Home / What's the problem? / Pipes and leaks Pipes and leaks What is the problem? Leaks- drainpipes Blockage in pipe forces water through joints Stains behind cracked downpipes Leaks where pipe has been broken into to make a new connection Dripping overflows stain and damage walls Blocked drains Shared drains need to be unblocked rapidly - emergency repair Overflowing manholes and gulleys are a sign of blockaged drains When is a drainage problem someone else's responsibility? Leaks - internal Nail through a pipe? Stains or smells around an internal downpipe duct? Leaking pipe/ washing machine in floor above Hammering Pipes not well fixed to wall Energy and heating See also Leaks in external pipes Leaks in internal pipes Noisy plumbing Get updates by email We send occasional legal and technical updates My interest is as an: Owner Technical / Professional Property Manager