Burst pipe and leak repair in Murfreesboro
A hard freeze in Middle Tennessee can split a pipe overnight. Stop the water first, then tell us what happened and we'll pass your request to a local plumber.
Water pouring in? Turn off your main water valve now. It's usually where the water line enters the house, in a crawl space, garage, utility closet or near the water heater. If water is near outlets or the electrical panel, stay clear and shut off power at the breaker only if you can do it safely.
While you wait for a plumber
- Open a faucet on the lowest floor to drain the lines and relieve pressure.
- Move furniture and electronics out of the way, and soak up standing water.
- Take photos of the damage for your insurance company before cleanup.
- Turn off the water heater if the main is off for more than a short time.
Frozen but not burst?
If a faucet only trickles on a freezing morning, a pipe may be frozen. Open that faucet, then warm the pipe slowly with a hair dryer or space heater kept at a safe distance. Never use an open flame. If you can't find or reach the frozen section, call a plumber before it splits.
Read how to keep pipes from freezing before the next cold snap.