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A Pipe Burst in My House—What Now

A burst pipe is one of those things you never see coming. One minute the house feels normal, then suddenly there’s water on the floor, dripping from the ceiling, or running down the walls. At 2 Sons Plumbing Tacoma, we get these calls all the time. The truth is, you don’t have a lot of time to think—you just need to act.

First Things to Do

Don’t waste time. Here’s what matters most:

Shut off the main valve. This is step one, no matter what. Turn it off and the flood slows down.
Kill the power nearby. If water’s close to outlets or lights, shut off the breaker. Water and electricity together are dangerous.
Drain what’s left. Open faucets, flush the toilets. Let the pipes empty out so less water sits in them.
Grab your phone. Take photos or video. Insurance will want proof.

None of this fixes the break, but it buys you time and keeps the damage from spreading.

When It’s Not Just a Plumbing Problem

Sometimes it’s more than a pipe leak. Call 911 or your utility company right away if:

The ceiling looks like it’s about to give out.
Water is running toward outlets or electrical panels.
You hear hissing near a gas line.

Safety first. Once that’s handled, call 2 Sons Plumbing Tacoma at (206) 487-1757. We’ll come out, stop the water, replace the broken pipe, and start getting things back in order.

What It Might Cost

Everyone wants to know the price. The truth is, it depends on where the pipe broke and how bad it got before you caught it. On average:

Small repair: $250–$1,300
Big cleanup and restoration: varies a lot. Could be replacing drywall, flooring, insulation. If mold prevention is needed, it adds more.

The faster you shut off the water, the more likely it stays on the cheaper end. If water runs for hours, you’re looking at bigger repairs.

Why Pipes Burst Around Tacoma

It’s not random. Pipes burst for reasons:

Cold weather. Tacoma isn’t the coldest place, but a hard freeze still cracks pipes in crawlspaces or outside walls.
Old pipes. Corrosion and age make them weak. Sometimes they just give out.
High pressure. If your water pressure is too high, the weakest pipe pays the price.

When we fix one break, we usually check the rest of the system too. No point fixing one spot if another is about to go next.

Why Call Us

When you’re ankle-deep in water, you don’t need fancy talk. You need someone who shows up fast and gets the problem under control. That’s what we do at 2 Sons Plumbing Tacoma. We’ve helped plenty of families in the same situation. We’ll explain things in plain English, fix the pipe, and help you figure out the cleanup.

Call Right Now

If you’ve got a burst pipe, don’t wait. Call 2 Sons Plumbing Tacoma at (206) 487-1757. We’ll send a licensed plumber right away to stop the water and fix the break.

One call. The water’s shut off. The pipe is repaired. And you can finally breathe again.

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Oaktree President

22:17 24 Oct 25

Our house decided to replace our own toilet, but we got stuck halfway through because we didn’t have the right tools and accidentally broke an anchor bolt. I called 2 Sons Plumbing, and they showed up within an hour to help us out. Derek, our plumber, was super friendly, explained everything clearly, and got the job done quickly and professionally. Excellent service all around—highly recommend!

Oaktree President

22:17 24 Oct 25

Victor Garcia

20:12 23 Oct 25

Dave and David came and cleared out a huge clog in my kitchen sink (both sides) that has been plaguing us for a while as well a ton of glass shards that got into the drain when our glass fridge shelf broke. Dave walked us through each step of the process and explained everything which was excellent. He also gave us advice about galvanized piping replacement. They even gave us a few free parts for the sink drain that had eroded away and didn’t charge extra for it!! All around 5 star service!!!

Victor Garcia

20:12 23 Oct 25

Steve P

20:40 21 Oct 25

Fantastic service and communication. Local company. Solved my clogged basement laundry utility sink. Dave and David were courteous, informative, professional and easy to engage with. Scheduling was easy (they came the next day) and they arrived within the expected time window. Transparent pricing and i could also apply a coupon. I will use them again.

Steve P

20:40 21 Oct 25

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