# Plumber for HDB Flats | Who Fixes Which Pipe, and Prices | Plumbline > Plumbing in HDB flats: what the homeowner, the Town Council and PUB each maintain, choke clearing, pipe leaks and water heaters, with published prices. URL: https://plumber.makemoney.living/service-areas/hdb-flats/ - Home - / Homes we cover - / HDB flats # Plumbing for HDB Flats Inside your flat it is yours; common pipes are the Town Council's; the mains are PUB's. [Get a plumber](#request) Toilet or floor trap choked Inside the flat, so it is the owner's job, and a handyman may legally clear it. Water pressure dropped for the whole floor Likely common property: report to the Town Council. Pipe leaking under the sink The owner's pipe; regulated work for a PUB Licensed Plumber. Water heater dead or leaking Repair or replace, priced with the heater and labour separate. [Plumbline](/) takes plumbing requests for hdb flats across Singapore. Here is who is responsible for which pipe in hdb flats. ## Plumbing in hdb flats HDB estates divide plumbing three ways. Town Councils maintain the water storage tanks and the water pipes on common property, and must have tanks inspected, cleaned and disinfected every year by a licensed plumber. Homeowners maintain the pipes and fittings of their own unit, and are advised to engage licensed plumbers when needed ([MSE, 2024](https://www.mse.gov.sg/latest-news/written-reply-maintenance-checks-water-pipes/)). PUB maintains the water mains and connecting pipes up to the water meter ([PUB handbook](https://www.pub.gov.sg/-/media/PUB/PDF/Handbook_on_Application_for_Water_Supply_2022.pdf)). Inside the flat, the licence rules matter. 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. Simple jobs are exempt: clearing blockages in toilets and floor traps, replacing taps and mixers, and replacing floor trap gratings can be done by a handyman ([PUB](https://www.pub.gov.sg/Professionals/Requirements/Licensed-Plumbers/Plumbing-Works)). ## Who is responsible for what Situation Who is responsible Pipes and fittings inside your flat Homeowner (licensed plumber for regulated work) Water tanks and pipes on common property Town Council Water mains up to the meter PUB Toilet, sink and floor trap chokes Homeowner; a handyman may clear them Tap and mixer replacement Homeowner; a handyman may do it Low pressure affecting the whole floor Report to the Town Council ## Services for hdb flats - Toilet bowl choke: Water rising, not draining? Stop flushing and get the blockage cleared properly. - Floor trap choke: Water pooling on the bathroom floor, or a sewer smell from the drain. - Pipe leak repair: A dripping joint is a quick fix. A leak inside a wall is a different job. Know which you have. - Water heater replacement: No hot water, a leaking tank, or a heater tripping the power: repair or replace. - Low water pressure: Your whole floor, or just your kitchen tap? The answer decides who fixes it. ## Guides for hdb flats - Licensed Plumber or Handyman? What PUB Allows - How Much Does a Plumber Cost in Singapore? (2026 Prices) - Toilet Bowl Choke: What to Do, What Not to Do - Who Fixes Which Water Pipe in an HDB Flat? Plumber for your hdb flat 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. ## Questions about hdb flats Who fixes a leaking pipe in my HDB flat? + If it is inside your flat, you do, with a PUB Licensed Plumber for regulated pipe work. Pipes on common property are the Town Council's; mains up to the meter are PUB's. Does the Town Council clear a choked toilet? + No. Toilets, sinks and floor traps inside the flat are the homeowner's. Clearing them does not need a licensed plumber under PUB's rules. ## Other homes we cover [CondominiumsYour unit's pipes are yours. Common pipes and tanks belong to the development, through the management.](/service-areas/condominiums/)[Landed homesEverything past the water meter is yours, including the long pipe runs a landed home has.](/service-areas/landed-homes/) Plumbing problem in your hdb flat? Get a price first. 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)