24/7 Burst Pipe & Ceiling Leak Repair in Sligo
Water dripping through a kitchen ceiling or light fitting needs immediate isolation. Whether a frosty night has split an uninsulated 15mm copper pipe in the attic, a push-fit joint has blown off under a bathroom floor, or an underground mains pipe has ruptured, call 085 708 8979 for immediate phone advice on isolating the water and fast on-site repair across Sligo.
Burst Pipe & Water Leak Repair Prices in Sligo (2026)
Upfront price bands for common burst pipe and water leak emergencies in Sligo:
| Burst Pipe / Leak Fault | Daytime Repair (incl. VAT) | Evening / Weekend Repair | What Is Done on Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frost-Split Attic Pipe or Overflowing Ballcock | €110 – €165 | €145 – €215 | Isolate tank, cut out split copper/PEX, fit new brass coupling + lagging, replace brass ball valve |
| Blown Push-Fit / Compression Joint Under Floor or Sink | €110 – €175 | €145 – €225 | Shut off supply, replace failed plastic push-fit with brass compression + pipe inserts, pressure test |
| Seized or Leaking Under-Sink Mains Stopcock | €115 – €170 | €150 – €220 | Freeze or shut external meter valve, fit new full-bore quarter-turn brass lever valve |
| Leaking Radiator Valve or Pinhole Pipe Beneath Floorboard | €120 – €190 | €155 – €240 | Drain heating circuit, lift board, repair pipe or fit new TRV/lockshield valve, refill & bleed |
3 Steps to Stop Water Damage While the Plumber Is Driving to You
- Shut the Kitchen Mains Stopcock Clockwise: Look under the kitchen sink (or beside the washing machine / utility room floor) for a brass tap on the incoming black/blue polythene pipe. Turn it clockwise until it stops.
- Drain the Attic Cold Tank if the Leak Continues: If water keeps pouring through the ceiling after the mains stopcock is off, the leak is fed by your 200-litre attic storage tank. Open your hot press door, turn the red wheel-head gate valves clockwise (or open every cold bath and basin tap downstairs) to empty the tank safely down the plughole instead of through your plasterboard ceiling.
- Turn Off Affected Lighting Circuits: If water is dripping near a ceiling rose, spotlight, or immersion switch, flip the lighting MCB breaker off at your consumer unit and turn off the immersion switch.
Frequently Asked Questions: Burst Pipe Repair Sligo
Why do pipes burst during the thaw rather than the freeze?
When water freezes inside a copper pipe or brass elbow, the ice expands by 9% and splits the metal wall — but the solid ice plug itself holds the water back until temperatures rise above 0°C the next morning, when mains pressure suddenly sprays out through the split.
Do you carry older 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch Irish Imperial copper fittings?
Yes! Pre-1980 Sligo houses use Irish Imperial BS 659 copper pipe, which is slightly different in outside diameter from modern 15mm and 22mm metric pipe. We carry dedicated Imperial-to-Metric conversion olive rings and couplings on the van.
Can you provide a detailed invoice and photos for my home insurance claim?
Yes — if a burst pipe damages ceilings or timber floors, we take dated photographs of the split pipe before and after repair and issue a full itemised invoice for your loss adjuster.
What if my internal stopcock is seized solid and won't turn?
We carry boundary stopcock keys to shut off the water at the footpath meter box outside your gate and replace your seized indoor stopcock with a smooth quarter-turn lever valve.
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