# Pipe Leak Repair Singapore | Exposed and Concealed Leaks | Plumbline > Leaking pipe in your HDB, condo or landed home? Exposed vs concealed leaks, who is responsible, published 2026 repair prices, and how to request a licensed plumber. URL: https://plumber.makemoney.living/pipe-leak-repair/ - Home - / Pipe leak repair # Pipe Leak Repair in Singapore A dripping joint is a quick fix. A leak inside a wall is a different job. Know which you have. [Get a plumber](#request) Last updated: 2026-10-11 [Plumbline](/) passes pipe leak requests to PUB Licensed Plumbers across Singapore. Pipe work on your home's water supply and sanitary pipes is regulated: since 1 April 2018 it has been an offence to engage a plumber who is not licensed by PUB for regulated water service and sanitary plumbing works ([PUB](https://www.pub.gov.sg/Professionals/Requirements/Licensed-Plumbers/Plumbing-Works)). ## What the plumber does first The plumber first confirms whether the leak is on your side of the water meter or not. PUB maintains the water mains and connecting pipes up to the meter, and installations downstream of the meter are the consumer's to maintain ([PUB handbook](https://www.pub.gov.sg/-/media/PUB/PDF/Handbook_on_Application_for_Water_Supply_2022.pdf)). In HDB estates, Town Councils maintain the water tanks and pipes on common property, and homeowners maintain the pipes and fittings in their own unit ([MSE, 2024](https://www.mse.gov.sg/latest-news/written-reply-maintenance-checks-water-pipes/)). Then they find the leak point: an exposed joint, a pipe behind a cabinet, or a concealed pipe inside a wall or floor. ## Exposed leak or concealed leak Exposed leaks are on pipes you can see: under the sink, behind the toilet, at a tap connection. They are usually a joint, a fitting or a short pipe section, and published 2026 rates put them at roughly S$80 to S$200 ([published 2026 rates](https://www.misslobang.com/article/best-plumbers-singapore-2026)). Concealed leaks are inside walls or floors. Signs are a damp patch that keeps spreading, a water bill that jumps, or a meter that keeps turning with every tap off. Finding and reaching them can mean hacking tiles, and published rates for concealed leak work run from S$250 to S$800 ([published 2026 rates](https://www.misslobang.com/article/best-plumbers-singapore-2026)). ## Check for a hidden leak yourself - Turn off every tap and appliance that uses water. - Read your water meter and note the figures. - Wait 30 minutes without using any water. - Read it again. If it moved, water is leaking somewhere on your side of the meter. ## Who pays - On your side of the meter, inside your unit: the homeowner. - HDB common property pipes and water tanks: the Town Council (MSE, 2024). - Water mains up to the meter: PUB (PUB handbook). A leak from a pipe inside your neighbour's unit is generally theirs to fix. Water coming through your ceiling is often the floor slab of the flat above rather than a pipe, and in HDB flats the slab between two units is shared by both owners. ## What is included - ✓Confirming whose side of the meter the leak is on - ✓Locating the leak point - ✓Repair or replacement of the joint or pipe section - ✓Concealed leak work priced separately before hacking - ✓Pressure and drip check after repair - ✓Licensed plumber for regulated pipe work - ✓Price agreed before work starts - ✓Receipt for the job ## DIY, a quick fix, or a proper job DIY Quick fix Proper job Licensed for pipe work No Often not PUB Licensed Plumber Finds hidden leaks Meter test only Guesswork Located before hacking Fixes the cause Tape on a joint Sealant Joint or section replaced Price known first Free Lump sum Itemised ## What it costs Published 2026 Singapore rates: exposed pipe leak repair about S$80 to S$200 ; concealed leaks needing hacking S$300 to S$800 ([published 2026 rates](https://www.misslobang.com/article/best-plumbers-singapore-2026)). Ask whether making good the tiles is included. [Try the cost estimator](/tools/plumbing-cost-estimator/) or read the [plumber cost guide](/guide/plumber-cost-singapore/). ## Related guides - Who Fixes Which Water Pipe in an HDB Flat? - Licensed Plumber or Handyman? What PUB Allows - How Much Does a Plumber Cost in Singapore? (2026 Prices) ## How it is done - Send a request. Where the water is, and whether the meter moves with taps off. - Price. Exposed leaks quoted on the call; concealed leaks after locating. - Repair and test. Joint or section repaired, checked under pressure. - Pay the plumber. Directly, with a receipt and the plumber's licence number. Licensed or not? Regulated plumbing work: it must be done by a PUB Licensed Plumber. [PUB rules](https://www.pub.gov.sg/Professionals/Requirements/Licensed-Plumbers/Plumbing-Works). [Licensed plumber or handyman?](/guide/licensed-plumber-or-handyman/) Water flooding now? Turn off the main stop valve beside your water meter, switch off power to anything wet, then send a request. [What to do in a plumbing emergency](/emergency-plumber/) Request: pipe leak repair A plumber who covers your area calls you back with a price. Request received. A plumber who covers your area will call you on the number you gave. If water is flooding, turn off the main stop valve beside your water meter while you wait. Pipe leak repair: get a price before any work starts. A plumber who covers your area calls you back with a price. Tell us what is happening and the type of home. [Get a plumber](/contact/#request) ## Questions people ask How much does it cost to fix a leaking pipe in Singapore? + Published 2026 rates put an exposed pipe leak at roughly S$80 to S$200 and concealed leaks needing hacking at S$300 to S$800, depending on the firm. Does a pipe leak need a licensed plumber? + Regulated water service and sanitary plumbing work must be carried out by a PUB Licensed Plumber. You can check a plumber's licence on PUB's online search. Who fixes a leak in the HDB common corridor? + Pipes and water tanks on HDB common property are the Town Council's to maintain. Report it to your Town Council. Is there a charge for sending a request? + No. Sending a request costs nothing. The plumber tells you the price before any work starts. ## Related services [Water heater replacementNo hot water, a leaking tank, or a heater tripping the power: repair or replace.](/water-heater-replacement/)[Low water pressureYour whole floor, or just your kitchen tap? The answer decides who fixes it.](/low-water-pressure/)[Tap and mixer replacementA dripping tap wastes water every hour. Replace the cartridge or the whole tap.](/tap-and-mixer-replacement/)