Can I tape a cracked pipe and keep using it?

Only as a stopgap for a couple of hours before the plumber arrives. Reinforced tape and epoxy hold pressure for a limited time, and the pipe next to the crack is already weakened — the fault will spread.

How do you find exactly where a leak is if the pipe is in the wall?

Plumbers use thermal imaging and pressure testing (pushing air into the pipe under pressure). Hidden leak detection in Israel costs 500–1,200 ₪, but they open up only the exact spot with the fault.

Do I need to replace the whole pipe or can I just change a section?

Depends on material and age. Plastic can be fixed locally; galvanised pipes 20+ years old are usually worth replacing stack-wise — saving money on a spot fix in an old system often means another call-out six months later.

Who patches the wall after the pipe is replaced?

The plumber seals the chase with rough plaster. Final finishing (tiles, paint, decorative plaster) is done by a tiler or painter — that's a separate job and cost.

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