Leak repair
Location and repair of water leaks using acoustic and thermal detection.
Pricing
From €63.60 incl. VAT (6 % for homes over 10 years old, otherwise 21 %)
Direct answer
Van Dijk Home handles plumbing in Ixelles (1050): water leaks, taps and sanitary fittings. Describe the problem and give your address by phone or through online booking; every call-out starts with an on-site diagnosis.
In Ixelles, Vivaqua supplies drinking water up to the water meter. Everything after the meter, pipes, taps, water heater and sanitary fittings, is private and the owner’s responsibility. Ixelles has never adopted a modern general planning regulation. Its only general building rules are those of 9 January 1948, alongside a 2016 regulation on night shops, so regional rules carry most of the weight here. Vivaqua states that the water distributed in the Brussels-Capital Region meets the legal standards but varies with its source, and publishes the hardness per address. A softener or a descaling interval is therefore set against the figure for that address rather than a regional average.
All the rules in the Brussels-Capital Region, with their sources
You describe the problem, we prepare the right technique.
On site, we find the cause before choosing the repair.
We carry out the repair, then check the result with you.
Location and repair of water leaks using acoustic and thermal detection.
Fitting and replacement of taps, toilets and sanitary ware.
Installation and replacement of boilers and water heaters by technicians.
Complete plumbing for your new bathroom, from pipework to finish.
Your description is sent to an automated assistant (Google Gemini) for a first suggestion. A technician always checks on site. Privacy
From €63.60 incl. VAT (6 % for homes over 10 years old, otherwise 21 %).
BookA question about plumbing in Ixelles? Call us, we answer in person.
For a leak before the meter or at the meter itself, call Vivaqua; after the meter, we come. If the meter keeps turning while every tap is closed, the leak is after the meter.
In Ixelles, as in other Brussels communes, Vivaqua is responsible for the sewer network from the outer boundary of your property (the cadastral parcel) to the main sewer. Any pipework issues within your property boundary, including blockages, are the owner's responsibility.
Vivaqua publishes water hardness data specific to addresses in Ixelles, which varies based on the water source. Hard water can lead to limescale buildup in pipes and appliances, causing reduced efficiency and damage.
Yes, Vivaqua requires a written agreement for any new sewer or collector connections to private property in Brussels, including Ixelles. This agreement defines the exact boundary between the public and private networks and clarifies maintenance responsibilities. Knowing this boundary is crucial for determining whether an issue is a private plumbing repair or a matter for the public operator.
Depending on the job and parts, from €63.60 incl. VAT (6 % for homes over 10 years old, otherwise 21 %).
Close the main stop valve and call if a leak will not stop, water comes through a ceiling or it reaches an electrical appliance.
Where we operate
Everything about plumbing: causes, techniques, DIY or a professional, public network or private pipes.
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