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Burst and Frozen Pipe Repair in Arlington Heights, IL
A pipe that split in the cold can put hundreds of gallons into your home before you find it. Our phone line is open 24/7. We stop the damage, repair the pipe and show you how to keep it from happening again. From our office on East Central Road.
What to Do if a Pipe Bursts
Before we get there:
1. Shut Off the Main
Find the main water valve, usually in the basement near the meter, and turn it clockwise.
2. Turn Off Power Near the Water
If water is near outlets or appliances, shut off the breaker for that area if you can do it safely.
3. Open a Faucet
This drains pressure from the lines and helps remaining water get out.
4. Call Us
Our line is open 24/7.
Signs a Pipe Has Burst
It's not always a dramatic spray:
Water Pressure Drops Suddenly
- Water is escaping before it reaches the faucet.
Sound of Running Water
- With nothing on, you hear water moving in a wall or ceiling.
A Wet Spot or Stain That Grows
- On a ceiling, wall or floor, often near an outside wall.
The Meter Keeps Spinning
- Everything is off and the meter is still moving.
Signs Your Pipes Are Frozen
Catch it before it splits:
No Water at One Faucet
When it's below zero outside and one tap gives nothing, that line is likely frozen.
Frost on an Exposed Pipe
Visible frost on a pipe in a crawl space, garage or basement rim joist.
Strange Smells From a Drain
A blocked line can push odors back up.
Why Pipes Freeze in Arlington Heights Homes
Cook County winters bring stretches of below-zero nights. Homes here have a few common weak spots.
Pipes in Exterior Walls
Kitchen sinks on outside walls are a classic freeze point, especially in older homes with little insulation in the wall.
Rim Joists and Crawl Spaces
Pipes running along the top of the basement wall or through a crawl space sit right next to cold air.
Rooms Over Garages
Many 1970s and 1980s homes have living space over an attached garage, with pipes running through the cold floor.
Outdoor Spigots
A hose left connected traps water in the spigot. Older spigots aren't freeze-resistant, and they split inside the wall.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Stop the water, fix the pipe, prevent the next one.
1. Stop the Water
We make sure the water is off and the area is safe.
2. Repair the Pipe
We fix the split, thaw any other frozen sections and check for more damage.
3. Prevent It Next Time
Insulation, rerouting or freeze-resistant spigots, with a flat price first.
Customer Stories
Burst Pipe Repair Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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"Im back here again, writing another review ! arrived at 8 , and out by 10, fixed our burst pipe for our outdoor spigot. Thank you Anthony C ! promp, polite , professional, and fast !"
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"Edgar Herrera was a stellar representative for J Blanton’s. He addressed the broken water pipe in an efficient, timely manner. He offered approximate next steps. Definitely 5 stars!"
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"Outstanding Work on a Tough Basement Job! I can’t say enough good things about this plumbing team. They tackled a very challenging pipe replacement job in our basement, and from start to finish, they were professional, skilled, and incredibly thorough. The space was tight, the old piping was a mess, and there were unexpected complications along the way but they handled everything with confidence and expertise. [...]"
Got Questions?
Burst Pipe Questions From Arlington Heights Homeowners
Open the faucet and warm the pipe slowly with a hair dryer or space heater. Never use an open flame.
Open the faucet so water can flow once it thaws. Warm the pipe slowly with a hair dryer, a heating pad or a space heater, starting near the faucet. Never use a torch or open flame. If you can't reach it, call us.
Keep heat on, open cabinet doors on outside walls and drip faucets in a deep freeze.
Keep the heat at 55 degrees or higher, even when you're away. Open the cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls, let faucets drip during very cold nights and disconnect garden hoses in the fall.
It split while frozen and only leaked once it thawed.
Ice expands and splits the pipe while it's frozen. The water only escapes once it thaws, which is why leaks often show up a day or two after the cold breaks.
Yes. It's one of the best ways to prevent a burst pipe.
Yes. A freeze-resistant spigot shuts the water off inside the warm part of the wall. It's a small job that prevents a common burst pipe.
It depends on where the pipe is and how it's reached. You get a flat price first.
It depends on where the break is, the type of pipe and access. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Annual Protection Plan
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Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Arlington Heights
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Catch Basins
Cleaning and repair for yard and driveway catch basins that back up and flood when it rains.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
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Burst Pipe? Call Us Now.
Our Arlington Heights office is at 1204 E. Central Road, Suite 3, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Schaumburg and more.
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