Crawley Hospital discovered a leaking water mains water pipe within the riser that needed urgent repair. A shutdown was not possible. The hospital contacted IDWe Ltd, a trusted Pipe Freezing Company, to provide a safe and effective solution and have previously worked for the NHS.
By choosing Pipe Freezing in Crawley, the hospital avoided major disruption to essential operations. The repair was completed out of hours to ensure patient care remained unaffected.
Pipe Freezing Contractor for the NHS
Client – Crawley Hospital, part of Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Site Location – Crawley
Contract Duration – Out of hours, for one evening
Repairing a Leaking Mains Water Pipe
Our engineers attended site in Crawley during the evening. We used liquid nitrogen pipe freezing to create solid ice plugs within the copper riser.
These plugs created secure isolation points, allowing the hospital’s system to remain live. No draining down was required.
This precise pipe isolation without draining down the system kept costs under control and avoided unnecessary water waste.
Pipework Removal and Replacement
With the pipe safely isolated, our team removed around three metres of leaking copper pipework. We then fabricated a bespoke replacement section in our workshop.
The new pipe section was installed using two slip couplings, ensuring a reliable and durable connection.
By using the pipe freezing process, we delivered a clean valve replacement without any interruption to hospital services.
Testing and Safety Checks
Once the new section was installed, we flushed the system to confirm there were no leaks.
Our engineers carried out thorough checks to guarantee system integrity before allowing the ice plugs to thaw naturally.
We then cleared the work area, leaving the site clean, safe, and operational.
All redundant pipework and waste materials were disposed of responsibly at a licensed recycling facility.
Results Achieved
Crawley Hospital benefited from:
- A fast and reliable pipe repair in Crawley completed in one evening.
- Zero disruption to hospital services or patient care.
- A long-term solution using specialist pipe freezing services.
- Environmentally responsible waste management through licensed disposal.
The project showcased how hospital pipe freezing services can deliver critical infrastructure repairs with precision, efficiency, and minimal impact.
Why Hospitals Choose Pipe Freezing Services
Healthcare environments demand reliability and safety. Traditional draining down methods often cause long delays and high costs.
Commercial Pipe Freezing Company Offers:
- Lower operational costs by avoiding full system drain downs.
- Uninterrupted services essential in healthcare environments.
- Reduced water waste, supporting sustainability goals.
- Safer working conditions for both staff and patients.
- These benefits make pipe freezing the preferred method for urgent hospital pipe repairs.
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IDWe Ltd is a leading commercial and industrial pipe freezing company in London and the South East.
If you need pipe repair in Crawley, or any specialist valve replacement and pipe isolation services, our team can help.
Call us today on 020 8302 7644 or email info@idwe.co.uk
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