Professional Frozen Pipe Repair Services

When temperatures drop below freezing, water inside pipes can freeze and expand with tremendous force — up to 25,000 PSI — enough to burst copper, PVC, PEX, and galvanized steel pipes alike. Burst frozen pipes are one of the most common and destructive winter plumbing emergencies, capable of releasing hundreds of gallons of water into walls, ceilings, and living spaces once the ice thaws.

Pipes most vulnerable to freezing include those in unheated areas (attics, crawl spaces, garages, exterior walls), pipes near exterior openings (dryer vents, electrical penetrations), and outdoor hose bibbs. Signs of a frozen pipe include no water flow from a faucet, reduced water pressure, frost visible on exposed pipes, and bulging or deformed pipe sections.

Licensed plumbers thaw frozen pipes safely using controlled heat application — heat tape, portable heaters, or warm water wraps. Never use an open flame, torch, or heat gun directly on a frozen pipe, as this can cause steam buildup and pipe rupture, or start a fire in the wall cavity.

Once the pipe is thawed and inspected for damage, the plumber will repair any burst sections and recommend winterization measures to prevent recurrence: pipe insulation (especially in unheated areas), heat cable installation for vulnerable pipe runs, sealing air leaks near pipes, and in severe climates, rerouting vulnerable pipes to interior wall cavities.