What to do if a pipe bursts – professional plumbers explain how to deal with a dire situation

A farmhouse kitchen sink under a window in a sage green kitchen.

Burst pipes are one of the worst maintenance nightmares any household can suffer, especially in winter. 

Although it is far better to take steps to prevent frozen pipes to protect them from bursting in the first place, if one does rupture in your home or yard, you must act quickly and calmly to prevent further damage to your property.