Burst & Frozen Pipe Water Cleanup in Oklahoma

The first job is shutting off the main water valve, or the well pump on a private well. Then open a faucet at the lowest point of the house to drain the lines. A plumber repairs the pipe itself; a restoration company handles the water that escaped. Sometimes one company does both, so ask when you call.

In Oklahoma, frozen pipes tend to happen during short, sharp cold snaps, in lines on exterior walls, in attics and in crawl spaces. A frozen pipe may not leak until it thaws. Check under sinks, around the water heater and in the garage once temperatures rise.

Don't use a torch or open flame to thaw pipes. If water is running near outlets or light fixtures, stay out of that area and turn off the circuit at the breaker only if you can do it from a dry spot.