Frozen Pipes in Mountain View, CA
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Best Frozen Pipes Pros in Mountain View
#1Strong Hire
Local Rooter and Plumbing
4.9Frozen Pipes: 90/100
“Had a plumbing emergency due to a pipe breaking for the washer water supply line and thank you to local Rooter especially to Duy for taking the job on such short notice. Duy is very professional and knowledgeable on how he was able to repair and restore water service to our home.”
#2Conditional Hire
Plumbing Guys
4.8Frozen Pipes: 80/100
“Saved my weekend after a valve broke on our sump pump. Came out, went and got the new part, came back and replaced it all in the span of ~3 hours.”
#3Strong Hire
Michael Gardner Plumbing
5Frozen Pipes: 80/100
“He was dealing with an emergency repair at another home which took hours. He arrived the following day and also gave me a discount since I was patient in waiting”
All Frozen Pipes Pros in Mountain View
Local Rooter and Plumbing
4.9·74 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+7 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Emergency plumbing dispatch documented in 3 of 5 analyzed reviews…
Repeat customers explicitly state 'wouldn't use any other…
Detailed long-form workmanship narrative for a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Plumbing Guys
4.8·28 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Sunday-evening clogged pipe cleared with jetting equipment
Same-day sump-pump valve replacement (left-and-returned-with-part…
Same-day faucet-stem replacement squeezed into busy schedule for…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Michael Gardner Plumbing
5·98 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Sunday and emergency response within 30 minutes
Lays out multiple price options from lowest to highest cost…
Came back next-day during the holidays after handling another…
Concerns
One-person operation — at least one reviewer waited because…
Monarch Plumbing and Rooter Inc
4.9·325 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+7 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day or next-morning arrival in 3 of 5 sampled reviews (8am…
Toilet-repair and water-leak workmanship: tech opened a wall to…
Multiple named techs (Eli, Jack, German, Cruz, Herman) called out…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Water Heater Specialists
4.9·270 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Water-heater specialty validated: 4 of 5 sampled reviews…
Midnight-leak → noon-installed turnaround: 'leaked at midnight.
Returned next morning with a second new tank when first tank's…
Concerns
One reviewer notes water-heater install 'was a little bit pricey'
Rayne Plumbing & Sewer Service, Inc.
4.5·64 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.5Google
Strengths
2am water heater rupture got immediate plumber contact and…
Answering service callbacks within 5 minutes, on-site under an…
Same-day water heater replacement and same-day leak diagnosis at…
Concerns
Sample skews older — 3 of 5 sampled reviews are from 2021-2023,…
J&K Emergency Plumbing Services
4.8·21 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
35-minute night response to a 10pm burst pipe, valve shutoff +…
Same-day diagnose-and-resolve called out…
Concerns
Only 21 total Google reviews and 3 of 5 sampled reviews are short…
24/7 Plumber - Shark Plumbing Services
4.9·101 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Repiping specialty: 2 of 5 reviews describe whole-home repipe…
Sewer-line camera diagnosis + replacement in 2 of 5 reviews, with…
Holiday/emergency response: 10-minute arrival for a leaking water…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose
4.8·3.4k reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day online booking confirmed in 2 of 5 analyzed reviews…
Late-Saturday booking picked up immediately and dispatched same…
Reasonable pricing for drain work cited in 2 of 5 reviews;
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Wave Plumbing & Heating-Hayward Plumber
5·103 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Water-heater work cited in 2 reviews
Sunday-morning emergency call answered and tech arrived in…
Repeat-customer kitchen-faucet install cited (Fareed)
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·262 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sunday-call coverage cited in 2 of 5 sampled reviews (clogged…
Tech Jerry refused to charge after a Sunday visit when the…
15-minute call confirmation cited for a toilet repair, with…
Concerns
One reviewer (Sunday DIY-failed job) reports being left without…
Active Plumbing and Rooter
5·106 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Sub-30-minute Sunday-night dispatch for double-toilet backup (1…
Within-hour arrival noted by 2 reviewers, including one same-day…
Pricing described as most reasonable vs competitors in 3 of 5…
Concerns
1 of 5 reviewers paid more than the original water-heater quote…
$15 Sewer & Drain Service
4.8·649 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
After-hours response within 90 minutes of service call
Quoted price matched final invoice
Drain main and shower stem repairs completed in under an hour in…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Superior Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services - San Jose
4.9·59 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day completion on an insurance-required detection device…
Catches underlying issues: Dylan fixed a sewage blockage and…
Before/after photo documentation on large emergency jobs, with…
Concerns
Only 5 of 59 reviews sampled
On R Way Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
5·95 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
After-hours availability: Jeff answered after 9pm Friday when 4…
Pricing called out as cheaper than a previous long-term plumbing…
Honest non-billed visit after a sink unclogged itself before…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Common Frozen Pipes Scenarios
DON'T Use Open Flames
Never use a torch, candle, or space heater directly on pipes. Use a hair dryer, heat lamp, or wrap pipes in hot towels. Open flame near pipes risks fire and can cause them to burst.
Open the Faucet
Open the faucet connected to the frozen pipe. Running water (even a trickle) helps melt ice from the inside and relieves pressure that causes bursts.
Apply Heat Slowly
Start heating from the faucet end and work toward the frozen section. This allows water to flow out as ice melts, reducing pressure.
Know When to Call a Pro
If you can't locate the frozen section, the pipe is inside a wall, or you suspect it has already burst, call a plumber immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my pipes are frozen?
Signs of frozen pipes: no water comes out when you turn on a faucet, only a trickle, frost visible on exposed pipes, or unusual odors from drains (a frozen line can cause waste backup). In Mountain View, pipes in exterior walls, unheated basements, and crawl spaces freeze first.
Will frozen pipes always burst?
No — but the risk is high. When water freezes, it expands and creates pressure between the ice blockage and the faucet. If that pressure has nowhere to go, the pipe bursts. Quick thawing reduces the risk. Copper and galvanized pipes are more vulnerable than PEX.
How much does frozen pipe repair cost in Mountain View?
Thawing a frozen pipe without damage: $100-$300. If the pipe has burst: $200-$1,000 for the pipe repair plus water damage costs. Prevention (insulation, heat tape) costs $50-$200 per pipe run — much cheaper than repair.
How do I prevent frozen pipes in Mountain View?
In Mountain View winters: insulate pipes in unheated areas, leave faucets dripping during extreme cold, keep cabinet doors open under sinks on exterior walls, maintain heat at 55°F+ even when away, and disconnect garden hoses before the first freeze.
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