What should you do when a pipe bursts in your house?

When a pipe bursts in your house, immediately shut off the main water supply and then call an emergency plumber to stop the leak and limit damage. Water from a burst line spreads fast, so quick isolation of the system prevents soaked walls, floors, and wiring. Lanz Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. provides 24/7 emergency service with immediate dispatch and on‑site repairs for burst pipes. Our team regularly handles urgent burst‑pipe calls around the Mansfield area.

Do these steps right away:

• Find the main shutoff by the water meter; turn the wheel clockwise or move the lever to off.
• Cut power to any wet area at the breaker if water is near outlets or appliances.
• Open cold faucets and flush a lower‑level toilet to drain pressure from the lines.
• Move valuables from wet zones and photograph damage for insurance.

Keep a shutoff tool and flashlight by your main valve so you can act even faster next time.

Updated: 2026-08-04

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