Plumbing Services in Dubai & Sharjah
Leak detection, drainage, pumps, water tanks and complete sanitary installation - for villas, apartments, buildings, retail units and industrial facilities. Emergency response 24 hours a day.
In this climate /
Water damage compounds faster than any other building fault A plumbing problem rarely stays a plumbing problem in a UAE building. Water escaping into a wall or ceiling void meets gypsum, which absorbs it and loses structural integrity. It meets electrical containment, which creates a safety risk. In the warmth and humidity here, it produces microbial growth within days rather than weeks. A leak that would cost a few hundred dirhams to fix at week one becomes a ceiling replacement, a rewire and a mould remediation by month three.
There is a specific local factor too. Much of the UAE's mains water is desalinated and then re-mineralised, and combined with high ambient temperatures this drives scale deposition in heaters, valves and pipework, particularly on the hot side. Scale narrows bores, seizes valve mechanisms and reduces heater efficiency. It is a slow, invisible process that shows up as gradually falling pressure and shortened equipment life. We look for causes rather than symptoms, and we use non-destructive detection before opening anything.
Scope /
What we do
Leak detection and repair
- Acoustic leak detection
- Thermal imaging
- Pressure testing
- Concealed pipe leak location
- Slab and wall leak repair
- Repiping
- Joint and fitting repair
- Emergency isolation and make-safe
Drainage
- Blockage clearing
- Drain jetting
- CCTV drain survey
- Drainage repair and replacement
- Grease trap cleaning and maintenance
- Soil stack repair
- Floor drain and gully works
- Odour investigation
Water supply and pressure
- Water pump supply, repair and replacement
- Booster set installation and servicing
- Pressure vessel replacement
- Pressure regulation
- Non-return and isolation valve replacement
- Full and partial repiping
- Water filtration and softening systems
Tanks and heaters
- Water tank cleaning and sterilisation
- Tank repair, lining and replacement
- Float and level control repair
- Water heater supply, installation and repair
- Descaling
- Element and thermostat replacement
- Central hot-water system maintenance
Sanitary and fittings
- Complete bathroom installation
- WC, basin, bath and shower installation
- Tap and mixer replacement
- Concealed cistern repair
- Bidet shower installation
- Kitchen sink and disposal units
- Washing machine and dishwasher connection
Commercial and specialist
- Pool plant plumbing
- Irrigation systems
- Commercial kitchen plumbing
- Industrial process piping
- Fire-fighting pipework interface
- Planned maintenance programmes
Symptoms /
What we get called for most
A damp patch on a wall or ceiling
Never ignore this. The visible mark is almost never above the actual leak - water travels along pipework, structure and voids before it emerges. Acoustic and thermal detection locates the source without opening five metres of ceiling.
Low water pressure
Could be a partially closed valve, a failing pump, scale restricting the pipe bore, a clogged filter, or a leak somewhere on the supply. If pressure has dropped gradually across the whole property, scale or pump wear is the usual answer. Sudden drops suggest a leak or a valve failure.
A blocked drain
Kitchen drains block with fat, which solidifies against pipe walls over months. Bathroom drains block with hair and soap residue. Repeated blockage in the same place means a defect - a fall that is too shallow, a damaged section, or root or debris ingress. We use a CCTV survey rather than clearing it a fourth time. A running or leaking toilet. Usually a failed flush valve or fill valve. Concealed cisterns need access panels, and it is remarkable how many Dubai bathrooms were built without one. We can form and finish an access panel properly as part of the repair.
No hot water or slow heating
Element failure, thermostat failure, or scale buildup insulating the element. Scale is the most common cause here and it also drives up electricity consumption before the heater fails. A pump that cycles constantly or runs dry. A pump cycling repeatedly usually indicates a failed pressure vessel, not a failed pump - a much cheaper fix, though it is often misdiagnosed. Running dry destroys seals quickly and points to a supply or float control problem.
Smells from drains
A dry or defective trap letting sewer gas back into the building, or a damaged soil stack. Not just unpleasant - worth resolving properly.
Preparing a property for a new tenant
Leak checks, tank cleaning, heater servicing, drain clearing and sanitary refresh in one visit. Far cheaper than the emergency call three weeks after handover.
How we work /
- 01
Locate before opening
Acoustic detection, thermal imaging and pressure testing. We do not open walls speculatively.
- 02
Explain the cause
You get told what failed and why, not just what we replaced.
- 03
Fixed quotation covering plumbing plus the making-good - gypsum, tiling, painting
- 04
Repair with isolation planned so the property keeps water where possible
- 05
Test and document
Pressure test, photographs of concealed work before closing, and the finish restored to match.
Indicative pricing /
What this work typically costs
- Call-out and diagnostic
- On survey
- Emergency call-out (out of hours)
- On survey
- Leak detection survey
- On survey
- Drain unblocking
- On survey
- CCTV drain survey
- On survey
- Tap or mixer replacement
- On survey
- WC replacement
- On survey
- Water heater replacement
- On survey
- Water pump replacement
- On survey
- Water tank cleaning
- On survey
- Full bathroom re-plumb
- On survey
Service From
Why Spanex /
Why Spanex for plumbing
Non-destructive detection first
Acoustic and thermal equipment means we open one small area, not the whole ceiling.
We repair the finish too
A plumbing repair leaves a hole in gypsum, tiling or paint. Our own teams close it out and match the finish. Most plumbers hand you a hole and an apology.
24/7 emergency response
A burst pipe is not a next-morning problem.
We fix causes
If a drain blocks three times a year, we survey it rather than clearing it a fourth time.
Sectors we serve /
- Premium villas
- Residential buildings
- Retail and malls
- Schools
- Healthcare
- Industrial and production
- Sports venues
- Commercial offices
Questions /
Frequently asked
How do I know if I have a hidden leak?
Common signs: an unexplained rise in your water bill, a damp or discoloured patch, paint bubbling or gypsum softening, a musty smell, reduced pressure, or the sound of running water when everything is off. If your water meter moves with all outlets closed, you have a leak.
Can you find a leak without breaking walls?
In most cases, yes. Acoustic detection, thermal imaging and pressure testing usually locate a leak to within a small area, so we open one section rather than exploring.
How often should a water tank be cleaned?
Every six months is the general recommendation, and many buildings and communities in Dubai require documented cleaning at set intervals. In practice, tanks in this climate accumulate sediment and biological growth quickly. We clean, sterilise and issue a certificate.
Why does my water pressure keep dropping?
Gradual, whole-property decline usually means scale restricting pipework or a pump losing performance. Sudden drops suggest a leak or valve failure. Pressure that drops only at certain outlets is usually a local blockage or a failed cartridge.
Do you handle emergencies at night?
Yes, 24 hours a day. For a burst pipe: isolate the supply at the main stopcock first, then call. Every minute of flow is more damage.
Can you replace a whole bathroom?
Yes - plumbing, tiling, waterproofing, electrical, ceiling and painting, all in-house as one contract with one warranty.
Do I need approval for plumbing changes?
Repairs and like-for-like replacement, no. Relocating soil stacks, altering drainage layouts or structural changes in an apartment usually require building management approval, and sometimes authority approval. We advise at survey.
What causes the scale in my heater and taps?
The mineral content of the water combined with high temperatures. It is normal here. A water softener or inline filtration reduces it substantially and extends the life of heaters, mixers and appliances.
Where we work /
All Dubai and Sharjah communities.
Next step /
Get a fixed price for your plumbing works
Free survey anywhere in Dubai and Sharjah. Written scope and fixed quotation before work starts.