Emergency Plumbing

Burst Pipe? Here's Exactly What To Do

A calm, ordered checklist for a burst pipe: shut-off, power, drainage, documentation, and repair — so you limit the damage and the bill.

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Water off, power off

Close the main shut-off, then cut power to any wet area. Open the lowest faucet in the house to drain remaining pressure out of the line.

Photograph everything for your insurance claim before you move or dry anything. Adjusters ask for this and it saves arguments later.

Fans and dehumidifiers within 24 hours prevent mold. A permanent repair means replacing the failed section, not clamping it.

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