Leak Repair in Cottingham
Aqua Venta covers Cottingham and HU16 for water-side leaks and burst pipes. We work with owner-occupiers, but a big share of our Cottingham work is landlord and letting-agent instructed on student HMOs and shared houses. We are a water-only firm — no gas, no boilers, no heating — which means we can focus on the wet-side work and turn things around quickly for tenants and property managers.
Typical Cottingham calls involve leaks that have gone unreported for a while — a tenant notices a stained ceiling, or a landlord finds damp on an inspection between tenancies. Our job is to trace the source without opening more of the fabric than we have to, repair or isolate the failing section, and pressure test before we sign off. We are insured, we quote before chargeable work, and we can invoice properly to landlord or agent if that is easier than paying on the day.
We are appointment-only, not 24/7 — but we can often fit an urgent leak in the same day, especially if the tenants can give access.
Why this comes up in Cottingham
Cottingham has one of the highest concentrations of student HMOs in the East Riding thanks to the University of Hull campus at the top of the village. That shapes the plumbing pattern: shared bathrooms getting hammered by three, four, five people at a time; sink and shower wastes overloaded; loose compression joints under vanity units that no one has looked at since the last tenancy; and a lot of small leaks that only get flagged when a tenant finally complains or a landlord does a check. On top of that, high tenant turnover means DIY-level fixes stack up between proper repairs. We come in, sort the leak properly, and give the landlord a written note of what was done so it is on record for the next inspection.
What booking looks like
Call 01482 680247 or use the contact form. Landlords and agents can request an invoice; owner-occupiers usually pay by card or bank transfer on the day. We confirm the slot by text, we arrive in a signwritten van, and we quote before we start any chargeable work.
Guide prices
Guide prices only — parts extra, quoted firmly on the day.
- Call-out and diagnosis: from £60
- Dripping tap repair: from £50
- Running toilet fix: from £60
- Burst pipe repair: from £80
More plumbing
Our full leaks and burst pipes page covers scope; the Cottingham plumber hub lists other services in the area. Where a leak has been going long enough to soak into ceilings or floor voids — common in HMOs — see drying after a leak for what needs to happen before you re-let.