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Burst Water Pipe Repair Melbourne. We Stop the Water Fast.

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Call us today to arrange a free on-site inspection and quote.

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236 five-star Google reviews
236 Five-Star Reviews, Melbourne property owners trust us to get it right the first time
10-Year Workmanship Warranty, permanent repairs, absolute peace of mind
99% of Calls Answered Immediately, real people, rapid response
Fully Licenced - Roofing, Drainage, Gas, TMV, Backflow, Sanitary, Water, Irrigation and Fire Protection
Family-Owned, 20+ Years' Experience, proudly local, fiercely reliable
"Having had poor experiences with plumbers in the past, I was…"- Wayne May
"Eastside Plumbing & Gasfitting quickly scheduled an onsite i…"- Michael Rae
"We have just had the team from Eastside plumbers replace our…"- Simon D
"I would highly recommend Eastside Plumbing. Every aspect of…"- Brenda O'Leary
"The gentlemen at Eastside Plumbing attending and completed o…"- Tamara
"A problem bugging us for two years was fixed in two days. Da…"- Paul Isbel
"Great experience. Got a plumber out to investigate a leak th…"- Corey Schmierer
"Really happy with the roof flashings that Eastside plumbing…"- Mat Ch
"I was recommended to East Side Plumbing by a leak detection…"- Marlema Daska
"Daniel from Eastside Plumbing and Gasfitting P/L fixed a lea…"- Jennifer McDougall
"Very good service Dew the tradesman knew what needed to be f…"- Kerry Prescott
"From the first phone call and speaking with the lovely Chloe…"- Julie Spratt
"It is often hard to get a tradie to do a small job, but if y…"- David Wren
"Transparent, honest and knowledgeable. A very smooth experie…"- Daniel Upton
"Impressed by their professionalism. Plenty of reminders, alw…"- gabriel sitaru
"I was in the middle of moving out of my house and had an eme…"- Meredith Anderson
"Friendly team, fair prices and great workmanship. I definite…"- Cliff Wheatley
"I had an excellent experience with Eastside Plumbing and Gas…"- Mitch Smith
"Eastside Plumbing and Gasfitting have been absolutely amazin…"- Lothar Wahl
"Had a fantastic experience with Eastside Plumbing and Gasfit…"- Sean Leydon
"Eastside Plumbing were very quick at being available to come…"- Sarah
"Eastside Plumbing and Gasfitting did an excellent job on our…"- Phalla Ros
Burst Water Pipe Repair Melbourne

From Emergency Isolation to Lasting Pipe Repair

One licenced team locates the damaged pipe, explains the repair options and restores your water safely.

Every Minute the Water Damage Spreads. Act Now

  • A burst water pipe floods fast.
  • Hundreds today, thousands next week.
  • Same-day response on most enquiries.
Call us now

From Flooding to Fixed: What Changes With a Proper Burst Water Pipe Repair

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Other Providers

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    Multiple contractors, multiple opinions
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    Guesswork that misses the hidden burst
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    Long waits while the water keeps flowing
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    Temporary patches that fail again in weeks
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    Vague verbal quotes and no paperwork
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    Calls that ring out in an emergency

The Eastside Plumbing Way

  • One licensed company from shut-off to repair
  • Acoustic and moisture detection plus pressure testing
  • Same-day response on most enquiries; ~20% of our schedule reserved for urgent work
  • Permanent burst water pipe repair with a 10-year workmanship warranty
  • Detailed photographic reports within 24 hours, insurance-ready
  • 99% of calls answered immediately

Turn off your water at the main. The stop tap is usually at the front boundary near the water meter, or under the kitchen sink. Turn it clockwise to shut it off, then call us. We'll talk you through it on the phone and get a team to you as fast as possible.

Yes, our burst water pipe repair reports are prepared specifically with insurers in mind, including photographs, findings and repair recommendations, and are delivered within 24 hours of attendance.

Four Steps to a Permanent Burst Water Pipe Repair

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Call and Shut Off the Water

Speak with our local team, 99% of calls answered. We guide you to your stop tap and dispatch same-day.

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We Locate the Hidden Burst

Acoustic and moisture detection plus pressure testing pinpoint the exact burst, with a photographic report in 24 hours.

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Repair or Re-Pipe Quote

We advise whether a targeted repair or a section re-pipe is the smarter fix, with a fixed quote, no obligation.

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Permanent Burst Water Pipe Repair

The same company restores your water and completes the repair, backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty.

We stay until we find it
10-year workmanship warranty
No obligation

Common Questions

How quickly can someone attend my property?

Same-day response is available on most enquiries. We deliberately reserve around 20% of our schedule for urgent work, and a burst water pipe is always treated as an emergency, so we can isolate the water and stop the damage right now.

How much does a burst water pipe repair cost?

Every burst is different, so we provide a clear, fixed quote before any work begins, no surprises. When you weigh the cost of a prompt repair against thousands of dollars in flooring, plaster and mould damage, a fast burst water pipe repair is the cheapest decision you'll make all year.

236 Five-Star Reviews from Melbourne Property Owners We Rescued From a Flood

4.9 star rating with 236 reviews

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Wayne May

2 months ago

“Having had poor experiences with plumbers in the past, I was blown away by the outstanding service received from Eastside Plumbing and Gasfitting, from start to finish! It really takes a team effort to deliver an all-round exceptional…”

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Michael Rae

2 months ago

“Eastside Plumbing & Gasfitting quickly scheduled an onsite inspection and quote to repair a leak in our metal roof around our skylight. The very reasonable quote clearly explained (and illustrated with photographs) the likely source of the…”

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Simon D

6 months ago

“We have just had the team from Eastside plumbers replace our sewer line in Port Melbourne. Right from the outset it was a great experience. The quote process with Trent and Jack was clear, transparent and competitive. The back office team…”

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Brenda O'Leary

2 months ago

“I would highly recommend Eastside Plumbing. Every aspect of their service was professional: from initial contact to work completed at my property. I have had a great deal of experience with other roof plumbers, and Eastside was the best by far.”

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Tamara

a month ago

“The gentlemen at Eastside Plumbing attending and completed our job in a timely and professional manner. They were polite at all times, and provided a thorough explanation of what was done. I have no hesitation in using them again.”

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Paul Isbel

2 months ago

“A problem bugging us for two years was fixed in two days. David was working next door so my wife said hoy, could you look at our leaky tap? Which he promptly did. He got on to Jordan in the office to book us in. Two days later up turns Drew…”

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Corey Schmierer

2 months ago

“Great experience. Got a plumber out to investigate a leak that wasn’t solved through a prior contractors work. I thought it was a leaky skylight flashing. …”

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Mat Ch

5 months ago

“Really happy with the roof flashings that Eastside plumbing fitted today to rectify a few leaking spots. All the guys that i dealt with were polite and the site was left tidy.”

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Marlema Daska

10 months ago

“I was recommended to East Side Plumbing by a leak detection company who spoke incredibly highly of them — and they were absolutely right! From the very first phone call, their communication was excellent, clear, and professional. They…”

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Jennifer McDougall

6 months ago

“Daniel from Eastside Plumbing and Gasfitting P/L fixed a leaking faucet in my kitchen recently. I highly recommend Daniel. He is polite, professional and easy to work with. Jennifer McDougall”

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Kerry Prescott

a month ago

“Very good service Dew the tradesman knew what needed to be fixed and completed work. Very pleased with job.”

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Julie Spratt

9 months ago

“From the first phone call and speaking with the lovely Chloe who made everthing really easy this company is now my go to. I had a kitchen refurb so needed a disconnect of gas and water and then every thing reconnected. Tradesman were…”

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David Wren

10 months ago

“It is often hard to get a tradie to do a small job, but if you find a company that does then tattoo their number of the back of your hand. Eastside Plumbing & Gasfitting is one such company. …”

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Daniel Upton

2 months ago

“Transparent, honest and knowledgeable. A very smooth experience from the moment we called. We won’t hesitate to reach out again. Thank you!”

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gabriel sitaru

3 months ago

“Impressed by their professionalism. Plenty of reminders, always on time, good quality of work, friendly and respectful customer service. Strongly recommended!”

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Meredith Anderson

7 months ago

“I was in the middle of moving out of my house and had an emergency leak. Eastside Plumbing came to the rescue within 1hr and Trent was able to address the problem, fix and clean up everything!”

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Cliff Wheatley

3 weeks ago

“Friendly team, fair prices and great workmanship. I definitely recommend their services. 👍”

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Mitch Smith

10 months ago

“I had an excellent experience with Eastside Plumbing and Gasfitting Croydon. The team was punctual, professional, and clearly knowledgeable. They explained everything clearly, worked efficiently, and left the area clean and tidy once the…”

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Lothar Wahl

a year ago

“Eastside Plumbing and Gasfitting have been absolutely amazing! I have had an extremely complex and difficult to repair burst pipe and they have managed to find it and fix it after six or seven different plumbers came out and had no idea…”

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Sean Leydon

a year ago

“Had a fantastic experience with Eastside Plumbing and Gasfitting. While cutting down some trees in my back yard, I accidentally split the gas pipe…”

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Sarah

a year ago

“Eastside Plumbing were very quick at being available to come quote some works at our house. Jack was on time, friendly and answered all our questions (both on the day and in follow up calls) on the quoted works. We were able to book the…”

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Phalla Ros

10 months ago

“Eastside Plumbing and Gasfitting did an excellent job on our half-house sewer renewal works as well as a smaller job replacing a pressure valve. The team was professional, reliable, and communicated clearly throughout the process. Highly recommended!”

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you call.

You'll receive a clear, upfront quote before any work begins, no hourly surprises and no hidden extras. Locating the burst and the repair pricing are explained in plain English, and because one team handles everything, you're never paying two contractors to solve one problem.

No. There's no obligation whatsoever. Once we've isolated the water and located the burst, you'll receive a fixed repair quote and the decision is entirely yours. Most clients choose us for the burst water pipe repair because the team that found the burst is best placed to fix it, but the choice is always yours.

It depends on the pipe. A single, clean burst in sound pipework is usually a targeted repair. If the pipe is old, corroded or has burst more than once, a section re-pipe is the smarter spend. We assess the condition first, then quote both options honestly so you can choose.

Yes. Your detailed photographic report is prepared with insurers in mind, photos, findings and repair recommendations, and is delivered within 24 hours of attendance, ready to submit with your claim.
About Us

Melbourne's Family-Owned Burst Water Pipe Repair Specialists

Eastside Plumbing Group is a family-owned Melbourne business with more than 20 years of experience tracking down burst water pipes no one else can find. Led by Drew, Ryan and Trent, we stay on-site until the burst is located and back every repair with a 10-year workmanship warranty.

Our acoustic and moisture detection equipment and pressure testing locate hidden bursts with precision, and our fully licensed team completes permanent repairs, no second contractor, one accountable company from shut-off to final burst water pipe repair.

20+
Years experience
236
Five-star reviews
99%
Calls answered
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Accountability

We stay on-site until the burst is found, and we back our workmanship for 10 years.

Precision

Acoustic detection and pressure testing mean answers, not guesses.

Family Service

Local, honest and responsive, the way a 20-year family business should be.

10-Year Warranty

Every burst water pipe repair we complete is backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty.

Serving Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Locations We Service

Eastside Plumbing Group provides plumbing services throughout Melbourne's eastern suburbs and selected locations in the south-eastern suburbs. Our service area is highlighted on the map.

Map highlighting the Eastside Plumbing Group service area across Melbourne's eastern and south-eastern suburbs

Get Your Burst Water Pipe Repaired Today

One call today means the water is isolated, the burst is located and permanently repaired, before the damage spreads any further.

  • Same-day response on most enquiries
  • Acoustic and moisture detection finds the burst
  • Shut-off, report and repair from one team
(03) 9728 6629