Who Should You Call for a Frozen Pipe?

Which trade stops the leak

A plumber handles a frozen supply line, thawing and the split or damaged fitting. If water is flowing, a homeowner can close the main valve when it is safe to reach.

Do not apply an open flame to the pipe. If the pipe is inside a wall or attic, the plumber determines how to access and fix it.

A water damage crew takes over the cleanup work after water escapes. Both trades may be needed for the same incident.

If the pipe has not leaked, the plumbing professional remains the right first contact. The restoration crew becomes relevant when water reaches the building or belongings.

• Give the property location and water source.
• Describe every wet room or level.
• Mention any sagging ceiling or wet outlet.
• Say whether the main water valve is closed.

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When water damage help is needed

Call a restoration crew when water reaches drywall, insulation, flooring or a ceiling. Surface wiping will not reveal water trapped under finishes.

Technicians check moisture beyond the first puddle, remove standing water and dry the affected structure. Wet materials that block drying may need removal.

A ceiling that sags or an outlet exposed to water adds a safety concern. Stay away from those areas and call an electrician for electrical hazards.

A wet electrical panel, outlet or light requires distance and an electrical professional. Do not let cleanup work begin around energized wet equipment until the hazard is addressed.

• Describe every wet room or level.
• Mention any sagging ceiling or wet outlet.
• Say whether the main water valve is closed.
• Give the property location and water source.

What to tell the crew

Give the property location, the likely pipe area and the rooms that became wet. Mention a ceiling stain, damp baseboard or soft floor even if the surface seems to be drying.

Say whether the main water valve is closed and whether a plumber has assessed the pipe. If the property was empty, share when the damage was first found without guessing how long the leak ran.

Photographs and a list of affected belongings help the crew and insurer understand the damage. The crew documents its own measurements during cleanup.

The crew will need to know if water reached an attic, crawl space or garage. Those areas can spread moisture into finished rooms even when the leak appears contained.

• Mention any sagging ceiling or wet outlet.
• Say whether the main water valve is closed.
• Give the property location and water source.
• Describe every wet room or level.

How the work is divided

The plumber makes the pipe safe and fixes the failed section. The restoration crew extracts escaped water and tracks structural drying.

A rebuild contractor may address drywall, paint or flooring after the building dries. Call Frozen Pipe Water Damage Team at (888) 902-1696 for 24/7 water damage help.

For an insurance claim, keep the plumber findings and the restoration measurements together. The separate records explain both the pipe cause and the resulting damage.

• Say whether the main water valve is closed.
• Give the property location and water source.
• Describe every wet room or level.
• Mention any sagging ceiling or wet outlet.

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