A frozen pipe does not burst while it is frozen. It bursts when it thaws, and suddenly a supply line under full pressure is pumping water into your wall, ceiling, or crawl space. The repair has two parts: get the pipe fixed, and fix everything the water touched.
Free referral to independent, licensed and insured local pros. Zip codes served include 78154.

We are a referral line, not a contractor. Calls are routed to independent local pros around Selma who know how burst pipe damage spreads through walls, ceilings, and insulation.
Cold snaps cause waves of burst pipe calls. Local contractors near Selma can usually reach you faster than anyone driving in from across the region.
Restoration contractors often work alongside licensed plumbers, so the line gets repaired and the drying starts without you making five phone calls.
Ask the contractor for license and insurance proof on arrival.
You get a written estimate for extraction, drying, and repairs before work begins.

Burst pipe water usually travels inside walls, through ceiling joists, and along subfloors. The repair has to follow it everywhere it went.

The pro uses infrared and meters to follow the water path from the break to every wet material.
Drywall and insulation around the break come out so the pipe can be fixed and the cavity can dry.
Standing water is extracted, then air movers and dehumidifiers dry the framing, subfloor, and any remaining drywall to dry standard.
A licensed plumber repairs or replaces the burst section, whether copper, PEX, CPVC, or galvanized. Many restoration pros can arrange this for you.
Once dry, insulation, drywall, texture, and paint are replaced so the room looks like it did before.
Let dispatch know the water is off and roughly how long it ran.
A local contractor calls with an arrival time and may help you find a stubborn shutoff valve over the phone.
Expect moisture mapping and a written estimate before any walls are opened.
Pipe fixed, area dried, walls and ceiling restored.
Every minute a pressurized line runs adds gallons to the damage.
A frozen pipe split in our outside wall. Wall opened, pipe replaced, dried, and rebuilt in about a week.
Diane W.Frozen pipe, exterior wallThe PEX fitting under the upstairs bathroom let go and came through the kitchen ceiling. They cut out the wet ceiling, dried the joists, and patched it perfectly.
Aaron M.Failed PEX fitting, ceilingHe helped me find the main shutoff over the phone before he arrived. Saved a lot of water.
Gloria J.Burst pipe, shutoff helpAttic pipe burst and soaked the insulation. They removed it, dried the area, and replaced it.
Ray T.Attic pipe burst

Turn off the main water, drain the lines, cut power to wet rooms, and call. Photograph the damage for your claim.
Sudden bursts are often covered, but damage from a slow leak or a pipe that froze because heat was left off may be treated differently. Check your policy with your agent.
Water damage is the contractor's focus. A licensed plumber repairs the pipe, often arranged by the contractor.
Soft spots and stains are clues. Infrared imaging and meters give you a definite answer.
Insulate pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces, and attics, keep heat on when you travel, open cabinet doors on cold nights, and let faucets drip during hard freezes.
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Calls from Selma and zip codes such as 78154 are routed to local contractors who handle burst pipe damage.
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