Steve Wells offers an Emergency Plumbing Service. Yes! We Work on Holidays.

When to request an

Emergency Callout

Emergencies never happen on schedule. Steve and his team are committed to be available whenever you need us, even on public holidays. Call us now whether you're in La Lucia, Mount Edgecombe, Umdloti, Durban North, Glenashley, or anywhere else in Durban.

Broken water lines or Burst pipe, Leaky taps

Broken water lines, a burst pipe or a leaky tap

This is the most common reason for needing an emergency plumber. If water is pouring into areas where valuable possessions could be damaged, you will need to act quickly. We’ll be there as soon as humanly possible.

A blocked drain, Clogged sinks, Clogged shower drains, Clogged bath drains

A blocked drain, Clogged sinks, Clogged shower drains, Clogged bath or basin

To keep your drains working well, take care not to let food, hair or other foreign bits enter the pipes. However, life happens, and you could have a drain that begins to back up and flow into the sink. We’ve all tried to clean up the problem ourselves, but a plumber will get the job done much quicker - with all the right tools and the expertise – making it less likely for the blockage to recur.

Overflowing toilet, Clogged or Leaky toilets, Sewer backups

Overflowing toilet, Clogged or Leaky toilets, Sewer backups

A professional plumber will be able to diagnose and repair this potentially messy problem which can be a result of several causes: damaged or broken parts inside the cistern; a blockage in the pipes; or water which won’t stop flowing, for example. Call us now, we’ll be there in a flush!

No hot water, Leaking geyser, Water heater malfunction

No hot water, Leaking geyser

Looking forward to a hot shower, and there’s only cold water coming … that’s not cool! It could be something as simple as a faulty thermostat or a faulty heating element. A more serious problem could be a leaking tank, causing the circuit breaker to trip. Whatever the reason, request an emergency callout and we’ll soon have you warmed up again.

Some of the things on this list may not appear to be an emergency.
But even the smallest leak, when left unattended, can do a lot of damage to your property, and results in a huge waste of resources.

The sooner a problem is addressed, the better, allowing you to return to your normal routine quickly, while preventing further damage and escalating problems that might occur.

Some people have a few tools at home and prefer to try fixing the problem themselves first. If you have some background knowledge and a bit of common sense, that’s okay.

However, you should keep a few things in mind when it comes to plumbing:

Things may not be what they seem: Small problems can become bigger problems in a matter of seconds.

You may think you’re dealing with a small leak, but somewhere in the complicated series of pipes that run through the building, there could be a blockage which is causing water to find other places to seep through. Over time, this may lead to an increase in water pressure, which could end in disaster. A simple blocked drain can eventually cause backflow, which is not only messy and inconvenient, but could be dangerous to your family’s health.

The water may also enter other areas of the building, causing collateral damage to furniture and other items.

Rather call Steve Wells immediately. You can thank him later!


General

Plumbing Services

Services we offer to Residential, Commercial, and Industrial clients all over Durban include (but are not limited to):

  • Sewer inspection, high-pressure water jet cleaning, repair and replacement
  • Water main replacements
  • Commercial & Industrial Plumbing
  • Tap repair or replacement
  • Toilet repair or replacement
  • Interior water and drain piping repair, replacement
  • Exterior water piping repair or replacement
  • Plumbing Repairs
  • Plumbing Renovations
  • Water Leak Detection
  • Burst Pipes
  • Clearing Blocked Drains
  • Repair Leaking Water Pipes
  • Repair Leaking Waste Pipes
  • Geyser Repairs & Replacement
  • Drain Cleaning
  • Geyser Installations – SABS Approved
  • Geyser Blanket Fitment
  • Water supply booster pumps
  • Water Meter Installation & Repair
  • Eliminating Drainage Problems
  • Installation, Repair & Replacement of Sewer Piping
  • Taps & Mixer Taps Repair & Replacement
  • Sewage Blockage
  • Repair Leaking Baths & Bath Traps
  • Sanitaryware Installation
  • Bathroom Installations
  • Kitchen Installations
  • Subsoil Drainage
  • Garden or Outdoor Tap Installation
  • Solar / heatpump installations
  • Balance Water Pressure
  • Septic Tank & Soak Pit Installation
  • Low Water Pressure
  • Pressure Pumps
  • Sump Pumps
  • Backwater Valve
  • Preventive Maintenance Programs
  • Prevention of backflow & cross-contamination of potable water
  • Testing, maintenance, installation for complete backflow surveys with zone protection
  • Kitchen or bath renovations
  • Rainwater harvesting
  • & More!
  • Our coverage area includes Umhlanga Rocks, Durban North, Mount Edgecombe, Umdloti, Glenashley, and La Lucia!

State of the art

Leak Detection

Leak detection is a specialised field, and when the leak is located you will need the services of an experienced plumber to fix the problem. After identifying the leak with the aid of leak detection equipment such as thermal imaging testing, sound equipment, dye tests or gas tests, we often must expose the area where the leak was detected when fixing the leaking pipes. After we have fixed the leak, we advise that the area needs to be exposed for a specified period before being closed up, to make sure the area is allowed to dry out completely.

  • Thermal imaging testing:
    Thermal imaging testing is used to pinpoint pipes in the wall that are leaking, as a hotter (hot water) or colder (cold water) temperature is picked up where the leak is.
  • Dye Testing:
    Dye tests are used whereby a dye is added to water and poured over a suspected leaking area – the dye will indicate where the leak is. Also used for testing in sewer systems and waste pipes.
  • Audio Testing:
    Audio tests are used whereby a microphone is placed over the suspected area to “hear” a leaking pipe. Normally one can only hear running water on metallic pipes, such as copper or galvanized pipes etc.
  • Pressure Testing:
    Pressure testing equipment is used to indicate a loss of pressure due to a leak on a cold or hot water pipe.

Sustainable

Water Harvesting Solutions

We offer various, sustainable water solutions enabling the customer to become more self-reliant; with the installation of rainwater tanks above or underground, grey-water harvesting systems and the installation of water storage tanks all over the greater Durban area.