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Shut off the main. Then call us.
Frozen or burst pipe? Shut off your main water valve, then call Delta Plumbing. Licensed plumbers, upfront flat-rate pricing, across Metro Atlanta.
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Freezing weather? Prep your pipes.
Prep your pipes before the next cold snap.
Is my pipe frozen? Tap what you see.
Likely a frozen pipe
- If you see a leak, shut off the main water valve.
- Open the faucet on the frozen line to relieve pressure.
- Warm the area with a hair dryer or space heater. Never use an open flame.
- Call Delta if water does not return, or if you hear hissing after it thaws.
Likely a burst pipe — act now
- Shut off the main water valve now.
- Turn off the water heater (gas control to pilot/off, or breaker off for electric).
- Move rugs, papers and electronics out of the water.
- Call Delta right away so we can stop the damage and repair the break.
Prevent a freeze
- Drip a faucet on exterior-wall lines during hard freezes.
- Open cabinet doors so warm air reaches the pipes.
- Insulate exposed pipe in crawl spaces, garages and attics.
- Disconnect garden hoses and know where your shutoff valve is.
Find your shutoff valve
Tap a hotspot. Most Metro Atlanta homes put the main shutoff in one of these spots.
Practice the shutoff
Tap the red handle. A quarter turn stops the drip — same motion on a real ball valve.
- Shut off the main water valve.
- Open the faucets to relieve pressure.
- Never thaw pipes with an open flame. Use a hair dryer or space heater with care.
- Call Delta at (770) 474-5555.
What to do right now
Do these steps first, then call.
Shut off the main water valve.
Open the faucets to relieve pressure.
Never thaw pipes with an open flame. Use a hair dryer or space heater with care.
Call Delta at (770) 474-5555.
Signs a pipe is frozen or burst
Catching it early limits water damage. Watch for these signs around Metro Atlanta homes when temperatures drop.
Little or no water
A faucet that used to run fine suddenly dribbles or stops. Often one fixture or one wing of the house is affected first.
Frost on exposed pipe
Visible frost or ice on pipes in a crawl space, garage, basement, or exterior wall bay.
Hissing, dripping, or staining
After a thaw, water may spray from a hairline split. Look for wet drywall, ceiling stains, or water at the base of a wall.
Sudden pressure drop
Pressure falls in part of the home while other fixtures still work. That can mean a frozen section or an active break.
How we thaw and repair
We stop the water damage first, then open or replace the damaged section. Leak detection follow-up is available when the break is inside a slab or wall.
1. Thaw
Safe thaw methods on accessible lines. No open flame. We protect finishes while ice clears.
2. Locate
Find the freeze or break. For hidden leaks we use the same leak detection tools as our leak detection team.
3. Repair
Cut out the failed section, repair or replace the pipe, and restore water with a written flat-rate quote first.
4. Follow-up
Check nearby joints and advise on insulation or heat tape so the same line is less likely to freeze again.
When a repipe makes sense
One burst can be a single bad section. Repeated splits, old polybutylene, or galvanized lines that keep failing are different. In those cases a larger house repipe can cost less over time than patch after patch. We put the options in writing before any work starts.
Prevention tips
Before the next cold snap, a few steps cut the risk. For a longer walkthrough, see our guide on how to safely thaw frozen pipes.
Open cabinet doors
Let warm air reach sink supply lines on exterior walls during hard freezes.
Drip a faucet
A small drip on vulnerable lines keeps water moving when overnight lows plunge.
Insulate exposed pipe
Crawl spaces, garages, and attic runs need sleeves or heat tape rated for plumbing use.
Frozen & burst pipe FAQ
What should I do first if a pipe freezes or bursts?
Shut off the main water valve, open the faucets to relieve pressure, never thaw pipes with an open flame, and call Delta at (770) 474-5555.
How do I know a pipe is frozen?
Little or no water from a faucet, frost on an exposed pipe, and a sudden pressure drop in one part of the home are common signs.
Can you repair a burst pipe the same day?
Yes. We answer 24/7 across Metro Atlanta. For an active burst or flooding, we dispatch the same shift, stop the water, and repair or replace the damaged section.
When does a frozen pipe mean I need a repipe?
If the same lines keep failing, or the home has old polybutylene or galvanized pipe, a larger house repipe may cost less over time than repeated patches. We explain options in writing.
What areas do you serve?
No. We repair frozen and burst pipes across Metro Atlanta, including Stockbridge, McDonough, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Atlanta, Decatur, and nearby cities.
Frozen or burst pipe? Call now.
Licensed plumbers, upfront flat-rate pricing, across Metro Atlanta.