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How to Fix a Broken Pipe

The way that a local plumber fixes a broken pipe will depend on where the pipe is located. Pipes that are underground like broken sewer lines will need to be excavated to gain access to the broken portion to remove it and replace it. However, pipes inside your home or business will not require such heavy equipment. Pipes inside will need to be accessed as well, which means that if the pipe is not exposed, the wall or ceiling its hiding behind will need to be opened up. Sometimes, items like appliances and furniture may need to be moved to even access the area where the break occurred if it is determined that the leak originated elsewhere, and the water traveled to where it was discovered. While moving and tearing materials down to get to a pipe increases the amount of work required to fix it (and therefore increases the cost as well) fixing a broken pipe is crucial to avoid more home damage. When a pipe is leaking or dripping, the water coming out can quickly result in mold growth, causing an even bigger headache if it isn’t found and fixed right away. So, just because your leaking pipe isn’t easy to get to doesn’t mean you should ignore it.

The fix will depend on how damaged the pipe is. A dripping pipe may simply need a new fitting or a pipe wrap to cover over a tiny hole. However, a burst pipe will need to be cut out and replaced entirely to fix the problem. An experienced local plumber will be able to take a look at your leak and let you know what the best course of action would be. If the pipe needs to be replaced, they will shut your water off, drain that section, and get the broken pipe repair work done. In some cases, additional plumbing work may be recommended when fixing one section of burst pipe, because the plumber may notice the same conditions occurring elsewhere that led to the first broken pipe. In these types of instances, a local plumber may recommend replacing other fittings or sealing up other pipes to avoid future leaks as well.

If you need to have a broken pipe fixed after hours or on a weekend, call emergency plumbers to get the pipe repair done right away so you don’t have bigger problems to deal with later. A local emergency plumber can typically be onsite in under an hour to get your plumbing problem fixed so you can move on.

Additional resources:
Who Fixes a Burst Pipe?
How Much Damage does a Pipe Leak Cause?
Finding a Leak You Can't See
What to do Right Away When a Pipe Breaks
Dealing with a Burst Pipe Emergency
DIY Home Plumbing
Will a Frozen Pipe Break?
Fixing a Winter Pipe Break
Is this a Plumbing Emergency?
Can a Plumber Find My Leak?
Where is the Water in My Home Coming From?
What Can You Use to Find a Leak?
Does Your Leak Need an Emergency Plumber?
Is a Broken Pipe a Plumbing Emergency?
Fixing a PVC Pipe that Breaks
How to Fix an Underground Pipe
Who Repairs Pipe Breaks?
Finding a Broken Pipe Repair Company
Nearby Company to Fix Sewer Pipes
Repairing a Pipe in Concrete