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A Pipe Burst in My House—What’s the Emergency Procedure?

It happens in an instant. The house is still, and then you catch it—that unfamiliar rushing sound that makes your stomach tighten. You follow it, hoping it’s nothing, but then you see it. Water is spilling across the floor, soaking into the carpet, streaking down the wall.

What do I shut off first? How much damage is already done? Panic rises fast, because you know water doesn’t wait. But here’s what matters most: you are not helpless. Even in those first frantic minutes, there are steps you can take to slow the damage, protect your family, and keep control of the situation until help gets there.

At 2 Sons Plumbing Federal Way, we’ve been there with families in this exact moment—soaked floors, racing hearts, and the overwhelming fear of what comes next.

First Things to Do When a Pipe Bursts

It’s easy to freeze in the middle of chaos, but having a checklist in your head can calm the panic. Here’s what you should do right away:

Shut off your home’s main water supply – Stop the flow before it causes even more damage.
Turn off electricity near the water – If water is close to outlets, flip the breakers in that part of the house. Safety first.
Drain what’s left in the pipes – Run faucets and flush toilets to clear out water still sitting in the lines.
Take quick photos or videos – Your insurance company will want proof of what happened before cleanup starts.

Even these simple steps can protect your home while you wait for a plumber.

When to Call for Immediate Help

Sometimes the situation feels like it’s too much to manage. If you notice:

Ceilings sagging or walls swelling with trapped water
Flooding reaching outlets, appliances, or your breaker box
Water spreading so fast you can’t contain it

That’s when you call 911 or your utility provider first. Once your family is safe, your next call should be to a professional plumber you trust. At 2 Sons Plumbing Federal Way, we treat burst pipes as emergencies and respond quickly to stop the damage and get repairs started.

What Repairs Usually Cost

The cost of fixing a burst pipe depends on where it’s located and how severe the damage is. Most Federal Way homeowners can expect:

Pipe repair or replacement: $250–$1,300

Full restoration: Costs vary depending on how much water damage your home has sustained.
Acting quickly usually keeps the repair simpler and less expensive.

You Don’t Have to Face a Burst Pipe Alone

When water starts flooding through your home, it feels like the world tilts sideways. The sound is loud, the mess grows by the second, and your mind races to figure out what to do. It’s overwhelming, and panic is often the first thing that sets in. But here’s the truth—you don’t have to go through that moment alone.

At 2 Sons Plumbing Federal Way, we know exactly how stressful and frightening these emergencies feel because we’ve been there with families just like yours. Call us right now at (206) 487-1757.

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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