
What to Do Immediately If You Have a Burst Pipe: Step-by-Step Emergency Guide
A burst pipe can happen suddenly and cause significant water damage in minutes, turning a minor issue into a major headache. In coastal areas like the Mornington Peninsula, burst pipes are more common than many realise – often due to corrosion from salty air, tree root intrusion in older properties, high water pressure, or soil movement in our reactive clay soils. While freezing is rare in Australia, other factors like ageing galvanised pipes, flexi hose failures under sinks, or blockages







