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Automatically shuts off
Automatically shuts off your water when a catastrophic leak is detected. Get peace of mind. Pipebudi closes your water supply when a leak is heard.
Stop leaks early. Prevent damage. Protect what matters.
Smart protection against the UK’s most common home emergency.
Where leaks hit hardest
Escape of water is the UK’s biggest home insurance risk, causing nearly a third of all claims and over £1.8 million in daily payouts. But with Pipebudi, you can dramatically reduce both the likelihood and impact of a major leak.
- Early leak detection
- 24/7 smart monitoring
- Lower risk of insurance claims
- Peace of mind
Did you know that escape of water is the biggest single area of home insurance claims in the UK, with almost one in three of all home insurance claims in 2024 coming from Escape of Water, based on a report from GoCompare.
According to the ABI, insurers now pay out over £1.8m every day for domestic property Escape of Water claims.
A burst pipe can leak 30 litres of water a minute - which if left to flow can cause significant damage in a short period of time.
The damage of a major water leak doesn't only have a huge financial impact, it can be devastating emotionally when precious, sentimental possessions become irreparably damaged.
There are steps you can take to help reduce your risk of a major incident and reduce the impact if you do have a leak.
Practical steps
- 1. Know where your stopcock is and test it regularly
- 2. Know where your water pipes before you start any DIY / drilling
- 3. Fit a leak detection device, like Pipebudi, that can turn off the water if there is a leak
- 4. Make sure a professional fits new plumbing appliances
- 5. Regularly check for small leaks and drips in hard to spot areas
- 6. Be careful what you put down the drains to prevent blockages
- 7. Try to use appliances whilst you are in the home
- 8. If you leave your property unoccupied for any length of time, make sure it is adequately heated to prevent frozen pipes and check your insurance for exclusions if your property is empty
The Pipebudi promise
The 'Always-on' leak defense you can trust
Pipebudi blends pro-grade acoustic sensing, freeze awareness and instant shut off into one valve-mounted device, so homeowners catch leaks when they start, keep pipes healthy through winter and avoid costly insurance claims.
Peace of mind
24/7 Monitoring
Pipebudi is working to protect you even when you are asleep. Simply connect Pipebudi to your water pipes, download the app, connect to Wi-Fi, and get started.
Year round protection
Frozen pipes
Frozen pipes can be a serious problem in winter. With built-in frost protection, if the temperature reaches close to freezing, Pipebudi will notify you and can automatically turn off your water supply to further protect your property.
Lifestyle
Away from home?
Whether you’re on holiday or staying away a little longer, you can remotely instruct Pipebudi to turn off the water supply or switch to Away mode — so you can relax knowing you are protected.
