Close the main shut-off right away, open a cold tap at the lowest point to drain the lines, and keep electrical devices away from the water. Then call us; most burst pipe repairs are finished in a single visit.
Signs you need burst pipe repair
- A loud bang followed by running water in a wall or ceiling
- Water spraying in a crawl space or attic
- Sudden loss of pressure throughout the house
- A bulge or split visible on an exposed pipe
- Ice on a pipe in an unheated area after a hard freeze
How we handle it
- Isolate the breakWe shut the closest valve or the main so the rest of the house can be restored as soon as possible.
- Cut out the damageThe failed section is removed back to sound pipe, not patched over.
- Replace and protectNew copper, PEX or CPVC is joined in, and exposed runs get insulation or a heat source if freezing caused the split.
- Pressure check the systemWe bring the water up slowly, watch for weak joints and check the water heater for damage.
What burst pipe repair usually costs around Greenville
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Burst pipe repair, open access | $245 to $565 |
| Repair behind drywall, opening included | $385 to $895 |
| Insulation of exposed crawl space runs | $185 to $520 |
Ranges reflect common jobs in Greenville and nearby towns. Access, materials and the hour of the call change the final number, and you get an exact price before work starts. Compare prices across all services.
What you can do before we arrive
Once the main is closed and the lines are drained, take photos of the break and the water damage for your insurer before anything is moved. Pull wet rugs and furniture out of the room and open windows or run fans to start drying.
What we see in Upstate homes
Upstate South Carolina does not freeze often, which is exactly why houses here are not built for it. When a January cold snap pushes into the teens, lines on exterior walls, in vented crawl spaces and in attic runs over garages are the first to split. We see the same addresses on those nights, and the fix almost always includes protecting the run so it does not happen again next winter.
Keeping it from coming back
Insulate any pipe that runs through an unheated space, disconnect hoses before winter, and close foundation vents on cold nights. If the same stretch has burst before, rerouting it into the heated part of the house is the lasting answer.
Questions about burst pipe repair
Can a burst pipe be fixed without opening the wall?
Sometimes, if the break is reachable from a crawl space, attic or access panel. When it is not, we cut the smallest opening that allows a proper repair.
Should I turn off my water heater?
Yes. If the house supply is off, turn the gas valve to pilot or switch off the breaker for an electric heater so the elements do not burn out.
Why did only one pipe burst?
Pipes split where water is trapped between ice and a closed valve, usually on the coldest, least protected stretch. We look at nearby runs for the same exposure.
Areas we cover for burst pipe repair
Plumbcraft sends burst pipe repair crews from Greenville and Belton across the Upstate.