A burst pipe turns into thousands of dollars of damage fast — a one-eighth-inch crack can release up to 250 gallons a day. The first job is stopping the water: shut off the main if you can reach it safely, open a low faucet to relieve pressure, and call us. We handle the rest.
Most burst-pipe calls in Bloomfield Hills trace back to a freeze, an aging galvanized or copper line, or a joint that finally let go. We do not just patch the visible break — we find out why it burst so the repair is permanent, and we document the damage for your insurance claim while we work.
A pipe just burst — what to do right now
A burst pipe can release up to 250 gallons a day from a crack as small as ⅛ inch, so the first few minutes decide how much damage you take. Here's exactly what to do before we arrive.
Safety first. If water is near an outlet, panel, furnace, or appliance, don't enter it — leave the area and call from a safe spot. If the burst came from a freeze, never thaw the pipe with an open flame.
Stop the water
- 1Move away from any water near outlets, the panel, the furnace, or appliances.
- 2Shut off the main water supply if the valve is safely reachable.
- 3Open a cold-water faucet to relieve pressure in the line.
- 4If the burst is near the water heater, shut that off too.
Contain & document
- 1Move valuables and electronics out of the water path if it is safe.
- 2Contain or mop standing water once the supply is off.
- 3Photograph and video the source and damage from a dry position.
- 4Keep the main off until we inspect — a freeze can crack a pipe in several places.
What to say on your first call
- Where is the burst — which room, floor, and pipe?
- How much water, and is it still flowing?
- Can the main water shutoff be reached safely?
- Is any water near a panel, outlet, furnace, or appliance?
- Did the pipe freeze before it burst?
After the burst: protect your claim
- Photograph rooms, materials, appliances, and serial numbers before cleanup.
- Keep every invoice and receipt, and start drying within 24–48 hours to limit mold.
- Ask your insurer about water-damage coverage — the carrier decides the claim.
- We provide a written cause, scope, and drying record for your file.
When to call us for burst pipe repair
Water spraying or pouring
An active burst is an emergency. Shut off the main if it is safe to reach, then call us immediately.
A pipe that froze then leaked
Water often appears only after a frozen line thaws and the split opens. Keep the main off until we inspect.
Sudden loss of pressure
A pressure drop with a wet ceiling or wall can mean a line has failed inside the structure.
Banging pipes then a leak
Water hammer and stressed old joints can precede a burst — worth an inspection before it fails.
What's included in our burst pipe repair
Every burst pipe repair job is a complete, documented service — not a quick patch. Here's what you can expect when our licensed team is on site.
- Immediate phone guidance to shut off the main and relieve pressure safely
- Fast dispatch to stop the active leak and contain the water
- A full-run inspection — a freeze can crack a pipe in more than one place
- Permanent repair of the failed section with the correct material
- A pressure test to confirm the repair holds before we restore water
- Photo documentation of the damage and repair for your insurance claim
Our process
- 1
Stop the water
We confirm the main is off, relieve pressure, and contain the active leak to limit further damage.
- 2
Find every failure
A freeze can crack a line in more than one place. We inspect the full run, not just the obvious break.
- 3
Permanent repair
We replace the failed section with the right material and correct the underlying cause so it holds.
- 4
Test & document
We pressure-test the repair, restore water, and photograph the damage and fix for your records.
What affects the price
We never post fake prices. Here's what actually drives the cost — and we put the real number in writing before any work begins.
- Location and accessibility of the burst.
- Pipe material and whether a longer section or reroute is needed.
- Number of failure points (freezes often cause several).
- Emergency vs. scheduled timing.
- Any water extraction or documentation for insurance.
Why Bloomfield Hills homeowners choose Bloomfield Hills Plumbing for burst pipe repair
We've served Bloomfield Hills and Oakland County for over 17 years, hold a 4.9-star rating across 138 reviews, and back every job with a licensed Michigan master plumber. Here's what that means for your burst pipe repair.
We stop the water first
The first job is containment. We confirm the main is off, relieve pressure, and stop the active leak before anything else — every minute of water is damage.
We find every break
A freeze rarely cracks a pipe in just one spot. We pressure-test and inspect the whole run so a second split doesn’t flood your home next week.
Permanent, not a patch
We replace the failed section with the right material and correct the underlying cause, so the repair holds instead of failing again at the same joint.
24/7 and insurance-ready
We answer around the clock and document the source, damage, and repair so your water-damage claim has solid support from the start.
Burst Pipe Repair FAQs
Move away from any water near electrical equipment, shut off the main water supply if the valve is safely reachable, and open a cold-water faucet to relieve pressure. Then call us and photograph the damage from a dry position. Never use an open flame to thaw a frozen line.
In most Bloomfield Hills homes it is in the basement near where the water line enters the house, often close to the meter. If you are not sure, our dispatcher can help you locate it over the phone while a plumber is en route.
A sudden, accidental burst is often covered, but the carrier decides. We document the source, the damage, and the repair so your claim has solid support. Ask your insurer specifically about water-damage and, separately, sewer-backup coverage.
Yes, often. Freezing can crack a pipe in more than one place, and a split can stay sealed by ice until it thaws. That is why we keep the main off and inspect the full run under pressure, not just the obvious break.
More than most people expect. A crack as small as an eighth of an inch can release up to 250 gallons a day, so a burst supply line can flood a basement in minutes. Shutting the main and calling fast is what limits the damage — and the repair bill.