Broken Pipe Repairs

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A broken pipe is a serious plumbing problem especially if it is a pressurized water line or drain line that’s hidden behind the walls or buried underground.  Broken pipes can be caused by many different things but one of the most common is a frozen pipe.  Since water expands when it freezes, a frozen pipe is a real problem.  As the water freezes inside the pipe it will expand and the pipe will crack or burst.  As soon as the weather warms up and the pipe thaws, look out!

A broken pipe can be a small leek or a steady spray of water.  In either event, you will need to call a reputable local plumber to fix the leak as quickly as possible.  A leaking or broken pipe can cause severe damage to walls, floor and ceilings as well as causing water damage to your personal property.

In addition, a leaky pipe wastes a lot of water and damp or wet walls, ceilings, floors, insulation, and other areas promote mold and mildew growth.  You need to get any broken or leaking pipes fixed as quickly as possible.  While waiting for the plumber to arrive, you should turn off the main water supply inside your home. If the break is in the water supply line, try turning off the water supply at the street.

A professional plumber has the expertise to locate a broken or leaking water line that’s hidden in the walls and to repair the broken line quickly while doing as little damage to your walls, floors and ceilings as possible.

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