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Burst geyser replacement
Leak detection and burst pipe repair
Electrical and building repairs
What to do when your geyser bursts
A burst geyser is a plumbing emergency. Shut the water off first, then the electricity, then call for help — in that order.
- 01Close the main water supply at the meter.
- 02Switch the geyser off at the distribution board.
- 03Open a hot tap to relieve the pressure.
- 04Move what you can out of the way of the water.
- 05Take photographs before anything is moved.
Or call 087 095 5231 — answered 24 hours a day.
A new geyser installed to SANS 10254, will include a new drip tray, vacuum breakers, a safety valve, a pressure control valve, overflow and drain pipes, and a SANS or PIRB certificate of compliance issued and logged.
Most like-for-like replacements are completed within 3 - 5 hours, normally in a single visit on the same day. High volumes of work in winter sometimes mean next-day service.
Before any of that, the first step costs you nothing: we check whether your existing geyser is still under manufacturer warranty. If it is, the replacement may cost you nothing either.
Costs vary by site. Open the indicative range for a standard installation or repair.
Plumbers must be registered with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board. Home Assist Technologies is a registered member of IOPSA, membership number 57677983, valid 01/03/2026 to 28/02/2027.
Leak detection and burst pipe repair
Leak detection finds a hidden water leak without breaking open walls, floors or paving.
- A water bill that has jumped with no change in use
- The water meter turning with every tap closed
- A damp patch or a warm spot on a floor
- The sound of running water in a wall
- Paint bubbling, or a musty smell
Nothing gets opened first. An isolation test on the meter confirms water is being lost, then a visual inspection reads what the water is already showing. Thermal, tracer gas or acoustic equipment narrows the position — which one depends on the environment and on what the technician is trained on.
A second confirming test pins the leak to within about a metre, normally in about an hour. Only then is anything opened: the pipe is repaired and pressure tested, and the damage the water caused is repaired after a short try-out period.
Costs vary by site. Open the indicative range for a standard installation or repair.
Electricians, gas and building contractors
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Frequently asked questions
Close the main water supply at the meter, then switch the geyser off at the distribution board. Open a hot tap to relieve pressure, move what you can out of the way of the water, photograph the damage before anything is moved, and message us on WhatsApp.