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Pipe work

Burst Pipe Repair in Burlington

When a pipe splits, the damage is measured in minutes. Shut the main valve and phone us. The plumber removes the failed section, repair it properly and look for the next weak spot.

  • Leaks traced with meter and camera
  • Copper, PEX and press fittings
  • Pressure tested after repair
  • Drywall openings kept small
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Signs a pipe has burst

  • A jet or sheet of water coming from a pipe, wall or ceiling.
  • Pressure falling off at all the taps at once.
  • Water running through a ceiling light fixture.
  • A hissing sound in a wall after a cold night.

What's included

  • Moisture meter and thermal camera
  • Copper, PEX and press fittings
  • Pressure gauge on a hose bib
  • Tubing cutters and a torch

First steps

Close the main shut-off. Shut the breaker for any area where water reaches lights or outlets. Open the lowest tap to drain pressure. Move what you can, and photograph the damage for insurance. The burst pipe first-aid note has the full checklist.

Tell-tale signs

  • A water bill that climbs with no change in use
  • Stains on a ceiling below a bathroom
  • Banging pipes or low pressure
  • Green or white crust on copper joints

Our work on site, in order

We find the failure and open enough wall or ceiling to reach good pipe on both sides. For copper, we cut out the split section and solder in a new piece with couplings, or use press fittings where an open flame would be risky. For PEX, we cut and crimp in a new section. Galvanized steel that has rusted through often needs a longer section replaced, since the pipe beside the hole is usually thin as well. Once repaired, we restore the water slowly, check for further leaks and, if the cause was freezing, look at insulation and pipe routing.

After a freeze: ice can split a pipe in more than one place. We check the whole run, not just the obvious spray.

Job at a glance

Work
Burst Pipe Repair
Trade
Pipe work
Where
Burlington and nearby
Book
(365) 464-5184

What makes the job bigger or smaller

Access, pipe material and the cause. A burst near the main in an unfinished basement is fast. One inside an exterior wall behind kitchen cabinets takes more opening and closing. If your pipes are polybutylene or old galvanized, a burst is often a sign more will follow, and it is worth talking about replacement.

Burlington homes and this job

Cold snaps freeze lines in outside walls and over garages, especially in split-levels in Tyandaga and Mountainside. Older homes in the downtown and Maple areas may still have sections of galvanized steel that rust through. After a repair, our page on frozen pipe thawing explains how to avoid a repeat.

Worth asking your plumber

  • What caused the failure?
  • Is the rest of the pipe in the same condition?
  • Should this line be rerouted or insulated?
  • Will the repair need a drywall patch?

How the visit runs

  1. 1

    Close the main and drain down the line.

  2. 2

    Find the leak or weak section and open the access.

  3. 3

    Cut out the damaged pipe and fit new.

  4. 4

    Pressure test, restore water and check for weeps.

Questions we hear

Can I use a repair clamp?

A clamp can slow a leak until help arrives, but it is not a permanent fix.

How quickly can water go back on?

Often the same visit, once the repair is tested.

Will drywall be patched?

We open neatly and leave it ready for drywall repair. Ask about patching on the call.

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