provides reliable plumbing services to repair holes in water pipes, fix sprinkler lines, and handle PVC pipe leaks across Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane.

Call now or book online to schedule a same-day appointment.

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Robyn Zhang
09:42 08 Mar 26
Ben was a fantastic help today. Arrived early and explained all the aspects of the repairs and replacements. Great help with cost and efficiency of work. Would recommend Ben and his supertroopers to anyone looking for a plumber. Thank you very much.
I would very much like to add to my previous post. I have had the most wonderful dealings with super efficient trades. Thank you Luke for you explaining and work for your electrical skills. Thanks guys👌👍
I'm still adding to my previous review. Once again I am very thankfull to the electrical work Jessie has done. He was very efficient and very pleasant. Thank you very much.
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Milton Olafsen
05:58 06 Mar 26
Coda did an excellent job installing some new lights in very high ceilings. He was very polite and professional and knowledgeable in advising us. Pleased to recommend him for any further electrical needs.
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Vicki Schneideman
01:53 27 Feb 26
Andy was very efficient. He discussed the issues & how to solve them & once I gave the go ahead he installed new taps with 1 year warranties & didn't leave any mess. Very professional & I definitely would recommend this company
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Ros Little
06:27 30 Jan 26
I will defenently recommend same day Trades to friends and family. It was actually a nice experience. Jesse the young Trades man who come out was honest, knew what he was talking about and was a pleasure to meet and talk to. He was very helpful and did his job with a smile. And I'll definitely use them again. Thanks Jesse much appreciated your help and company.
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Paul Hesselschwerdt
06:48 29 Jan 26
Very quick response time. Flynn was very thorough and professional. Excellent communication and brought our electrical system up to date and compliant. A few hours after our first contact the whole job was completed. Highly recommended.
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Balakumar C
06:08 19 Jan 26
Andy did an excellent job clearing our drainage blockage. He arrived on time, was professional, friendly, and clearly knew what he was doing. He explained the issue and the solution in a straightforward way and worked efficiently to get everything flowing properly again. The work was neat, thorough, and stress-free. As a homeowner, I really appreciated his honesty and reliability. Highly recommend Andy to anyone needing a skilled and dependable plumber.
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Lisa Wilby
01:09 13 Jan 26
Tyrell was awesome. Arrived on time. Friendly and professional. Was honest about the jon requirements and the price. Job was done in a good time frame. Excellent customer service. Would definitely use the service again.
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Lydia Tan
00:51 07 Jan 26
I am very pleased to say that Nick is a very friendly person, making clients feel more comfortable. He worked professionally on the sensor light installation in my backyard, paying attention to every detail and cleaning up neatly after completion.
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Sue Burcham
01:53 02 Jan 26
Jacob B was a delightful, polite and informative plumber and was very clear about costs and options before replacing my leaking tap. I appreciated his professional manner, efficiency and that he cleaned up after himself. Very grateful.
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K Bartolay
01:22 02 Jan 26
We are happy with the initial work done today by Tyrell. He arrived on time, quickly assessed the issue, and start the initial work on our kitchen sink. He is good at what he does and goes above and beyond to help his client.
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Ken Fisher
07:56 29 Dec 25
Daniel came out 24/12/25 and gave quote on work required couldn’t do work due to mains tap not turning off completely I called water corp they came out and replaced mains tap valve l then contacted Daniel and he made booking for Monday 28/12/25 Luke came out and did work and left work area clean and tidy Job well done and l am very happy with work done and would recommend these guys anytime
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Kimball Copeland
12:17 20 Dec 25
Jacob did a fantastic job. The work was completed cleanly and in a timely manner, and he was polite and professional throughout. Highly recommend.
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Aileen Craig
08:44 18 Dec 25
Cameron, Luke, Tyson and Anton were all amazing. Removed our old air conditioner and replaced it within two hours. Went above and beyond. Would highly recommend!
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Lothar Sehnert
05:53 12 Dec 25
I’m so happy with the worked completed by James, I would recommend him to anyone. He made an easy to understand quote. He arrived in a timely manner and was very thorough. He even helped reset my dad’s VHS, so he could watch his old German videos. James went above and beyond our expectations.
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Kerry Jachmann
04:42 28 Nov 25
Love the same day service. Lovely staff who communicated well. It was great to overhear the tradesman teaching the apprentice in a kind, helpful and respectful manner. 100% happy.
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George Apollo
08:59 29 Oct 25
Nick is a good tradesman he was on time explained what was needed and how to future proof the work for years ahead and was in accordance with mutual agreement by everyone including my parents.
Overall fast and efficient and courteous happy with the service , thanks , good job by the way the telephonists were helpful too.
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Allie Mackie
00:56 02 Oct 25
The boys did an awesome sleuthing job and found our leak ! Thrilled cos we were leaving for away and were totally stressed put! Very lovely quick and professional! Highly recommend Daniel and his team!
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Judy
08:03 11 Jul 25
Matt did a fantastic job fixing my switchboard
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Nicole Black
06:28 11 Jul 25
I can not fault the service we have received today and over the last couple of years. From the quoting process to the job being completed; the tradies have been polite, female friendly and provide a high standard of work. They even clean up after themselves! Thank you Nick for your work and quote today. We most certainly will be seeking Same Day Trades expertise again.
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Wendy Farrell
06:14 11 Jul 25
Happy with Cameron's service!
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Nigel Greenhalgh
04:40 11 Jul 25
From my phone call for your services was Good
Your employees did a Good job Good communication Thank you for Helping out
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Response from the owner 05:14 11 Jul 25
Hi Nigel,Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear your experience—from the initial phone call to the completion of the job—was a positive one. Great communication and quality service are what we strive for, and we’re happy we could help. If you ever need plumbing or electrical work in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us!Kind Regards,Same Day Trades
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Neil John4
04:25 11 Jul 25
Flynn and Dylan were both very friendly and very efficient. When the work was completed, they explained the changes clearly. Very Good!
Response from the owner 05:01 11 Jul 25
Hi Neil,Thank you for your great feedback! We're so pleased to hear that Flynn and Dylan were both friendly and efficient, and that they took the time to clearly explain the work once it was completed. We really value your support! If you ever need plumbing or electrical work in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us!Kind Regards,Same Day Trades
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Joy Schofield
02:26 11 Jul 25
Jacob & Ben pleasant helpful, efficient service. Thankyou
Response from the owner 03:45 11 Jul 25
Hi Joy,Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear Jacob and Ben provided pleasant, helpful, and efficient service. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. If you ever need plumbing or electrical work in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us!Kind Regards, Same Day Trades
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Rowland Monnery
00:13 11 Jul 25
Lachlan and his team did an excellent job installing my new hot water system, from the initial meeting to the completion of the job, Lachlan and his team were friendly and professional in their field of work, having changed from gas to electric hot water, Lachlan and his team removed all the old gas lines and cleaned up the remaining lines to leave a clean finish, very happy with the service, if you need a new hot water system, gas or electric, I highly recommend samedaytrades.
Response from the owner 03:42 11 Jul 25
Hi Rowland,Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with Lachlan and the team. From the initial consultation to the final clean-up, it's great to know our team's professionalism and attention to detail made the transition from gas to electric hot water seamless for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation – it means a lot to us. If you ever need plumbing or electrical work in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us!Kind Regards,Same Day Trades
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Carol Esson
06:34 10 Jul 25
Thank you Matt for fixing our fly screen door and for coming out so quickly!
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Trevor Hill
05:06 10 Jul 25
Matt M from Same Day Trades arrived on time and sorted out our blocked sewage problem in a very friendly and efficient manner. Great service which was much appreciated.

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