BURST OR LEAKING PIPE?
Burst Pipe Repair in British Columbia
A burst pipe can release a large amount of water into your property quickly. Proflow provides burst pipe repair for homes and businesses, including urgent plumbing situations.
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Serving homes and businesses across our BC service areas
IF WATER IS ESCAPING NOW
What to Do When a Pipe Bursts
The first priority is limiting additional water damage while arranging the plumbing repair.
01
Shut Off the Water
If it is safe and you know where the main water shut-off is located, turn off the water supply.
02
Protect the Area
Keep people away from affected electrical equipment, outlets and other hazards around the water.
03
Call for Plumbing Service
The damaged section needs to be located, isolated and properly repaired before the water is restored.
Important:
If water is contacting electrical equipment or you believe the
area is unsafe, avoid entering the affected area.
BURST PIPE SERVICEStop the Leak.
Stop the Leak.
Find the Damage.
Repair the Pipe.
The visible water is not always where the pipe actually failed.
A damaged pipe may be behind drywall, beneath a fixture, inside a ceiling or within another concealed part of the plumbing system. The source needs to be identified before the correct repair can be made.
Proflow can assess the affected plumbing, access the damaged section where required, repair or replace the failed pipe and check the plumbing before returning it to service.
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NOT EVERY FAILURE IS OBVIOUS
Signs of a Damaged or Burst Pipe
Some pipe failures create an obvious flood. Others begin behind walls or ceilings and appear as smaller warning signs.
01
Water appearing on floors
02
Wet drywall or ceilings
03
Sudden loss of water pressure
04
Unexpected sounds inside walls
05
Unexplained increase in water use
06
Damp areas around plumbing
WHY PIPES FAIL
A Burst Pipe Can Have More Than One Cause
Age, corrosion, freezing conditions, physical damage, pressure problems and deterioration of fittings can all contribute to pipe failure.
Understanding why the pipe failed matters. Repairing the damaged section addresses the immediate problem, while identifying surrounding plumbing issues may help prevent another failure nearby.
Freezing
Water freezing inside vulnerable piping can create damaging pressure.
Corrosion & Age
Older piping can weaken over time and eventually develop leaks or failures.
Pressure Problems
Abnormal pressure can place additional stress on pipes, fittings and connections.
Physical Damage
Pipes can also be damaged during construction, renovations or other work.
BURST PIPE QUESTIONS
Need to Know
What should I do first if a pipe bursts?
If it is safe to do so, shut off the property’s water supply to reduce additional water loss and arrange plumbing service as soon as possible.
Can a burst pipe be repaired without replacing all the plumbing?
Often the damaged section can be repaired or replaced independently. The appropriate solution depends on the location of the failure and the condition of the surrounding plumbing.
What if the damaged pipe is behind a wall?
Concealed plumbing may require access to the affected area so the source can be identified and the damaged section repaired.
Do burst pipes always cause obvious flooding?
No. Some failures release water quickly, while others may initially appear as damp drywall, ceiling stains, reduced pressure or unexplained water accumulation.
WATER ESCAPING FROM A PIPE?
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Get the Plumbing Problem Under Control.
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