In The Event Of Frozen Pipes...

[PlumbingWerx]

Plumbing tip: When water freezes it expands by 10%, making it possible for pipes to burst and leak (everywhere) upon thawing. This can easily be avoided by correctly insulating any vulnerable pipes in your home. To arrange a visit or find out more please get in touch.

Regards,

Ivo @ Plumbingwerx

[computedshorty]

Should you get a frozen pipe that might burst. Do you know where the interior stopcock is situated most are at the entry to the property if you have a cellar it would be there, or most are under a main sink unit.

Be ready with buckets and cloths to mop up, move anything away from near the frozen pipe as it will get damaged.

Be preparted to keep warm by other ways Gas, or open fire, fill several containers with water as you wont be able to flush toilet or make tea by electric. If you do get a burst remove anything that is moveable off of the floor as water will travel under a carpet and you might not notice until it gets soggy.

[PlumbingWerx]

*@ computedshorty:* Good points, well made.

If you have turned off your water at the mains, as per Computedshorty's comment, the sense of urgency is reduced, so please, by all means call MORE than one plumber to get the best quote. Just because it's cold and the roads aren't very welcoming doesn't mean you should be ripped off!

Regards,

Ivo @ Plumbingwerx

[peckhamboy]

I had a frozen pipe this morning on my way to work, but then I realised my flies were open and once I'd done them up it soon thawed out.

[Loz]

I have a newish build house (St Francis Estate) and I can't find the stopcock anywhere. There is one in the ground outside the house but nothing I can find inside.

Has anyone on the estate found theirs?

[PlumbingWerx]

Hi Loz,

In addition to the external stopvalve there should also be an internal one, under your sink. If you are in any doubt or lack confidence in your ability to do this yourself please call a qualified plumber to assist you in the event that it is necessary.

Regards,

Ivo @ Plumbingwerx