Plumbing services
Freeze & Flood Protection
Cold climates bring frozen and burst pipes; basements and high water tables need sump pumps. Both are about keeping water where it belongs when the weather turns.
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Signs you need freeze & flood protection help
- No water from a faucet on a freezing morning
- Water dripping after a cold night
- A sump pump that runs constantly
- Water in the basement after heavy rain
Freeze & Flood Protection services
Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
If a pipe has frozen, shut off the main water valve, open the faucet it feeds, and warm the pipe gently with a hair dryer or space heater, never an open flame. If the pipe has already split, keep the water off and call a plumber, who cuts out the damaged section, replaces it and checks the rest of the run.
Sump Pump Installation & Replacement
A sump pump sits in a pit at the lowest point of a basement or crawl space and pumps out groundwater before it floods the floor. A plumber sizes the pump, installs it with a check valve and a discharge line that carries water away from the foundation, and can add a battery or water-powered backup for power outages.
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Freeze & Flood Protection FAQ
What's the first step for a burst pipe?
Shut off the main water valve, then turn off power to anything near the water and call a plumber.
At what temperature do pipes freeze?
Pipes in unheated spaces are at risk once outdoor temperatures drop into the low 20s °F for several hours, sooner with wind. Pipes in exterior walls and crawl spaces freeze first.
Do I need a battery backup sump pump?
If your basement has finished space or the pump runs often during storms, a backup is good insurance, because storms that fill the pit often knock out power too.
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