It is a cold January morning and you go to the faucet only to get nothing. Or perhaps you are concerned over what a burst pipe might mean for your home and finances. Some of us would rather not have to put our plumbing to the test of yet another Pennsylvania winter and wonder if it will hold up.
We at NexGen Plumbing & Drains are fielding such questions as we do every year, and we can put your mind at ease. A family run operation in Levittown and Lower Bucks County, you can put in a call to our team on (267) 802-2349. With 35 years in the industry between them, our plumbers have all the answers and understand the effect this area’s winter has on pipes.
There is no underestimating the winter we have here. Once it gets below freezing the water in your pipes will freeze and put up an expansion. The force with which that happens puts a strain on the pipe walls and in time causes cracks or a complete rupture. One burst is enough to put water in your room, ruin your drywall and floors and put thousands of dollars in the red for repairs.
The Cost of Frozen Pipes
Let us be blunt: the plumber’s bill is not the whole story. A burst means you could be out of pocket for restoration work, mold remediation and any belongings you have lost. You might even find yourself paying for a hotel while the job is completed.
Then there is the matter of prevention. There is no comparison in cost between winterizing your plumbing and putting out a fire after the fact. We put this article together to make the case that a bit of forethought will keep you from depleting your savings.
A Few Ways to Winterize
You need not be a pro to do what is required. Before the hard freeze comes around consider these:
- Put away your garden hoses after you have drained them
- Turn off the supply to outdoor spigots and let the rest of the water run out
- Any exposed piping in a garage, basement or crawl space should be insulated
- Close up any gaps where the cold can get to the pipes
- Do not let the thermostat fluctuate when you are not home
- In very cold weather a running faucet will take some of the pressure off
- Open up the cabinet doors under the sink to let the pipes warm
They are things one can miss but they are important. The pipe along an outside wall or in an unheated garage is prime to freeze and often overlooked.
Out of Sight Problems
What of the trouble you cannot see behind a wall or under ground? Homeowners are at a loss there; you can do nothing to insulate what is out of reach or to stop a slow leak before it splits in the cold.
An inspection by a professional is worth it. We employ in-house cameras at NexGen Plumbing & Drains to examine sewer lines and the like for any weak spots or existing cracks, nipping them in the bud before winter makes an emergency of it. Our team does leak detection and repair so a drip does not turn into a frozen catastrophe. If you have an inkling something is amiss, address it in the fall or early winter. It is less expensive than waiting for the damage to occur.
A Local Family Team
Being community-driven and family-operated is something we are proud of at NexGen Plumbing & Drains since we made our start in 2025. Thomas Warrell is the public face of the company with Milt and Jen Warrell part of the day to day. We are fully licensed and insured (License #067806) and our estimates are honest, with nothing hidden.
We cover residential and commercial work in a 20-mile radius or so, from Newtown and Yardley to Langhorne, Bensalem, Bristol, Morrisville, Feasterville, Warminster and Richboro. And we will give you a free estimate so you know where you stand.
Make sure a frozen pipe does not come as a surprise. Get in touch with NexGen Plumbing & Drains at (267) 802-2349 to have your home winterized or to set up an inspection. Our office is open 8 to 5 Monday to Friday and our seasoned plumbers are on hand to help you put off the kind of repairs you can do without.
