Reliable Emergency Burst Pipe Repair Services Throughout the Greater Cincinnati & Mason, OH Areas

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Burst Pipe Repair Services in Mason, OH

Within the walls, ceiling, and flooring of your home you’ll find an intricate plumbing system designed to move water to and from your appliances. As these pipes begin to age and are used more frequently, you may experience small leaks that often can lead to burst pipes—both indoors and out.

At Nixco Plumbing Inc., we understand that burst pipes are serious issues requiring immediate attention. Count on our experts to tackle all of your Mason, Ohio burst pipe repairs quickly and efficiently.

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What Causes Burst Pipes?

The most common cause for a burst pipe is exposure to freezing weather. For example, a pipe portion extends above your backyard's surface, exposing it to fluctuating temperatures. Any water within that pipe freezes and thaws, creating an expansion and contraction effect on the plumbing. Over time, the pipe cracks from the excess stress. Even pipes in the home can burst if temperatures drop low enough, such as in a mountain vacation home.

Burst pipes are also caused by natural reasons, such as tree roots and ground shifts. An aggressive tree with spreading roots may wrap around the ground pipe, effectively breaking it in half. Ground shifting from earthquakes is another issue. If the ground shakes enough, the pipe snaps and allows water to flow into the surrounding soil.

How Can You Avoid Burst Pipes?

Avoiding burst pipes simply takes plumbing maintenance and observation. If you see an exposed pipe around your property, insulate it by wrapping the pipe in proper materials. Fiberglass is best for pipes exposed to hot temperatures, while foam and rubber are a better fit for the cold. Reducing extreme temperature swings is an inexpensive way to avoid burst pipes. Additionally, having your piping system inspected at least once a year will help avoid future damage.

If you’re not home for long extended periods of time, especially in the winter months, consider running a slow trickle of water through your plumbing while you’re gone. The moving water prevents any freezing within the pipes, effectively stopping a potential burst. Compared to the cost a burst pipe will cause, the additional charges on your water bill will be well worth it.

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How Can Professionals Repair Burst Pipes?

Interior burst pipes are relatively simple replacement jobs, but underground pipes are often repaired using trenchless technology. Using a camera, plumbers survey the damaged pipe from the inside. With proper evaluation, they may force a new pipe through the burst one, effectively replacing the pipe without extensive digging and landscape damage.

Another option is pulling the underground burst pipe out while installing the new pipe in its wake. Plumbers need access to the pipe's ends to align the plumbing correctly. Any burst pipes within walls or ceilings will need to be accessed with drywall removal. Because it may be saturated as well, drywall removal only helps you repair the area after the plumbing is upgraded.

Don't ignore a small leak, call Nixco Plumbing Inc. at (513) 457-0915 to schedule an evaluation to prevent water damage.