Thawing a pipe the wrong way — with an open flame, for instance — is dangerous and can crack the pipe or start a fire. We thaw safely and controlled, then check the line for damage under restored pressure. Just as important, we help you freeze-proof the vulnerable spots so you're not making this call again next January. If a pipe has already burst, we stop the water and repair it fast.
Signs of a frozen pipe
- No water or a trickle from a faucet during freezing weather
- Frost or ice visible on an exposed pipe
- Bulging pipe, or a strange smell from a drain
- A pipe that froze and is now leaking as it warms
- Cold, uninsulated runs in crawlspaces, garages or exterior walls
- A hose bib or outdoor faucet that won't flow
What's Included in Our Frozen Pipe Repair & Thawing
We thaw safely, repair any damage, and keep it from happening again — here's what's included:
- Locating the frozen section in crawlspaces, garages, or exterior walls
- Safe, controlled thawing — never an open flame that can crack pipe or start a fire
- Immediate repair of any line that split, with the water stopped first
- A check for other freeze-stressed spots before pressure is fully restored
- Freeze-proofing — insulation, draft sealing, heat tape, or rerouting
- 24/7 winter availability so a frozen pipe never becomes a morning flood
What to Do Right Now — Before We Arrive
Take these safe steps while a licensed plumber heads your way. Call +1 (831) 290-4327 and we'll walk you through the rest.
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Open the faucet the pipe feeds
Open the faucet served by the frozen pipe. As the ice melts, running water helps clear it and relieves the pressure that could split the pipe.
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Apply gentle, safe heat
Warm the frozen section with a hair dryer, a space heater kept clear of anything flammable, or warm towels — start near the faucet and work back toward the coldest spot. Never use an open flame or a torch.
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Watch for a split as it thaws
As water starts flowing, watch closely for leaks. If a pipe has cracked, shut off the main immediately and call — catching it at this moment prevents a flood.
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Can't reach it? Call us 24/7
If the frozen section is inside a wall, you can't find it, or nothing flows after thawing, call. We locate and thaw pipes safely around the clock before they burst.
Need Frozen Pipe Repair & Thawing in Ypsilanti?
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Our Process
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Locate the freeze
We find the frozen section — often in an unheated crawlspace, garage, or exterior wall — before any thawing begins.
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Thaw safely and controlled
We thaw with safe, controlled heat — never an open flame — to protect the pipe and your home, and watch for splits as it opens up.
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Repair any damage
If the pipe cracked, we stop the water and repair or replace the failed section right away, then check for other freeze-stressed spots.
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Freeze-proof for next time
We insulate, seal drafts, and recommend heat tape or rerouting for chronically vulnerable lines so the problem doesn't repeat.
What Affects the Price
We quote a firm price before we start — no surprises. Several factors shape the cost of frozen pipe repair & thawing:
- Thawing only vs. repairing a burst section
- Access to the frozen line and how much is affected
- Freeze-proofing measures added (insulation, heat tape, rerouting)
- Whether multiple lines froze in one event
Why Ypsilanti Chooses Us
Frozen Pipe Repair & Thawing Across Ypsilanti & Washtenaw County
We provide frozen pipe repair & thawing throughout Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township, Ann Arbor and all of Washtenaw County, plus the surrounding Wayne, Oakland, Livingston and Monroe County communities. Wherever you are, you get the same licensed Michigan master plumbers, upfront pricing, and same-hour emergency response across ypsilanti & washtenaw county. Choose your area for local details:
Frozen Pipe Repair & Thawing — Frequently Asked Questions
You can try gentle warmth — a hair dryer or space heater kept safely away from anything flammable, and open cabinet doors — but never use an open flame. If you can't reach the pipe, it's already leaking, or no water returns, call us right away.
