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Frozen Pipes: indicative national pricing
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Typical price band£90–£240
Pricing basisfixed quote agreed before work starts
Typical attendance1–2 hours
Urgency profileEmergency

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my pipes are frozen or if it's a supply problem?

Check a neighbour or your supplier's incident map: if they have water and you don't, and it's below freezing, suspect an ice plug — especially if only some outlets are dead. Dead outlets map to the frozen run's location.

Can I pour boiling water on a frozen pipe?

No — thermal shock can crack the pipe or joints, converting a freeze into a burst. Gentle, gradual heat from the tap end backwards is the safe method.

The pipe thawed and now it's leaking — why?

It split while frozen; the leak just waited for the thaw. Isolate at the stopcock and treat it as a burst pipe repair — this is the standard sequence, which is why we say be ready at the stopcock before thawing.

Do frozen pipes always burst?

No — many freeze-thaw cycles pass without a split, but each one stresses the pipe, and you don't know which cycle wins. A pipe that freezes regularly is a lagging job waiting to be booked.

Should I leave taps dripping in a freeze?

A slight drip on a vulnerable run keeps water moving and relieves pressure, and can help in severe cold. It's a stopgap, not a strategy — lagging and heat are the real fixes.

What temperature should I keep my house to protect pipes?

In hard frosts, a continuous low setting (commonly suggested around 12–15°C) with the loft hatch ajar protects most systems better than on-off cycling. Frost stats and smart TRVs make this automatic.