Frozen Pipe Repair in San Antonio, TX
Pipes froze or split in a cold snap? We thaw them safely, repair any breaks, and shore up the weak spots so the next freeze does not catch you again.
Why this happens
Ice takes up more room than water. In a closed pipe, that growing ice squeezes the water ahead of it until a pipe or fitting gives out. The break often shows up somewhere else, and only after the thaw when water starts spraying. Pipes in attics, exterior walls, garages and hose bibs freeze first. PEX handles it better than copper, but it is not freeze-proof and its fittings can still crack.
What our crew checks
Map the freeze
Which taps have no flow and where those lines run.
Gentle heat
Controlled warming. Never a torch.
Pressure check
Each thawed stretch tested for splits.
Water damage
Ceilings, walls and insulation looked over for soaking.
Weak points
Exposed lines flagged for insulation, rerouting or frost-free bibs.
Ways we can fix it
Thaw and test
Iced-up pipe that has not split, as far as we can tell.
Split repair
Cracked pipe or fitting replaced after the thaw.
Winter-proofing
Insulation, heat cable, frost-free bibs and reroutes.
While you wait for us
Out here on the west side
Frozen Pipe Repair near Alamo Ranch and Westover Hills
February 2021 hit the far west side hard. Homes in Alamo Ranch, Westover Hills and along Potranco Rd were built for heat, with PEX in the attic and hose bibs on exposed walls. Wide-open land west of Loop 1604 gives a north wind nothing to slow it down. If a pipe burst at your place in 2021, that same spot is probably still at risk.
Frozen Pipe Repair FAQ
My pipes froze. What do I do?
Open the faucet, find your main shutoff, and keep open flames away. If water appears, shut the main.
Is dripping the taps really worth it?
Yes, especially taps on outside walls. Moving water resists freezing and relieves pressure.
How do I protect outside faucets?
Disconnect hoses and put foam covers on the bibs. Frost-free bibs are the long-term fix.
Need help with frozen pipe repair? Give us a ring.
7 AM to 11 PM every day. Hablamos español.