Burst pipe Berlin-Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Buildings with side wings and rear buildings often have several shut-off valves. The main stopcock is usually in the basement next to the water meter, and many flats also have valves in the bathroom or kitchen. If you cannot open the basement, tell us straight away when you call.
Burst pipe in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg: what you should know
Water on the ceiling, a wet patch on the wall or a puddle under the sink: behind signs like these there is often a leaking or burst pipe.
Most flats are in old buildings from around 1900, many of them renovated in the 1990s and 2000s. There are also the buildings on Karl-Marx-Allee and new builds along the Spree. Unrenovated old flats still have old drainpipes with a shallow gradient, where deposits build up faster.
Typical cases
- Water spraying or running from a pipe
- Water meter running although all taps are closed
- Suddenly much lower water pressure
- Damp patches on wall, ceiling or floor
What you can do now
- 1Close the main stopcockIt is usually in the basement next to the water meter. Many flats also have valves in the bathroom and kitchen.
- 2Switch off the powerSwitch off the fuse for the affected area if water gets close to electrics.
- 3Inform neighbours and managementIn apartment buildings, other flats are often affected. Let the people below know and report the damage to the property management.
- 4Take photosDocument the damage for your insurance before tidying up.
Smell gas? Call 112 or your gas network operator's emergency service immediately. Leave the flat and do not use any switches.
How it works
Burst pipe & water damage in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg: from your call to the repair.
- You call usfreeBriefly describe what happened and where. This enquiry is free.
- We refer youfreeWe take down your request and pass it on to a suitable plumbing company near you.
- The plumber contacts youfreeThe plumber calls you back, asks for details of the problem and tells you the price.
- On siteThe plumber inspects the damage, takes measurements and gets the right material if needed.
- DoneThe repair is carried out straight away. You settle payment and all details with the plumber.
Burst pipe in all neighbourhoods of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
- Friedrichshain
- Kreuzberg
General information about the district: Plumber Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Questions about Burst pipe in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
How will the plumber find my flat in the rear building?
Describe the way to us when you call: house number, courtyard, entrance and floor. We pass these details on to the plumber so that he can find you without detours.
Does insurance cover a burst pipe?
Water damage from pipes is covered in many cases by buildings or contents insurance. What exactly applies is in your policy. Report the damage as quickly as possible and take photos.
Does the wall have to be opened up for a burst pipe?
Not always. Leak detection can often pinpoint the damaged spot so that only a small area needs to be opened. The plumber decides on site.
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