Frozen Pipe Risk & Thaw Planner
Pinpoint the likely freeze, get a safe thaw plan, and see if there’s burst risk. Copy your checklist or book same-day help in Hamilton.
Trusted Frozen Pipe Help
If a line is frozen or you’re worried about a burst, Greg’s Plumbing & Heating can help today.
Our Hamilton-area team safely thaws pipes, repairs splits, and prevents refreezing. Use the tool above to build a safe thaw plan, then book same-day service if you need hands-on help.
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Backwater Valve Install & Rebate Help in Hamilton–Halton–Niagara
Our licensed plumbers use safe, controlled thawing (no open flames), then check every joint for leaks and make permanent repairs on the spot. If your kitchen or bath sits on an exterior wall, we can add heat-trace with GFCI, upgrade to frost-free hose bibs, re-route vulnerable lines, and air-seal cold rim-joists to stop repeat freezes. We serve Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Grimsby, Binbrook, Caledonia, and Niagara Falls with same-day emergency service.
Not sure what to do first? Use the Frozen Pipe Risk & Thaw Planner above, then Book Online or call 905-928-6831 for fast help. If you suspect a split, follow the main shut-off guide and keep the area electrically safe.
Disclaimer: The planner provides homeowner guidance only. Do not use open flame. If you see bulging, hear spraying, or can’t access the frozen section, shut off water at the main and contact a licensed plumber.
FAQs: Backwater Valve Rebate Checker
No flow or a thin trickle usually means frozen. Bulging, misting, or hissing suggests a split. If you hear spraying, shut the main and follow our Hamilton shut-off guide, then Book Online.
Open the affected faucet slightly first. If there’s any sign of a split (bulge, wet fittings, hidden spraying), shut the main immediately and call 905-928-6831.
Use gentle, moving heat: hair dryer on low or warm towel wraps. No open flame. See full steps in our Frozen Pipes guide.
Accessible freezes often release in 15–60 minutes. If there’s no progress in ~45 minutes—or you can’t access the chase—call a pro for same-day thawing in Hamilton.
PEX tolerates some expansion, but fittings and valves can crack. After thaw, run water and check each joint for a damp ring. We handle quick leak repairs.
Yes. Keep a pencil-thin drip on problem lines overnight. It relieves pressure and helps prevent bursts.
Avoid deep setbacks during cold snaps. Hold 20–22 °C overnight, especially for kitchens and vanities on exterior walls.
Request a curb-stop shut-off through the City and call us for help. For emergencies, use Emergency Plumbing
