Do You Need Burst Pipe Repair in South Kansas City, MO

Kevin Ginnings Plumbing Service Repairs Burst Pipes Fast

When homeowners and businesses in South Kansas City, MO need burst pipe repair, they count on Kevin Ginnings Plumbing Service, Inc. Our licensed master plumbers have been relied on for expert plumbing service and emergency repairs for more than three decades. If you have frozen or burst pipes, contact us right away. We’re available for emergency service 24/7!

How to Repair a Burst Pipe

When you have a burst pipe, the first thing you should do is shut off the water that feeds the broken pipe. Once that is completed, you can consider choices for fixing the pipe until professional help arrives. Repairing a broken pipe until our team can install a permanent replacement comes with a few different options. Each one provides a certain level of assurance that the leak will be under control, at least temporarily. But if you try one of these, none should be relied on as a permanent fix.

• Fiberglass resin tape – By simply wrapping fiberglass resin tape on the pipe in the damaged area, the tape may provide a seal allowing you to continue to use water until you have a permanent fix.
• Epoxy putty – Taking as much epoxy putty as you need, knead it by hand so it becomes pliable, and then push it into the cracks or hole in the pipe. When the putty cures, it will provide a watertight seal.
• Clamp and sleeve repair kit – This method uses a rubber sleeve that goes over the hole or cracks in the pipe. The sleeve is held in place by metal clamps tightened with a screwdriver. Once the sleeve is in place and the clamps are tightened, turn the water back on and check for leaks.

Tools Required to Fix a Burst Pipe

If you’re looking for a more reliable temporary fix than those above, you can use a slip coupling to act more like a soldered copper joint than a patch. You’ll need some basic plumbing tools and a little skill using them. Tools required to fix a burst pipe include:

• Adjustable wrench
• Channel pliers
• Tubing cutter
• Repair coupling available in copper, PVC, or rubber

Quick Fixes for a Broken or Burst Pipe

In any situation that involves a pipe that’s burst or leaking, turn off the water to the pipe or the main water valve into the home. Doing so will allow you to calmly address the problem and minimize property damage. If you don’t have access to any plumbing supplies, you can try these two quick fixes if you have the materials. These are most effective on smaller holes or minor cracks.

• Duct tape: If it’s a small pin-sized hole, by applying pressure to the spot, you can usually stop the leak. You can try duct tape first since this is commonly found at home.
• A c-clamp, a block of wood, and a piece of rubber – You can cover the hole with the rubber, place the block of wood over the rubber, and then use the c-clamp to fasten it in place.

Tips to Avoid Pipe Bursts

Of course, the best way to avoid dealing with the repair of burst copper pipe or other pipe materials is to minimize your chances of experiencing the problem. How? There are a few ways to protect yourself and your home from burst pipe repair costs and damage associated with water. Insulate pipes to protect them from freezing. Have pipes inspected to ensure they’re in good shape? Consider re-piping to replace old and corroded pipes.

Contact Us for Burst Pipe Repair Emergencies

Kevin Ginnings Plumbing Service, Inc. offers emergency repair of burst pipes in South Kansas City, MO. Whether it’s the middle of the day or the middle of the night, our service is available 24/7. Contact us for immediate help or to learn more about burst pipe repair costs and special offers.