Burst Sink Tap

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A burst sink tap or a failed connection under the sink releases water under pressure and can flood your kitchen or bathroom fast, so it is an emergency. Our licensed plumbers answer the phone 24/7 and attend urgently to stop the water and repair or replace the burst tap, connection or flexi hose, testing everything leak-free. We also check and replace ageing flexi hoses and can test and limit high water pressure that causes bursts, so you are protected against another flood. We fix burst sink taps and connections across Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, around the clock, with an upfront fixed price.

Why choose Same Day Trades for a burst sink tap

We are local, licensed and insured plumbers who do this work every day, so we get it right the first time, with no mess and no surprises on the invoice.

Fully licensed and insured plumbers
Upfront fixed pricing before we start
Same-day service where we can, with 24/7 phones
Workmanship guaranteed and the job left clean
Servicing Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide

Whatever the job, you get honest advice and a tidy, professional result.

We send our team fully equipped with the necessary tools and hardware, so you do not have to make a dash to the nearby store. Once our repairmen fix the issue, they will make sure the area looks spotless before leaving.

Although we would be more than happy to provide our services again, we would not want such a situation to recur. So, we will list out some precautions and maintenance tips for you to follow. Fret not, we do not charge extra for any of this, nor will there be any hidden charges. We follow complete transparency, and the price of our service will be fixed and disclosed to you beforehand.

Lastly, customer satisfaction is our priority, and we can guarantee that our services will live up to your expectations. The reviews on our website speak for our 5-star rated, premium-quality services.

What to do if your sink tap bursts

A burst sink tap, or a burst connection or hose under the sink, releases water under pressure and floods fast, so act immediately:

Turn off the water, at the isolation valve under the sink if you can reach it, or at the mains
Switch off power to the area at the switchboard if water is near electrics, if safe
Move items out from under the sink and mop up what you can
Call us straight away, our phones are answered 24/7

Knowing where your isolation valve and mains stop tap are before an emergency means you can stop the flood quickly, which makes a big difference to the damage.

What causes a sink tap to burst

A sink tap or its connections can burst for several reasons. The most common is a failed flexible connection hose (flexi hose), the braided hose that connects the tap to the water supply, which perishes and can burst, a leading cause of under-sink flooding. Other causes are corrosion and age of the tap or fittings, high water pressure stressing the tap and connections, a cracked tap body or fitting, and water hammer loosening and stressing connections over time. Often what people call a burst tap is actually a burst flexi hose under the sink. Identifying exactly what has failed, the tap, a connection, or the hose, is the first step to fixing it.

Burst flexi hoses under the sink

The flexible braided hoses that connect your sink tap to the water supply are a very common failure point, and a burst flexi hose under the sink is one of the leading causes of household flooding. These hoses have a limited life and their braiding corrodes and frays over time, especially in the humid cupboard under a sink or where cleaning chemicals are stored, until they can no longer contain the water pressure and burst, often suddenly and while no one is home. We replace burst flexi hoses, and we also recommend replacing ageing ones before they fail, checking the braiding for rust and fraying, which is cheap insurance against a very damaging flood.

The flooding risk

What makes a burst sink tap or connection so damaging is that it releases water at full mains pressure, continuously, often unnoticed if it happens while you are out. A burst under a kitchen or bathroom sink can flood the cupboard, the floor, and spread to other areas, soaking cabinetry, flooring and walls and causing significant damage in a short time. This is exactly why these failures are a leading cause of water-damage insurance claims. The speed and continuous nature of the leak is why turning off the water fast, and preventing failures by replacing ageing hoses, matter so much. We respond quickly to burst taps and connections, and help prevent them.

How we fix a burst tap

Once the water is off, we identify exactly what has burst, the tap, a connection, or the flexi hose, and repair or replace it. For a burst flexi hose, we fit a new quality hose. For a burst or cracked tap, we replace the tap. For a failed connection, we remake it with new fittings and seals. We test everything leak-free under pressure before we finish. We also check the isolation valves are working so the fixture can be isolated in future, and look at the other hoses and connections, recommending replacement of any that are ageing, so you are not facing another burst soon after. Our aim is to stop the flood and prevent the next one.

High water pressure and bursts

Excessively high water pressure is a common underlying cause of burst taps, connections and hoses, as it constantly stresses them, accelerating wear and making a burst more likely, and it also causes water hammer, which loosens and stresses connections over time. If your tap or hose has burst and your water pressure is high, replacing the failed part alone treats the symptom, not the cause, and another failure may follow. We can test your water pressure and fit a pressure-limiting valve if it is too high, which protects your taps, hoses, cistern valves and the whole plumbing system, and makes everything last longer. Addressing high pressure reduces the risk of further bursts.

Isolation valves

Isolation valves (mini stop taps) under your sink let you turn off the water to that fixture without shutting off the whole house, which is invaluable when a tap or hose bursts, or for any repair. If your sink does not have working isolation valves, or they are seized, a burst means scrambling to find and turn off the mains while water floods the cupboard. When we fix a burst tap or replace hoses, we check the isolation valves are present and working, and can install or replace them, so you can quickly stop the water to that fixture in an emergency. Working isolation valves are an important part of limiting the damage from a burst.

Replacing ageing hoses and taps

If one flexi hose or tap connection has burst, others of similar age around your home may be heading the same way, as they tend to be installed together and age at a similar rate. Rather than wait for the next one to burst and flood, it is worth having ageing flexi hoses replaced proactively, under the kitchen sink, the bathroom vanities, and behind the dishwasher and washing machine. This is a quick, inexpensive job and cheap insurance against another costly flood. When we attend a burst, we can check and replace other ageing hoses in the same visit. We will advise which are worth replacing, so you are protected rather than facing a repeat flood.

Water damage and insurance

Flooding from a burst sink tap, connection or hose is one of the most common household water-damage insurance claims, and sudden damage like this is often covered, though insurers increasingly expect reasonable maintenance such as replacing ageing hoses. We can provide a report of the cause and repair to support your claim, and acting fast to stop the water and document the damage puts you in the best position. Take photos before and during the clean-up. We focus on stopping the water and repairing or replacing the burst tap or hose; your insurer can handle the restoration. Proactively replacing ageing hoses prevents the flood and avoids any dispute over maintenance.

Repair or replace the tap?

Whether we repair or replace depends on what has burst. If it is the flexi hose or a connection, we replace the hose or remake the connection, and the tap itself may be fine. If the tap body or a fitting has cracked, the tap needs replacing, cracked tapware cannot be reliably repaired. If the tap is old and corroded, replacing it is sensible even if only the connection failed, as it is likely heading towards problems. We will advise honestly: often just the hose needs replacing, which is quick and cheap; sometimes the tap is best replaced too. Either way, we leave your sink with sound, leak-free tapware and connections.

How much does it cost?

The cost depends on what has burst and needs fixing, replacing a flexi hose is inexpensive, while replacing a cracked tap costs more. Emergency and after-hours call-outs are priced accordingly. We give you an upfront fixed price for the repair, and if we also replace other ageing hoses, fit isolation valves, or address high water pressure, we will include that. Given that a burst tap or hose can cause thousands of dollars of water damage, the modest cost of the repair, and of proactively replacing ageing hoses, is money well spent. We will explain the costs clearly so you can decide what to do.

24/7 emergency service

A burst sink tap, connection or hose is a flooding emergency, because it releases water at full pressure continuously, so every minute counts. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, and we can usually get a licensed plumber to you the same day, including after hours, across Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. If a tap or hose has burst, turn off the water at the isolation valve or the mains and call us, we will get to you as fast as possible to stop the water and fix it. For proactive replacement of ageing hoses, we will book a time that suits, with an upfront price.

Licensed, guaranteed plumbers

Fixing a burst sink tap or connection, and preventing the next one, is best done by a licensed plumber who identifies what failed, fits quality replacements, checks the isolation valves, and can address high water pressure. Our team is fully licensed and insured, we repair and replace burst taps, connections and flexi hoses, install isolation valves, test your pressure, and back our work. You get fast 24/7 emergency response, honest advice on preventing floods, and upfront fixed pricing. For a plumber near you for a burst sink tap, we cover Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.

Burst sink tap FAQs

What do I do if my sink tap bursts?

Turn off the water at the isolation valve under the sink or at the mains straight away, then call us, our phones are answered 24/7 and a burst tap floods fast.

Why did my sink tap burst?

Common causes are corrosion and age, a failed flexible connection hose, high water pressure, or a cracked tap body or fitting.

Is a burst flexi hose under the sink common?

Yes. A burst flexi hose under the sink is a leading cause of household flooding. We replace burst and ageing hoses to prevent it.

Can you repair or replace the tap?

Yes. We stop the water and repair the burst tap or connection, or replace the tap and the flexi hose, and test everything leak-free.

How much does it cost?

It depends on whether it is the tap, the connection or the hose. We give you an upfront fixed price, and emergency call-outs are priced accordingly.

Can high pressure cause a tap to burst?

Yes. High water pressure stresses taps, fittings and hoses. We can test your pressure and fit a pressure-limiting valve if needed.

Should I replace old flexi hoses too?

Yes. If one has burst, others of the same age may follow. Replacing ageing hoses is cheap insurance against another flood.

Do you service my area?

Yes, we fix burst sink taps and connections across Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, with 24/7 emergency service.

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