Frozen Pipe Repair & Prevention Services

Many signs point to a property having frozen pipes, including:

• Limited or no running water
• Bulging pipes
• Condensation or cracks on your pipes
• Whistling or gurgling sounds coming from your pipes

There are several steps you can take if a pipe bursts:

1. Turn off the whole home main water shut-off valve.
2. Call your local emergency plumber.
3. Contact your homeowner’s insurance provider to file a claim.
4. Open water taps and flush toilets to remove the remaining water from pipes.
5. Warm up the house by turning up the heat.
6. If you can, start cleaning up the water.

Are you worried about frozen pipes underground being at risk of bursting? Because underground temperatures stay relatively steady, it’s rare for underground pipes to freeze and subsequently burst. But if it happens, who’s responsible for handling it? That depends on where the pipe is. Call a plumber for assistance if the frozen section is within your property boundaries. If the pipes are beyond your property line, contact your municipal water source to handle it.

There are several methods you can try to thaw a frozen pipe in the walls:

• Ensure the water heater is on, and run the hot water taps to make sure the hot water supply lines are not frozen.
• Turn up the heat in the home.
• Use space heaters to speed up the heating process.
• Point an infrared or heat lamp toward the wall containing the frozen pipe.
• In extreme cases, the drywall may need to be removed to access the frozen pipe.