Frozen Pipe Repair
Fix Freeze Damage Properly
Did a hard freeze split your pipes or leave hidden cracks behind? Our plumbers find freeze damage, repair split lines and fittings and protect vulnerable pipes before the next cold snap.
Frozen Pipe Repair That Finds Every Split, Not Just the Obvious One
Freeze damage is tricky because it often stays hidden until the ice melts. While the pipe is frozen solid, a crack or split may not leak at all. Once temperatures rise and water starts moving again, those openings release water, sometimes all at once and behind walls or ceilings. A single cold night can damage several sections of pipe, valves and fixture connections, especially in exterior walls, attics, crawl spaces and garages.
That’s why repairing one visible leak is rarely enough after a freeze. Our plumbers restore water gradually and check the entire system under pressure, listening for flow and watching the meter. We inspect pipes in every unheated area, check outdoor faucets and irrigation backflow devices, and look at water heater connections and washing machine valves. Each damaged length is cut out and replaced, so you’re not left discovering a second leak days later.
Frozen Pipe Repairs We Provide
We repair freeze-damaged plumbing in homes and businesses, from split supply lines and cracked fittings to broken hose bibs and backflow assemblies, and help protect exposed pipes against future freezing weather.
Split Pipes
Replace copper, CPVC and PEX sections split open by freezing.
Cracked Fittings
Replace elbows, tees and valves cracked by expanding ice inside.
Hose Bibs
Replace burst outdoor faucets with frost-free sillcock models where appropriate.
Backflow Devices
Repair or replace irrigation backflow assemblies cracked during freezing weather.
System Checks
Pressure test the whole system to uncover hidden freeze damage.
Freeze Protection
Insulate, reroute or heat-trace exposed pipes to prevent repeat damage.
Why Pipes Often Split Away From the Frozen Spot
It’s natural to assume a pipe bursts exactly where the ice forms, but that’s often not the case. When water freezes, it expands. Once an ice plug forms in a cold section of pipe, the water trapped between that plug and a closed faucet has nowhere to go. As more ice forms, pressure in that trapped section climbs dramatically, until the pipe or a fitting gives way at its weakest point, which may be several feet away.
This explains why freeze damage sometimes appears inside a heated room, near a fixture or at a valve, even though the cold exposure happened elsewhere. It’s also why letting a faucet drip during freezing weather helps. A slow drip relieves pressure in the line and keeps water moving. Understanding this pattern helps our plumbers trace damage along the entire run, rather than only inspecting the section that looked most exposed to the cold.
Why Homeowners Call Us After a Freeze
After a widespread freeze, many repairs are rushed, and hidden splits get missed. Our licensed and insured plumbers test the entire system before leaving, not just the leak you called about. We replace damaged pipe with materials suited to the location, including PEX where some flexibility helps. We also explain why that section froze and recommend practical protection, such as insulation, sealing air leaks or rerouting pipes away from exterior walls.
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Benefits of Professional Frozen Pipe Repair
Professional frozen pipe repair finds hidden splits before they flood walls and ceilings after the thaw. Whole-system pressure testing confirms your plumbing is sound, rather than leaving you to discover leaks one at a time. Replacing cracked valves and fittings prevents slow leaks later. Addressing why the pipe froze reduces the chance of repeat damage. And documented repairs help insurance claims, since sudden freeze damage is often covered under many homeowners policies.
Frozen Pipe Repair in CA, TX and FL
Hard freezes catch many southern homes unprepared. We repair freeze damage across Texas, in California’s mountain and inland communities and during the rare cold snaps that reach northern and central Florida.
What to Do Right After a Hard Freeze
The hours after a freeze matter. A few careful steps can greatly limit the damage once temperatures rise and pipes begin to thaw.
Know where your main shutoff valve is and make sure it turns. Open a faucet at each fixture slightly to check for flow. If a faucet produces no water or only a trickle, that line may still be frozen. Avoid open flames for thawing, and keep cabinet doors open to let warm air reach pipes.
As pipes thaw, check exterior walls, ceilings, crawl spaces and the water meter for signs of leaking. If you see water, hear spraying or notice the meter spinning with fixtures off, close the main valve right away. Then call a plumber to locate and repair the damage before restoring water.
How Our Frozen Pipe Repair Works
Call us and describe what you’re seeing. If a line has burst, close the main valve and avoid using electricity near standing water.
Your plumber confirms which lines are still frozen, inspects exposed areas and locates visible damage. Damaged sections are noted, and any lines still frozen are thawed safely. You’ll learn what needs repair, the likely scope and the price, along with any concerns about pipes in hidden locations.
Split pipe and cracked fittings are cut out and replaced. Water is restored slowly while we monitor the meter and listen for leaks throughout the system. Additional damage revealed during testing is addressed immediately. We finish by insulating vulnerable pipes and sharing practical steps to protect them during the next freeze.
Get Freeze-Damaged Pipes Repaired Today
Pipes burst or cracked after freezing temperatures? Call our licensed plumbers for frozen pipe repair that finds hidden damage and protects your home.
Frozen Pipe Repair Questions Answered
Did my pipes crack from freezing?
Watch for leaks as pipes thaw, wet walls or ceilings, a spinning water meter with fixtures off and low pressure at specific fixtures.
Will a frozen pipe always burst?
Not always. Many pipes thaw without damage, but pressure buildup can split pipes or fittings. Testing after a freeze confirms whether damage occurred.
Does PEX resist freeze damage?
PEX can expand somewhat and often survives freezing better than copper or CPVC, but fittings can still crack and repeated freezing can cause failure.
Does insurance cover frozen pipe damage?
Sudden freeze damage is often covered, though policies may exclude damage in unheated or vacant homes. Check your policy and document everything.
How can I prevent pipes from freezing?
Insulate exposed pipes, seal drafts, keep heat on, open cabinet doors and let faucets drip slightly on the coldest freezing nights.