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What Do I Do If a Pipe Bursts Inside My Home?

Nothing throws your day off like a burst pipe. One second, everything in your Auburn home feels fine. The next, water is gushing under the sink, soaking the floor, or dripping from the ceiling. It’s chaotic, stressful, and if you don’t jump on it quickly, the damage can pile up fast.

At 2 Sons Plumbing Auburn, we’ve helped families through this plenty of times. The truth is, a burst pipe feels overwhelming in the moment—but if you know what steps to take, you can limit the damage until help arrives.

Why Pipes Burst Around Auburn Homes

Pipes don’t just give out for no reason. There’s usually an underlying cause. Here are the big ones we see:

Freezing Temperatures

When water freezes, it expands. That extra pressure inside your pipes can split them wide open.

Old or Worn-Out Pipes

Older steel or copper pipes eventually rust and thin out. Once they’re weak enough, it doesn’t take much for them to burst.

High Water Pressure

If your water pressure is cranked up too high, the strain adds up over time. One weak spot is all it takes for a pipe to give way.

Damage or Shifting

Pipes can also break if a foundation shifts or if something knocks into them during work around the house.

What You Should Do Immediately

The most important thing after a pipe bursts is to stay calm and move quickly. Here’s what to do:
Shut off your main water valve. This stops the flow and keeps things from getting worse.
Cut the power to wet areas. Flip the breakers if water is near outlets or appliances. Safety first.
Drain what’s left in the system. Open faucets and flush toilets to let the pipes empty out.
Take quick photos. Snap pictures of the damage—your insurance will thank you later.
These steps won’t fix the break, but they’ll buy you time and make cleanup easier.

When It’s Time to Call a Plumber

Some small leaks can wait a bit, but a burst pipe is always an emergency. Call 2 Sons Plumbing Auburn right away if:

Water is pouring out uncontrollably
Ceilings or walls are bulging with water
The leak is near electrical wiring or outlets
You can’t find your shutoff valve

We’ll show up fast, shut down the problem, and repair or replace the damaged section of pipe.

What Repairs Typically Cost

Small spot fixes: $250–$1,200, depending on location

Bigger structural repairs: Costs vary if drywall, ceilings, or floors are damaged

Don’t Wait—Protect Your Auburn Home

A burst pipe can turn your home upside down in minutes. At 2 Sons Plumbing Auburn, we know how stressful these situations are. Our licensed plumbers handle emergencies like this every day, and we’ll walk you through the fix step by step.

Call us right now at (206) 487-1757. We’ll get there quickly, find the break, and take care of the mess so you can breathe easy again.

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Ashton Wylde

05:46 21 Oct 25

Great service and Dave their plumber is the best. We have an odd house with even odder plumbing. The pipes are a mess of grandfathered-in open air nonsense, when our pump started making some noises (and a little leaking) after some DIY heat tape adventures (getting ready for colder weather), we were worried that we would need a massive repair but Dave came and looked at it and immediately realized we had unplugged the float plug from the pump plug which was 90% of the problem and the leak just need a little tightening of a flex joint. The company was quick and didn't charge for an estimate or in this case a quick "thats not plugged in right". The experience and the overall professionalism has convinced me that when I do finally need that big repair job, I'll call these guys.

Ashton Wylde

05:46 21 Oct 25

Spencer Charles

05:07 20 Oct 25

Booking an appointment was extremely easy, and we were able to get one just the next day. Communication was excellent with timely reminders and a call before our appointment. Kerry did a fantastic job both advising us and effectively resolving our issue.

Spencer Charles

05:07 20 Oct 25

LuAnn Mitchell

02:38 14 Oct 25

I have all good things to say about 2 Sons Plumbing. My first experience was a few years ago and the whole process went very smoothly. Making the appointment was easy and quick, the repair was done with no problem and I thought the price was fair. Recently, Dave from 2 Sons came out to look at several plumbing problems I was having and, within a matter of minutes, all of the problems were diagnosed. Dave gave me options and estimates all before he left my house. I haven’t had the work done yet but appreciate the information and the prices seemed fair to me. Dave was on time, professional and very knowledgeable. 2 Sons are my go to Plumbers.

LuAnn Mitchell

02:38 14 Oct 25

Kayla Huitt

16:58 13 Oct 25

Bob at 2 Sons Plumbing was amazing! We had a horribly backed up kitchen sink drain and he was able to fix it, and save us some money in the process! He heard what we had to say about our issue and double checked everything. Super friendly and very helpful. Thank you for the amazing work Bob!

Kayla Huitt

16:58 13 Oct 25

Mingmin Zhu

00:31 11 Oct 25

I had great experience with Chase, Riley, Seth, Manu, Nolan with a recent fix. They showed up promptly, transparent about the price upfront, set the expectations right, very professional, got things done perfectly, great communication and very honest and patient to answer all my questions, I will definitely use 2 sons again and will recommend it to my friends and neighbors.

Mingmin Zhu

00:31 11 Oct 25

Arul Menezes

00:41 10 Oct 25

Stellar job by Carey and his team at 2sons today. I had a complex job -- installing a yard hydrant/faucet for a garden across the (private) street. They had to go into the floor of the garage, run piping under the floor, out of the house, across the road. Had to cut into the asphalt, trench down a couple feet, then patch it all up again, including fixing the garage concrete floor. Super job. Looks really clean. Got it all done in a day.

Arul Menezes

00:41 10 Oct 25

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00:04 10 Oct 25

A wonderful experience every time with 2 Sons plumbing. Jake and Angelo helped us with our plumbing issue. They showed up on time and gave a very reasonable estimate for the repair. We ended up replacing a couple of toilets and a part of a sink drain. They came back the next day to complete the work due to our schedule. Excellent communication, prompt, and hard working! Thank you so much Jake and Angelo!! We are very happy with 2 Sons and have used them multiple times.

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00:04 10 Oct 25

Erica G.

00:11 09 Oct 25

Brandon and Ethan were awesome. I had a basic plumbing issue that I was too scared to address myself. They were very non judgmental and provided excellent customer service. I totally recommend 2 Sons Plumbing.

Erica G.

00:11 09 Oct 25

Jackie Gordon

20:00 02 Oct 25

Overall very pleased! Was able to get same day appointment. The work was done within the quoted timeframe and the cost reasonable. Thanks Marco and team.

Jackie Gordon

20:00 02 Oct 25

Overall very pleased! Was able to get same day appointment. The work was done within the quoted timeframe and the cost reasonable. Thanks Marco and team.

Catherine Huxford

22:46 21 Jul 25

Woke up this morning to find a leak under kitchen sink !
Wasn’t sure who to contact. Did some research and came up with 2 Sons Plumbing.
Contacted them and set up time for today.
Kept us informed about time and who would be doing the job.
Angelo and a trainee arrived on time.
Assessed the problem and gave us a quote. Did the job in timely manner.
Finished and cleaned up area.
They charged the exact price they quoted. Gave us a one year guarantee.

Catherine Huxford

22:46 21 Jul 25