Burst & Frozen Pipe Cleanup: What to Do When Pipes Burst in Grove City

Woke up to water pouring through the ceiling or a soggy carpet? If your pipe just burst, don’t panic—but move fast. At Total Home Water Restoration, we handle pipe burst emergencies across Grove City, Columbus, and surrounding neighborhoods like Hilliard, Dublin, and Reynoldsburg. Here's what you need to know right now.

Step 1: Shut Off the Water

Find your main water shutoff valve and turn it off. It's often near your water meter in the basement or utility room. Stopping the water flow will minimize further damage.

Step 2: Cut the Power (If Needed)

If the water is near electrical outlets, appliances, or the breaker box, turn off the power. Safety first. If you’re unsure, wait for a professional.

Step 3: Call for Emergency Pipe Burst Repair

Time is critical. The longer water sits, the worse the damage. Call Total Home Water Restoration at 380-246-1837. We’re locally based and respond fast—day or night.

We’ll:

• Stop the leak

• Extract standing water

• Dry and dehumidify your home

• Replace damaged drywall, flooring, and insulation

• Handle insurance paperwork, if needed

Step 4: Take Photos for Insurance

Before cleanup begins, snap photos or videos of the damage. Document soaked floors, walls, ceilings, furniture—anything affected.

Step 5: Start Airflow

If it’s safe, open windows and use fans to start drying things out. But don’t rely on this alone. Hidden moisture behind walls or under flooring can lead to mold in 24–48 hours.

Why Pipes Freeze and Burst

It doesn’t take sub-zero temps for a pipe to freeze. It often happens:

• In unheated basements or crawl spaces

• Behind poorly insulated walls

• Overnight when temps drop and heat is turned down

When water freezes, it expands, putting pressure on the pipe until it cracks. When it thaws, water rushes out—fast.

Do You Need to Tear Out Drywall?

Not always. If we catch it early, we may only need to dry behind the wall using specialized equipment. But if water has been sitting, the drywall may be soft, moldy, or buckled—and will need to be replaced.

How Long Does It Take to Dry Out?

A typical pipe burst can take 3 to 5 days to fully dry, depending on:

• How long the water ran

• How much was absorbed

• The type of materials affected

We use commercial-grade fans, dehumidifiers, and moisture meters to make sure it's truly dry—inside and out.

Emergency Pipe Burst Repair You Can Trust

You don’t need a sales pitch. You need help. That’s how we run things at Total Home Water Restoration.

We’re fully licensed and insured. We know Ohio code. And we treat every job like it’s our own home.

Serving:

Grove City, Columbus, Hilliard, Galloway, Dublin, Worthington, Westerville, New Albany, Upper Arlington, Reynoldsburg, and Pickerington.

Got a Burst Pipe? Don’t Wait.

Call Tyler Zimmerman and the team at Total Home Water Restoration at 380-246-1837 for 24/7 response.

We’ll fix it like it’s our own home.