Burst & Frozen Pipes
Guides for burst and frozen pipes: what to do first, how to shut off your water, insurance basics and how to prevent freezes in Augusta-area homes.
Guides in this category
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
Augusta’s freezes are short, but a single hard freeze can split pipes in crawl spaces, outside walls and attics. Before…
Burst Pipes and Home Insurance: What to Know
Most standard homeowners policies cover sudden and accidental water damage from a burst pipe, but not the cost of a…
How to Shut Off Your Main Water Valve
Your main water shut-off valve is where the water line enters your house: usually in the garage, near the water…
What to Do When a Pipe Bursts
When a pipe bursts, shut off the main water valve first, then cut power to any wet area if you…
About these guides
Augusta winters are mild most of the time, but a few hard freezes each year are enough to split pipes in crawl spaces, garages and outside walls. These guides cover what to do in the first minutes after a pipe bursts, how to shut off your water, how insurance usually treats burst pipe damage and how to protect your pipes before the next cold night.