Burst pipe Berlin-Lichtenberg
Older houses in Karlshorst may still have galvanised steel pipes. Over the years these rust from the inside and start to leak. A burst pipe there is often a sign that other spots could be affected too. Ask the plumber for advice.
Burst pipe in Lichtenberg: what you should know
Frost, corrosion or an old joint: a burst pipe has many causes. The first thing is to stop the water. Then a plumber finds the leak and repairs it.
In Neu-Hohenschönhausen and Fennpfuhl, prefab blocks dominate, with bundled risers and many flats on one line. Karlshorst has many older villas and detached houses. On the Rummelsburger Bucht there are modern new builds with their own, mostly newer building services.
Typical cases
- Damp patches on wall, ceiling or floor
- Rushing or hissing in the wall
- Water in the basement for no obvious reason
- Water spraying or running from a pipe
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 Lichtenberg: 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 Lichtenberg
- Alt-Hohenschönhausen
- Neu-Hohenschönhausen
- Fennpfuhl
- Lichtenberg
- Friedrichsfelde
- Karlshorst
- Rummelsburg
- Falkenberg
- Malchow
- Wartenberg
General information about the district: Plumber Lichtenberg
Questions about Burst pipe in Lichtenberg
Does the plumber also come to the new builds on the Rummelsburger Bucht?
Yes. Blockages or leaking connections can happen in new builds too. We refer plumbers for all neighbourhoods in Lichtenberg, no matter how old the building is.
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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