{"id":15578,"date":"2026-08-26T05:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T05:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youset.ca\/?p=15578"},"modified":"2026-07-27T19:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T19:04:55","slug":"what-to-do-about-a-burst-pipe-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/what-to-do-about-a-burst-pipe-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"A Pipe Burst in My House. What Next?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A burst pipe can catch you completely off guard, and in the moment, you may not know what to do first. Do you call a plumber right away? Try to stop the leak yourself? When should you contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/home-insurance\/\">home insurance<\/a> provider?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you ever find yourself in this situation, you\u2019re not alone. Water damage is the leading cause of <a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/home-insurance-claims\/\">home insurance claims<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a pipe bursts, acting quickly matters just as much as having the right insurance coverage. In this step-by-step guide, we\u2019ll walk you through exactly what to do to limit the damage and prevent it from happening again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"post-callout-block_cb502b198ef598ab28152a8261df4771\" class=\"post-block py-8\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"px-6 py-8 border-l-8 border-indigo-500 rounded-l-lg md:py-11 md:px-12 bg-grayBluish-50\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-6 text-grayBluish-900 h3\">Key takeaways<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose body-2 text-grayBluish-900\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If a pipe bursts in your home, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn off the main water supply\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn off electricity in affected areas (if safe to do so)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Drain and locate the burst pipe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Move your belongings away\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Document the damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Call a plumber\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact your home insurance provider\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Begin cleanup and drying\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Save all estimates and receipts\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take measures to prevent future burst pipes <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-turn-off-the-main-water-supply-and-heat\">Step 1: Turn off the main water supply and heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first and most important step is to turn off your main water supply. In most cases, the main water shut-off valve is located in the <a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/flooded-basement-and-insurance\/\">basement<\/a>, mechanical room, crawl space, or garage, or near where the main water line enters your house. If the burst pipe is connected to a specific fixture, like a toilet or sink, you may be able to shut off the smaller valve there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-turn-off-electricity-in-affected-areas-if-safe-to-do-so\">Step 2: Turn off electricity in affected areas, if safe to do so<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If water is leaking near outlets, appliances, or electrical panels, avoid touching anything. If you can safely reach your breaker panel without standing in water, turn off the power to the affected area. But if it looks too risky, leave it alone and call a licensed electrician or emergency services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-drain-the-pipes\">Step 3: Drain the pipes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the water supply is shut off, drain your pipes of any remaining water to relieve the pressure and prevent any more water from freezing in the pipes (if that\u2019s the issue). You can do so by turning on the cold taps and flushing the toilets until they\u2019re empty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-locate-the-burst-pipe\">Step 4: Locate the burst pipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Locate the source of the leak. Listen for dripping or running water, and look for water stains or bulging ceilings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-move-belongings-away-and-contain-the-water-nbsp\">Step 5: Move belongings away and contain the water&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once it\u2019s safe, move all your electronics, furniture, rugs, clothing, and any valuables away from the leak to prevent further damage. If it\u2019s a large leak, use buckets, towels, or a wet\/dry vacuum to collect standing water, and place a bucket under any leaks from the ceiling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"post-cta-block_73f7780a27d83889ac280c6dc2f2fc50\" class=\"post-block pt-8 pb-8 lg:pb-20\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lg:flex justify-between items-center gap-x-6 rounded-lg bg-indigo-600 px-8 py-7 shadow-[0_2px_10px_0_theme(colors.surface.background.disabled)]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-white lg:mb-0\">Get the best price on insurance year-after-year<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.app.youset.ca\/start?lng=en&#038;externalId=blog\" class=\"the-button the-button--white !text-text-primary\">Get a quote<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-6-document-the-damage\">Step 6: Document the damage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before starting any major cleanup, document the damage. Take photos and videos of the burst pipe, standing water, leaks, and damaged walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, and personal belongings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-7-call-a-plumber-nbsp\">Step 7: Call a plumber&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call a licensed plumber to stop the leak and repair the pipe. Avoid attempting repairs yourself, as improper fixes could reduce your eligibility for insurance coverage. Be sure to keep the plumber\u2019s invoice and repair notes, as your insurer may ask for them if you <a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/home-insurance-claims\/\">file a claim<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-8-contact-your-home-insurance-provider-nbsp\">Step 8: Contact your home insurance provider&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact your insurer as soon as possible to report the damage and get guidance on the next steps. They may send an adjuster, recommend approved restoration companies, or tell you what temporary repairs are allowed before the claim is assessed. Emergency repairs are usually expected, but you may need to wait for approval before starting permanent repairs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-9-understand-what-your-home-insurance-may-cover\">Step 9: Understand what your home insurance may cover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, sudden and accidental water damage from a burst pipe is covered under <a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/home-insurance\/\">home<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/condo-insurance\/\">condo<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/tenant-insurance\/\">tenant insurance<\/a>. However, coverage depends on your policy, the cause of the burst pipe, and whether the damage was preventable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home insurance generally covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The cost of repairing and replacing your damaged <a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/what-is-contents-insurance-in-canada\/\">personal belongings<\/a> (ex. furniture, electronics, clothing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/what-is-additional-living-expenses-coverage\/\">Additional living expenses<\/a> if your home becomes uninhabitable\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind that insurance usually doesn\u2019t cover the cost of the broken pipe itself, but the resulting damage to your home and belongings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-10-start-cleanup-and-drying\">Step 10: Start cleanup and drying<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/does-home-insurance-cover-mold\/\">Water damage can quickly lead to mold growth,<\/a> so it\u2019s important to dry the area. Open your windows, run fans and dehumidifiers, and remove soaked carpets or rugs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-11-save-all-receipts-estimates-and-reports\">Step 11: Save all receipts, estimates, and reports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep everything related to your claim, including photos, videos, receipts, reports, estimates, and emails from your insurer, so you can refer back if needed. Take photos of paper receipts and make a digital copy of everything.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-12-take-steps-to-prevent-future-burst-pipes-nbsp\">Step 12: Take steps to prevent future burst pipes&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the damage is handled and the pipe is fixed, take steps to prevent this from happening again. Some things you can do to prevent future burst pipes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keeping your home heated during winter\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insulating exposed pipes\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowing where your main water shut-off valve is\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having old pipes inspected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installing a water leak detector\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping water faucets running at a trickle when you\u2019re away\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-next-steps\">Next steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A burst pipe can cause serious damage in a short amount of time, but acting quickly can help limit the cost and stress. Having the right home, condo, or tenant insurance coverage can make a big difference, covering the cost of repairs or replacement for your home and belongings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With YouSet, you can easily compare home insurance policies side by side to find coverage that fits your needs and budget. In just a few minutes, you can get a personalized quote and see how affordable the right coverage could be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-about-burst-pipes-at-home\">FAQs about burst pipes at home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"post-faq-block_d9bcefdcbd7c513212bdab2c00d3bf4f\" class=\"g-post-faq py-8\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse\" data-accordion=\"collapse\" class=\"max-w-[792px] mx-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rounded-[8px] border border-[#E5E5E5] bg-white p-6 md:p-8 mb-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-heading-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"flex gap-2 items-center !bg-white justify-between w-full !outline-none\" data-accordion-target=\"#faq-collapse-body-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-collapse-body-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"font-medium text-left body-2 text-text-primary\">What causes pipes to burst in a house?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative w-[24px] h-[24px] mt-1 faq-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute h-[3px] left-[3px] right-[3px] top-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vertical-line absolute w-[3px] top-[3px] bottom-[3px] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-body-0\" class=\"prose hidden pt-4 max-w-[632px]\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-collapse-heading-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"normalise body-3 !text-text-secondary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pipes can burst for many reasons, including freezing temperatures, clogs that create pressure buildup, and corrosion from unbalanced water pH. In winter, pipes can freeze, expand, and eventually crack or burst.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rounded-[8px] border border-[#E5E5E5] bg-white p-6 md:p-8 mb-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"flex gap-2 items-center !bg-white justify-between w-full !outline-none\" data-accordion-target=\"#faq-collapse-body-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-collapse-body-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"font-medium text-left body-2 text-text-primary\">Who is responsible for a burst water pipe?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative w-[24px] h-[24px] mt-1 faq-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute h-[3px] left-[3px] right-[3px] top-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vertical-line absolute w-[3px] top-[3px] bottom-[3px] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-body-1\" class=\"prose hidden pt-4 max-w-[632px]\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-collapse-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"normalise body-3 !text-text-secondary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you own your home, you\u2019re typically responsible for repairing any burst pipes on your property. If you\u2019re renting, the landlord is usually responsible for repairs unless the damage was caused by negligence (ex. turning off the heat in winter).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rounded-[8px] border border-[#E5E5E5] bg-white p-6 md:p-8 mb-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-heading-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"flex gap-2 items-center !bg-white justify-between w-full !outline-none\" data-accordion-target=\"#faq-collapse-body-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-collapse-body-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"font-medium text-left body-2 text-text-primary\">Does insurance cover a burst pipe? <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative w-[24px] h-[24px] mt-1 faq-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute h-[3px] left-[3px] right-[3px] top-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vertical-line absolute w-[3px] top-[3px] bottom-[3px] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-body-2\" class=\"prose hidden pt-4 max-w-[632px]\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-collapse-heading-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"normalise body-3 !text-text-secondary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, standard home, condo, and tenant insurance policies <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/is-water-damage-covered-by-my-home-insurance-policy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cover water damage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from a burst pipe, as long as it\u2019s sudden and accidental. The broken pipe itself usually isn\u2019t covered, but the resulting damage to your home and belongings is. You may also choose to add optional water damage coverages to your policy for broader protection, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/what-is-sewer-backup-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sewer backup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/what-is-overland-water-coverage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overland water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/what-is-above-ground-water-coverage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">above-ground water coverage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rounded-[8px] border border-[#E5E5E5] bg-white p-6 md:p-8 mb-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-heading-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"flex gap-2 items-center !bg-white justify-between w-full !outline-none\" data-accordion-target=\"#faq-collapse-body-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-collapse-body-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"font-medium text-left body-2 text-text-primary\">Can a burst pipe cause damage to your home?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative w-[24px] h-[24px] mt-1 faq-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute h-[3px] left-[3px] right-[3px] top-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vertical-line absolute w-[3px] top-[3px] bottom-[3px] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-body-3\" class=\"prose hidden pt-4 max-w-[632px]\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-collapse-heading-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"normalise body-3 !text-text-secondary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, a burst pipe can cause damage to your home, including ruined flooring, mould growth, collapsed ceilings, and even structural issues. Acting quickly and turning off the main water supply can help minimize the impact and prevent further damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A burst pipe can catch you completely off guard, and in the moment, you may not know what to do first. Do you call a plumber right away? Try to stop the leak yourself? 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