Report a leak
Our team of leakage experts work around the clock pinpointing and fixing leaks as quickly as possible. It’s a big job, we’ve got 9,320 miles of pipework covering a rural and hilly region. We’re heavily investing in technology to help us use real-time data to make sure we do everything we can to find and fix leaks quicker. Find out more about how we're tackling leakage here.
We wouldn’t be able to find as many leaks and achieve one of the lowest levels for leakage in the industry without you.
No matter how big or small - if you spot a leak, let us know.
If you are without water because of a leak, or your request is urgent, don’t wait, call our free leak helpline on 0800 230 0561 (24 hours a day).
How are we tackling leakage
Claim for a leak allowance
Think you have a leak to your home
Help with the cost of your repair
Frequently asked questions
Who pays for the leak repair?
The responsibility of the leak repair will depend on where the leak is located. If the leak is on our service pipes then we are responsible for fixing and covering the cost of any repairs.
If the leak is on your own supply pipe then the homeowner is responsible for getting the leak fixed, although we may be able to help cover the cost of repair.
There’s more information here on who is responsible for which pipes and how we can help you with a leak.
If you share a water supply with your neighbours, we’d recommend talking to them so that you can work together to get it fixed.
Can I get help with the cost of fixing my leak?
We may be able to help you with the cost if you have had to repair or replace your own supply pipe because of a leak.
Just complete our form to check if you qualify for a contribution of up to £100 towards the repair or £250 towards replacement.
If you’re on a meter, we may also be able to help cover the cost of any water lost because of a leak. You can apply by completing our simple leak/bill allowance application form and we will do our best to help.
Should my landlord pay for the leak repair?
Your landlord is usually responsible for most repairs in your home. This applies to private landlords, councils and housing associations and they should therefore be responsible for the cost of any leak.
If you’re a tenant and find a leak, you should advise your landlord immediately, so that a repair can be arranged. You can let us know by completing our form so that we can see how we might be able to help cover the cost of any water lost because of a leak.
If you’ve already told us about a leak and have received our leak pack in the post, please pass this to your landlord to complete, so that they can work with us to get it fixed.
How long does it take to repair a leak?
Once we know about a leak on our pipework, our leakage technicians will investigate where the water is coming from and arrange for the pipes to be fixed.
We aim to attend leaks that are causing damage or affecting water supplies within 24 hours. For all other leaks we aim to attend within 3 working days.
We are committed to repair leaks as quickly as we can but sometimes we may need permission from the council to work in the road, meaning that our repair times can take a little longer, up to 3 weeks.
How do I check for a leak on my unmetered supply?
If you do not have a water meter you’ll need to look for signs of a leak which could include:
- Damp patches within your home or driveway
- Mould on ceilings and walls
- A hissing or knocking noise coming from the pipes in your home
If you think you have a leak inside your property, let us know by completing our leak form so that we can see how we might be able to help you with the cost of your repair.
Seen a leak? See if we're on our way to fix it
.