When a pipe bursts, every minute lets more water into your walls and floors. Emergency burst pipe repair means stopping the flow, repairing or replacing the failed section, and helping you limit the damage, and our line is open around the clock for Marlboro addresses.
Read the first three steps below now if water is flowing. They matter more than anything else on this page.
Do these three things first
- 1
Shut off the main
Close the main water valve, usually near the meter or where the line enters the house.
- 2
Cut power to wet areas
If water is near outlets or the panel, turn off the breakers safely, but do not wade through water to reach them.
- 3
Open a low faucet
Open a faucet at the lowest level to drain remaining water, then call us.
If you cannot find or turn the main valve, call us anyway and we will help you find it. For a leak on the street side of the meter, call the Marlboro Township Water Utility Division at (732) 536-0188 or, after hours, Marlboro Township Police at (732) 536-0100.
Why pipes burst
Frozen water expands and splits copper, PEX and galvanized lines, usually at a joint or in an unheated space such as an exterior wall, garage or crawl space. Corrosion and old fittings fail under normal pressure, and a water hammer from a quick-closing valve can break a weak spot.
In Marlboro winters, a hard cold snap puts every pipe in an exterior wall at risk. A pipe that froze overnight may not leak until it thaws, which is why damage often shows up in the afternoon.
What we do when we arrive
We confirm the water is off and find the failed section. Then we cut out the damaged pipe and replace it with a new length, using fittings that match the pipe material and your pressure.
We also check the rest of the run for weak spots, because a pipe that froze once often has other damaged sections. When a long stretch is corroded or damaged, we explain whether repiping makes sense instead of repeated patches.
| Pipe material | Typical failure | Repair approach |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | Split from freezing or pinhole leaks | Replace the damaged section with new copper or approved fittings |
| PEX | Fitting failure or freeze damage | Replace the section and fittings |
| Galvanized steel | Corrosion and weak threads | Replace the section, often recommend a larger repipe |
Pipe burst right now?
Shut off the main, then call. We will take it from there.
After the repair: protect your home
- Photograph the damage before cleanup for your insurance claim.
- Remove standing water and open the area to air.
- Dry wet drywall, carpet and insulation quickly to limit mold.
- Call a water damage specialist if more than a small area is wet.
- Insulate exposed pipes in unheated areas before the next freeze.
What affects the price of burst pipe repair
The price is clear before the repair begins, and if the problem is bigger than it looks, we explain before we go further.
Related pages
If you suspect other hidden leaks, see leak detection. For a break outside the house, see water service line repair. We repair burst pipes in Marlboro, Colts Neck and Freehold Township.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The line is open 24 hours a day. Call (732) 466-1098 and we will help you shut the water off while a plumber is lined up.
Call us and we will describe common locations. It is usually near the water meter, where the line enters the house, or in the basement.
Coverage depends on your policy. Photograph the damage and contact your agent. We can document the repair.
If it has not burst, sometimes. Thawing slowly can prevent a break, but a pipe that has split must be replaced.
Insulate pipes in unheated areas, keep a trickle of water running on very cold nights in exposed lines, and keep cabinet doors open to warm air.
The utility. Contact the Marlboro Township Water Utility Division at (732) 536-0188, or the police line at (732) 536-0100 after hours.