Burst Pipe Repair in San Antonio — Frozen Pipe Specialists
Water spraying from a wall, ceiling, or attic? Shut off the main, then call us — we handle emergency pipe repair across the NE San Antonio metro and can walk you through the shutoff on the phone.
San Antonio homes were never built for hard freezes, and twice in five years the weather has proven it. The February 2021 Uri storm and the January 2026 arctic outbreak — 48+ hours below freezing — burst thousands of pipes across the metro. The vulnerable spots are always the same: PEX and copper runs through unconditioned attics, supply lines in exterior walls, and exposed hose bibs. When a frozen line splits, you often will not know until the thaw, when hundreds of gallons an hour start pouring into drywall and insulation. Hill Country Plumbing Pros runs frozen pipe repair calls in Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City, New Braunfels, and the surrounding suburbs, and we prioritize active-leak calls above everything else on the board.
Repair is only half the job. Because our slab-on-grade homes put most supply plumbing in the attic — and because another freeze is a matter of when, not if — we finish every pipe leak repair with a winterization check: pipe insulation on exposed runs, faucet covers for hose bibs, and, if you want real protection, a smart shutoff valve that kills the water automatically when it detects a burst. It is the cheapest insurance a Texas homeowner can buy against the next Uri.
What’s Included
- Priority dispatch for active leaks — phone guidance to your main shutoff while the truck rolls
- Burst pipe repair in copper, PEX, CPVC, and galvanized lines
- Controlled thaw-out of frozen pipes that have not yet split
- Attic, wall, and ceiling line repairs with minimal drywall cutting
- Hose bib and outdoor faucet replacement after freeze damage
- Winterization: pipe insulation, faucet covers, and smart shutoff valve installs
- Documentation and photos for your homeowners insurance claim
How It Works
- Stop the waterCall us and we will talk you through closing the main shutoff or curb stop while a technician is dispatched to your address.
- Locate every breakA freeze rarely splits a line in just one place. We pressure-test the system so a second hidden break does not flood the house a day later.
- Repair and restoreWe cut out the damaged section, install new pipe rated for the location, and bring the system back up to pressure with every joint checked.
- Harden against the next freezeBefore we leave, we insulate exposed runs and flag anything else — attic lines, hose bibs, backflow preventers — that the next arctic front will find.
What It Costs
A straightforward burst pipe repair in an accessible spot — a split hose bib line or an exposed attic run — typically lands between $200 and $600 in the San Antonio metro. Breaks inside walls or ceilings run $400 to $1,200 or more once access cutting and additional fittings are involved, and multi-break freeze jobs are priced per repair after the pressure test tells us the full picture.
Winterization work is far cheaper than the damage it prevents: pipe insulation and faucet covers usually run $150 to $450 for a typical home, and smart shutoff valves install for $600 to $1,400 depending on the model. After the January 2026 freeze, most of our repair customers added one or both.
$200–$1,200 typical repair · multi-break freeze jobs quoted after pressure test
What moves the price
- Pipe material and location — exposed attic run vs. inside a finished wall
- Number of breaks found during the pressure test
- Access cutting and whether a ceiling or wall must be opened
- After-hours or freeze-event surge timing
Burst & Frozen Pipe Repair FAQs
My pipes are frozen but nothing has burst yet. What should I do?
Open the affected faucets slightly, keep cabinet doors open, and do not use a torch or heat gun — that is how attic fires start. Call us for a controlled thaw: warming the line gradually while watching pressure lets us catch a split before it floods anything.
Where do pipes usually burst in San Antonio homes?
Attics and exterior walls, almost always. Because our homes sit on slab-on-grade foundations, builders route supply lines overhead through unconditioned attic space, and those runs — plus exposed hose bibs — freeze first. Interior pipes under a heated roof rarely fail.
Will my homeowners insurance cover a burst pipe?
Sudden burst-pipe water damage is covered by most Texas policies, though the pipe repair itself often is not. We photograph the break, document the cause, and give you an itemized invoice — everything an adjuster asks for after a freeze event.
Should I drip my faucets when a freeze is coming?
Yes — moving water freezes much more slowly, and dripping the faucets farthest from the meter protects the longest runs. Also cover hose bibs, open under-sink cabinets on exterior walls, and know where your main shutoff is before the front arrives.
Is PEX really freeze-proof?
It is freeze-resistant, not freeze-proof. PEX can swell and survive a mild freeze that would split copper, but 48 hours below freezing — like January 2026 — bursts PEX fittings and even the tubing itself. Insulation and air-sealing matter regardless of pipe material.
Need burst & frozen pipe repair today?
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