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EMERGENCYEmergency · 24 hours

Burst pipe — shut the water off, then call

A burst pipe can flood a room in minutes. The first move is finding your main water shutoff and turning it off. Call or text us and we'll be there.

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Every house and property has a main shutoff — usually near the water meter, at the front foundation, or (on well systems) at the pressure tank. If you're not sure where yours is, we'll help you find it on the phone before we're even on the way.

Once the water is off, the damage is contained. From there we diagnose the break, give you a straight estimate, and fix it. On most residential pipe breaks, same-day repair is possible.

What to do right now

  1. 1Shut off the main water supply — find it now, before an emergency
  2. 2Turn off the water heater (electric: circuit breaker; gas: valve to "pilot") to prevent damage from empty tank heating
  3. 3Move anything valuable away from water-affected areas
  4. 4Call (916) 818-8452 — we're available 24 hours

Common questions

What are the main water shutoff locations on rural property?

On city water: typically at the water meter at the street, or at a valve inside the house near where the main line enters. On well systems: at the pressure tank. We can walk you through finding it on the phone.

Can burst pipes be repaired same-day?

Most accessible pipe breaks, yes. Long in-wall or under-slab runs take longer. We give you an honest scope on arrival.

What causes pipes to burst?

Freeze damage on exposed lines is the most dramatic. Corrosion failures, water hammer, and old galvanized lines are the slow-build causes. A camera inspection or a pipe inspection can identify lines that are at risk before they fail.

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Still not sure what you're dealing with?

Call or text and describe what you're seeing. We'll tell you what it likely is and whether it can wait — no appointment needed to get a straight answer.

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