Fixing a Broken Pipe inside a Concrete Wall

Fixing a broken pipe in a concrete wall is much harder than fixing an exposed pipe or one that is just behind drywall. Normally, the process would be to turn off the water, locate the leak, remove the section of broken pipe (being careful to catch any water still in the line when the failed pipe portion is removed), install a new section of pipe, seal the repair, and turn the water back on to test the fix. However, when the broken pipe is in concrete, that concrete must be very carefully removed from around the pipe. This is one place where a licensed plumber should be used because they are insured in case any additional damage to your home results.

To fix a broken pipe inside of a concrete wall tools like a hammer and chisel must be used to create an access point to get to the pipe. (In some instances, more specialized tools may be required as well to get the job done.) Removing concrete is time consuming, difficult, and also can be dangerous if you do not wear the proper protective equipment. Be sure to wear heavy gloves and goggles and work slowly to avoid hurting yourself. Remember, any concrete that you remove will need to be replaced, so you will want to remove only what is absolutely necessary to perform the repair. Once this step is done, the same process for removing a section of broken pipe and replacing it will be the same. However, because of the difficulty of accessing it, you may want to hold off on repairing the wall afterwards to be sure that the leak is completely fixed and that the fix is going to hold so you can avoid needing to do this again in the near future.

Our professional plumbers have the experience needed to repair a pipe in any kind of wall. So, if you have a broken pipe in a concrete wall, please give us a call so we can come out and give you the help you need! Call us today at 1 (800) 674-9130 to get your pipe fixed right the first time so you can stop worrying about your broken pipe!

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