A Wet Yard and a Failed Water Main in Werribee
Werribee's rapid residential growth means a mix of older established homes and newer estates — both of which can have underground pipe issues, though for different reasons. Older properties may have ageing copper mains that have corroded through, while newer estates can have supply line failures at connection points or valve assemblies.
This Werribee job involved a failure in an underground water supply main. The break was causing water to surface in the yard and pressure loss throughout the home. We located the fault, excavated to expose the pipe, and repaired the failed section with new copper fittings before backfilling and restoring supply.
The Repair
Once the supply was isolated and the fault located by probing and pressure testing, we excavated a trench to fully expose the damaged section. The repair was made using new copper fittings — compression joints rated for underground use — and the connections were pressure tested before backfill. The trench was then filled and compacted in layers.
- Water supply isolated at the meter
- Fault located by pressure test and ground probing
- Trench excavated to expose the failed section of main
- Failed section cut out and repaired with new copper fittings
- Pressure tested before backfill — confirmed no further leaks
- Trench backfilled and compacted; supply restored
The main signs of an underground water main leak are: a wet patch or soggy area in the yard that doesn't dry out, reduced water pressure throughout the home, and a water meter that keeps running even when all taps are closed. If your meter shows flow with everything turned off, you likely have an underground leak — call a plumber before the bill mounts up.
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We repair and replace underground water mains across Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, Point Cook, and the wider western growth corridor. Same-day response available for confirmed leaks — we can locate, excavate, and repair most underground main failures in a single visit.
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