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From Seattle to Miami, one free call reaches an independent, licensed plumber who works in your ZIP code. Burst pipes, backed-up drains, sewer lines, water heaters and hidden leaks. You hear the price and approve it before any work starts.
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Every contractor holds the license your state requires.
Price before work
Approved by you, in writing.
Camera-verified sewer work
See the problem before you pay.
Freeze-smart repairs
Fix the break and the cold spot.
Water spraying? Shut it off first.
Emergency? Call now- Step 1
Find the main valve
Usually in the basement or crawlspace where the water line enters, near the meter.
- Step 2
Turn it off
Round handle clockwise; lever a quarter turn so it crosses the pipe.
- Step 3
Drain the lines
Open the lowest faucet in the house to relieve pressure.
- Step 4
Call
Tell the plumber what failed and where. Photos help your insurer.
More: what to do when a pipe bursts · preventing frozen pipes
Start with what you see
What's happening at your place?
- No water on a freezing morningUsually: A frozen pipe in a wall, crawlspace or garage
- Water spraying or dripping through a ceilingUsually: Burst pipe, failed supply line or fitting
- Sewage coming up the basement floor drainUsually: Blocked main sewer line or city main surcharge
- No hot water or a leaking tankUsually: Failed igniter, element or corroded tank
- Several drains are slow at onceUsually: Roots or buildup in the main sewer line
- Water bill jumped for no reasonUsually: Hidden leak or running toilet
- Toilet runs or rocksUsually: Worn flapper, fill valve or wax seal
- Rusty water or low pressure everywhereUsually: Aging galvanized pipes
Plumbing services
From a dripping faucet to a new sewer line
Every page explains the signs, what the plumber does, how long it takes and what drives the price.
Not sure what you need?
Describe it on the phone. A licensed plumber will tell you what's likely wrong and what it costs to fix.
Local knowledge
What breaks depends on where you live
Climate, soil, water hardness and the age of the housing stock decide which plumbing problems show up first. The plumber you reach works locally and knows the pattern.
Northern freeze belt
From Minnesota to Maine and down the Rockies, the risk is cold: pipes in exterior walls, crawlspaces and garages split during arctic snaps and leak when they thaw.
Gulf and Southeast humidity
Slab foundations, hard water and storm-driven groundwater mean slab leaks, corroded water heaters and sump pumps that run all summer.
Desert Southwest
Very hard water scales up heaters and fixtures, and buried lines in caliche soil can shift. Outdoor plumbing faces heat rather than ice.
Older city housing
Rowhouses and prewar homes in places like Philadelphia, Chicago and Baltimore often still have cast-iron or clay sewer laterals and galvanized supply lines that clog and corrode.
In freezing climates, blow out sprinkler lines before the first hard frost.
Winterization and backflow guideBefore you call
Call now, or schedule it?
Northern Colorado winters and basements change what counts as urgent. Here's a quick way to sort it out.
Call right away
- A frozen pipe that has split or is dripping as it thaws
- Water coming through a basement ceiling or wall
- Sewage backing up through a basement floor drain
- A sump pump that stopped while water is rising
- A leaking water heater tank
- No water during a cold snap
Usually fine to schedule
- A slow bathroom drain
- A toilet that runs now and then
- A dripping outdoor spigot in summer
- Sprinkler backflow testing in spring
- Hard-water scale on fixtures
- A water heater approaching 12 years old
First step: In a freeze, shut off the main and open a faucet before the pipe thaws; a split pipe leaks hardest as it warms. Check coverage near you
Call (833) 615-1180What the work looks like
Old pipe out, new pipe in
Drag the slider. These are example stock photos, not specific Kestrel jobs.
Problem: Corroded galvanized supply lines causing low pressure and rusty water.
Work: Old lines replaced with new piping, fittings and shut-off valves, then pressure-tested and inspected.
Problem: A failed pipe joint leaking under pressure, patched temporarily.
Work: Water shut off, damaged section cut out and replaced with new pipe and fittings.
Service area
Nationwide, with street-level detail where we started
Calls are answered in all 50 states. Our most detailed local pages cover 23 communities in Larimer, Weld and eastern Boulder counties, Colorado.
Fort Collins & Timnath
Southwest Weld
Plumbing guides
Answers before you call
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Colorado
Before a sub-zero night, disconnect hoses, confirm sprinklers are blown out, open cabinet doors on outside walls, keep the heat at least in the mid-50s even when away, and let vulnerable faucets drip.
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Should You Get a Sewer Scope Before Buying a Home?
Yes for homes more than about 20 years old, homes with mature trees, or any home with past backups.
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Water Heater: Repair or Replace?
Repair when the tank isn't leaking and the heater is under about 8 years old.
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Questions homeowners ask before they call
Frozen pipe, clogged drain, no hot water?
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