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Water tanks and overflows

Water tank repair

About this service

Water tank repair assesses the tank body, fittings and supports before deciding which parts can be repaired safely.

Repaired brass outlet connection on a cold-water storage tank.

Water tank repair: the tank and its connected controls

Assessing the fault

Describe staining, drips, overflow and the tank location, without entering an unsafe loft space.

The work to discuss

Check the tank, inlet control, overflow and accessible connections as relevant to the fault. Agree a repair or replacement and the interruption to connected services before work begins.

Details for your plumbing enquiry

Describe the tank location, accessible product information and where water is appearing. Explain any loft or cupboard access restriction without entering an unsafe space.

Water tank repair: questions and answers

Can every leaking water tank be patched?

No. The tank material, damage and overall condition determine whether repair is appropriate or replacement should be discussed.

What details are needed for water tank repair?

Describe the tank location, accessible product information and where water is appearing. Explain any loft or cupboard access restriction without entering an unsafe space. Describe staining, drips, overflow and the tank location, without entering an unsafe loft space.

What affects the quotation for water tank repair?

The quotation takes account of attendance, the fault, access, labour and required parts. Confirm any opening-up, reinstatement or follow-up visit separately. Agree the proposed scope before work proceeds.

Water tank repair across the UK

Choose the property area and give the full postcode when you enquire. Availability is checked for the address and work required.

East Midlands 416 areas
East of England 534 areas
London 826 areas
North East 185 areas
North West 355 areas
Northern Ireland 527 areas
Scotland 656 areas
South East 675 areas
South West 503 areas
Wales 579 areas
West Midlands 275 areas
Yorkshire and The Humber 389 areas

Talk through the plumbing problem

Tell us the affected fitting, whether water is still escaping and how to reach the property. Call 0800 111 6480 to discuss attendance and the work required.

Call 0800 111 6480