Freeze & Flood Protection · Philadelphia, PA
Freeze & Flood Protection in Philadelphia, PA
Frozen and burst pipes, sump pumps and basement water. If a pipe freezes in your Philadelphia home, shut off the main before it thaws and warm the pipe gently, never with an open flame. 84% of homes in the ZIP codes we cover were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 87 ZIP codes covered
- Quote before work
Where pipes freeze in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania has long, hard winters. Pre-1980 housing here is 84%, above the Pennsylvania figure of 68%. That ranks 6th highest of the 43 Pennsylvania cities we profile. Older homes are more likely to have supply lines in exterior walls, crawl spaces and unheated garages.
Only 8% of homes are detached houses. In apartments and attached homes, a frozen pipe in one unit can flood the units below, so report it to the building right away.
In Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania's housing is among the oldest in the country, so galvanized lines, cast iron drains and lead service lines are common.
After a burst
After a burst, the plumber cuts out the split section, checks nearby pipe and can reroute lines that keep freezing.
Freeze & Flood Protection services in Philadelphia
Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair, Sump Pump Installation & Replacement, Pinhole Leak Repair, Whole-House Repiping.
Philadelphia figures behind this page
- Winters
- Long, hard winters
- Built before 1980
- 84%
- Single-family detached
- 8%
What to do first
- Shut off the main and open faucets to drain the system
- Thaw an exposed, intact pipe with a hair dryer, working from the faucet back
- Open sink cabinets and let faucets drip on the coldest nights
What affects the price
- Where the break is (open basement vs. inside a finished wall or ceiling)
- Number of breaks
- Pipe material
- Rerouting or insulating to prevent a repeat
The plumber quotes on site, before any work starts.
How the job works
Every freeze & flood protection service is explained on our Freeze & Flood Protection page. For the rest of Philadelphia's plumbing picture, see plumbers in Philadelphia and sewer line repair in Philadelphia.
Freeze & Flood Protection in Philadelphia: FAQ
What should I do before leaving my Philadelphia home in winter?
Keep the heat at 55 °F or higher, open sink cabinets on exterior walls, disconnect hoses, and for a long trip shut off the main and drain the lines.
Nearby
ZIP codes covered in Philadelphia: 19019, 19092, 19093, 19099, 19101, 19102, 19103, 19104, 19105, 19106, 19107, 19108, 19109, 19110, 19111, 19112, 19113, 19114, 19115, 19116, 19118, 19119, 19120, 19121, 19122, 19123, 19124, 19125, 19126, 19127, 19128, 19129, 19130, 19131, 19132, 19133, 19134, 19135, 19136, 19137, 19138, 19139, 19140, 19141, 19142, 19143, 19144, 19145, 19146, 19147, 19148, 19149, 19150, 19151, 19152, 19153, 19154, 19155, 19160, 19161, 19162, 19170, 19171, 19172, 19173, 19175, 19176, 19177, 19178, 19179, 19181, 19182, 19183, 19184, 19185, 19187, 19188, 19190, 19191, 19192, 19193, 19194, 19195, 19196, 19197, 19244, 19255
Figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Philadelphia; state comparisons use the Pennsylvania statewide estimate.
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