Burst Pipe Repair & Water Cleanup in Dallas, GA
Paulding County's hillside lots and crawl spaces make burst pipes a real winter risk around Dallas. Here's how to respond fast.
Right now: shut off the main water. In crawl space homes, look just inside the crawl space access or where the line enters the foundation. Then open a faucet at the lowest point of the house to drain the lines.
Why Dallas homes are vulnerable
Dallas and the rest of Paulding County have grown fast, with many homes built on sloped lots. On a hillside, the downhill side of a crawl space is often taller and more exposed, with vents catching wind. That's where supply lines tend to freeze first.
- Exposed crawl space lines on the downhill side of the house
- Long supply runs from the meter on bigger, rural-style lots
- Well systems and pressure tanks in some outlying homes, which can freeze in pump houses or crawl spaces
- Exterior wall sinks and outdoor spigots
Signs a pipe burst under the house
- Sudden drop in water pressure
- Hissing or running water sound under the floor
- Meter spinning with all fixtures off
- For well homes: the pump running constantly
On a well? Turn off power to the well pump at the breaker as well as closing the main valve, so the pump doesn't keep pushing water out of the break or burn itself out.
Getting it dried
- CallTell us your Dallas or Paulding County address and what happened.
- Get connectedWith an independent restoration company serving Paulding County.
- Extraction and dryingPumping the crawl space, removing wet insulation, drying joists and subfloor.
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Frequently asked questions
Do restoration companies serve rural parts of Paulding County?
Many do, though response times can be longer outside Dallas and Hiram. When you call, we'll connect you with a company that serves your area.
Can a frozen well line cause water damage?
Yes. A break between the pressure tank and the house, or inside the crawl space, can flood the area under the home. Shut off the pump and the main valve right away.
Water in your home? Get a local pro on the way.
Call and we'll connect you with an independent local water damage restoration company that serves your area. The referral is free, and many local companies answer around the clock.