Burst Pipe? Act Fast to Limit the Damage
Michigan winters are hard on plumbing. Pipes in outside walls, crawl spaces, garages and unheated basements can freeze and split, and the leak often does not show until the ice thaws. A half-inch pipe can release hundreds of gallons an hour into walls, ceilings and floors.
Select Restoration responds around the clock from our shop in Fraser. We extract the water, open up wet walls and ceilings where needed, set up drying equipment and track moisture every day until the structure is dry. Then our own crews make the repairs.
First step if a pipe bursts: shut off the main water valve, usually in the basement where the line enters the house. Then call us and, if needed, a plumber to fix the pipe itself.
Where Burst Pipe Water Ends Up
Water travels. We find it and dry it, wherever it went.
How We Handle a Burst Pipe
Our Water Damage Work
Our own crews and our own equipment on real frozen and burst pipe cleanup jobs.
Local, family run, since 1993
Why Metro Detroit Homeowners Trust Select Restoration
Letting a company into your home after a fire or flood takes trust. Here is what you can count on from us, and what our customers say about us.
What Happens When You Call
How to Help Prevent Frozen Pipes
- Keep the heat at 55 degrees or higher, even when you are away.
- Open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls during cold snaps.
- Let faucets drip on the coldest nights.
- Disconnect garden hoses and shut off outside spigots in the fall.
- Insulate pipes in garages, crawl spaces and unheated rooms.
Why Call Select Restoration for Burst Pipes
- 24/7 response from Fraser, minutes from your home
- Moisture meters and thermal imaging on every job
- Drying and repairs from one company
- Detailed photos and readings for your insurance file
- IICRC certified, licensed and insured
- Serving Macomb County since 1993
Insurance & Deductible Help
We work with all insurance carriers. We document the damage with photos, moisture readings and a detailed estimate your insurance company can review, and we keep you updated at every step.
- No money up front: your deductible is due when the work is done
- $500 off upgrades through our Deductible Forgiveness Program
- Financing and payment plans available
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a burst pipe covered by homeowners insurance?
Sudden pipe bursts are often covered, but coverage can depend on whether the home was heated and maintained. Check your policy. We document the damage so your insurance company can review it.
Do you fix the pipe?
We focus on the water damage: extraction, drying and repairs. A licensed plumber repairs the pipe itself, and we can work alongside your plumber.
How long does drying take after a burst pipe?
Usually three to five days. Walls and ceilings sometimes take longer, and we check readings daily.
Can wet drywall be saved?
Sometimes, if the water was clean and we start drying fast. Drywall that has swollen, sagged or stayed wet too long has to be replaced.
Is Select Restoration near me?
If you are anywhere in Macomb County or the rest of Metro Detroit, yes. We are a local company, not a call center: our shop is at 31435 Utica Road in Fraser, and for frozen & burst pipe water cleanup our crews can usually be at your door within about an hour, 24/7. Call 586-791-3900.
