Burst pipe Berlin-Spandau
In houses near the Havel, the basement is particularly at risk from a burst pipe. Turn off the water at the main stopcock, switch off the fuse for the basement if there is water standing there, and do not enter flooded rooms.
Burst pipe in Spandau: what you should know
A burst pipe sometimes gives warning signs, such as damp patches, rushing noises in the wall or falling water pressure. Often, though, it happens suddenly. Then quick action is needed.
Siemensstadt and Haselhorst have many estate buildings from the 1920s and 1930s, Falkenhagener Feld and Staaken larger residential complexes from later decades. In Kladow and Gatow most people live in their own house. The issues there are often water connections, basements and pipes in the garden.
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 Spandau: 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 Spandau
- Spandau
- Haselhorst
- Siemensstadt
- Staaken
- Gatow
- Kladow
- Hakenfelde
- Falkenhagener Feld
- Wilhelmstadt
General information about the district: Plumber Spandau
Questions about Burst pipe in Spandau
Do you also refer plumbers to Kladow and Gatow?
Yes, we refer plumbers in all neighbourhoods of Spandau, including Kladow and Gatow. Because of the longer distances, we talk openly on the phone about when someone can come.
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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