Frozen Pipes

Frozen Pipe Repair in Sarnia and Southwestern Ontario

Sarnia winters are hard on plumbing. When temperatures drop, water inside exposed or poorly insulated pipes can freeze — and a frozen pipe that's not addressed quickly can burst, causing flooding and thousands of dollars in water damage to your home. Custom Plumbing's licensed team responds fast to frozen pipe calls throughout Sarnia and Lambton County — thawing pipes safely and repairing any damage before it gets worse.

Why frozen pipes are a serious risk:

When water freezes inside a pipe, it expands — creating enormous pressure against the pipe walls. This pressure can cause the pipe to crack or burst at its weakest point. The real damage often happens not when the pipe freezes, but when it thaws — releasing water into your walls, floors, and ceilings. Acting quickly when you suspect a frozen pipe is critical to preventing a minor issue from becoming a major flood.

Signs you may have a frozen pipe:

• No water coming from a tap during or after a cold snap
• Visible frost on an exposed pipe
• Strange smells from a drain or tap — indicating a frozen drain vent
• Bulging or cracked pipe visible in an unheated space

What to do if you have a frozen pipe in Sarnia:

If you suspect a frozen pipe, turn off the main water supply to your home immediately and call Custom Plumbing. Do not attempt to thaw a pipe with an open flame — this is a fire hazard and can damage the pipe further. Our licensed plumbers use safe, professional thawing equipment to restore water flow without damaging your pipes.

Preventing frozen pipes in Sarnia:

Custom Plumbing can also assess your home's vulnerable plumbing — pipes in unheated crawlspaces, garages, and exterior walls — and recommend insulation and heat tape solutions to prevent freezing before winter arrives.

Serving Sarnia, Corunna, Petrolia, Brights Grove, Camlachie, Sombra, and Plympton-Wyoming. Call (519) 337-1545 for frozen pipe repair in Sarnia.

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