Plumbline takes plumbing requests for landed homes across Singapore. Here is who is responsible for which pipe in landed homes.
Plumbing in landed homes
In a landed home, PUB maintains the water mains and connecting pipes up to the meter, and everything downstream of the meter is the owner's to maintain (PUB handbook). That usually means more pipe, more joints and more fixtures than a flat, and a hidden leak can run a long time before it shows.
Do the meter test if the bill jumps: turn off every tap, note the meter reading, wait 30 minutes without using water, and check again. Movement means a leak on your side.
Regulated pipe work needs a PUB Licensed Plumber; chokes and taps do not (PUB).
Who is responsible for what
| Situation | Who is responsible |
|---|---|
| Everything downstream of the water meter | Owner |
| Water mains up to the meter | PUB |
| Regulated pipe work | A PUB Licensed Plumber |
Services for landed homes
- 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.
- Toilet bowl replacement: Cracked, leaking at the base, or just old: a new bowl, fitted and sealed.
- Tap and mixer replacement: A dripping tap wastes water every hour. Replace the cartridge or the whole tap.