Leak Repair

Leaks are often quiet. A slow drip behind a kitchen unit, a joint seeping under the bath or a pipe weeping inside a wall can go unnoticed for months while it swells cabinets, stains ceilings and feeds mould. By the time a damp patch appears, the water has usually been escaping for a while, so it pays to act as soon as you notice the first sign.

FixNow connects you with local plumbers and handymen who handle leak repair across Cyprus, from apartments in Strovolos to village houses outside Larnaca. You describe the problem, share photos of the affected area and receive offers from professionals ready to find the cause and fix it.

Common signs of a hidden leak

• Water meter moving: the dial still turns when every tap in the house is closed.
• Damp or stains: discoloured patches on ceilings, walls or skirting, often with bubbling paint.
• Musty smell: a persistent odour in a cupboard or bathroom that ventilation does not shift.
• Loose tiles or swollen wood: floor tiles that sound hollow or kitchen panels that have warped.
• Low pressure: a sudden drop in flow at taps or showers that used to work well.
• Water tank refilling: the roof tank or pump running more often than it should.

What a leak repair job usually involves

The first step is diagnosis. A plumber checks visible pipework, joints, valves and appliance connections, and may isolate sections of the system to narrow down where water is escaping. Once the source is found, the repair can range from tightening or replacing a compression fitting to cutting out a corroded section of pipe, renewing a failed flexible hose or resealing a waste connection under a basin.

Where pipes run inside walls or under floors, some tiles or plaster may need to be opened to reach the damage. Ask in your offer chat whether the professional will make good the opening afterwards or whether a tiler or plasterer will be needed separately.

Why leaks are common in Cyprus homes

Hard water leaves limescale that wears washers and valve seats. Older galvanised pipes corrode, rooftop solar water heaters and tanks are exposed to intense sun, and pressure pumps can stress joints that were never designed for it. Flat roofs that collect winter rain can also cause water to enter the building, which is a different problem from a plumbing leak and may need a roofing specialist.

Factors that affect the cost

• Access: exposed pipework is quicker to repair than pipes behind tiles or inside walls.
• Diagnosis time: an obvious drip takes minutes to locate, a hidden leak can take longer.
• Parts: fittings, valves, hoses or new lengths of pipe.
• Making good: whether retiling or replastering is part of the job.

From posting to a dry home

1. Post your leak repair job for free with photos of the problem.
2. Compare offers and reviews from ID-checked local professionals.
3. Chat, agree the scope and accept the offer that suits you.
4. Pay securely; the funds are released only when you confirm the repair is done.

Until help arrives, turn off the water at the stopcock if the leak is active and keep electrical appliances away from wet areas. Then post your job on FixNow and get offers from plumbers near you.