Frozen Pipes in Fort Worth, TX
Frozen pipes? Act fast to prevent a burst — here's what to do.
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Best Frozen Pipes Pros in Fort Worth
#1Conditional Hire
Ernie's Plumbing Service, Inc.
4.7Frozen Pipes: 95/100
“Randy did the job in the time he said it would take”
#2Conditional Hire
Emergency Plumber Now
4.9Frozen Pipes: 90/100
“We had a plumbing emergency hit on a Saturday night at 9:30pm. Before reaching EPN, I had called so many so called "emergency" plumbers that night and none would answer or return calls. Then I came to EPN and Brandon was the ONLY business that answered the phone!”
#3Strong Hire
1-Tom-Plumber
5Frozen Pipes: 85/100
“These guys did everything they could to keep the price as low as they could while still giving excellent quality. They replaced a toilet, snaked a line and replaced a valve on my guest bathroom toilet and it cost me the same as the other company for their two visits that didn't fix anything.”
All Frozen Pipes Pros in Fort Worth
Ernie's Plumbing Service, Inc.
4.7·2.0k reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Exceptional responsiveness to emergency calls and…
Technicians consistently explain work clearly and educate…
Handles major jobs professionally with strong cleanup and…
Willingness to offer free service or discounts in some cases, and…
Concerns
Two separate reviews describe overpricing or material selection…
Refusal to provide copies of paid diagnostic scans.
Emergency Plumber Now
4.9·61 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Emergency capability cited heavily: 15 emergency-plumber mentions;
After-hours arrivals confirmed: 8pm call brought a tech within an…
Workmanship cited 11 times including a slab leak repair and…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
1-Tom-Plumber
5·310 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Weekend/after-hours emergency response confirmed in 7 mentions,…
Two-hour response on a same-day call with the issue fixed at a…
Scott and David flagged by name for grinder-pump and main-line…
Concerns
Sunday emergency pricing called out as 'more expensive due to…
M2 Plumbing & Drains, LLC
5·48 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
After-hours/Sunday emergency response evidenced
Burst-pipe rescue during DFW freeze
Refused to charge for a quote visit when problem turned out to be…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Leak Wranglers Plumbing & HVAC
5·329 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
10-minute callback via Thumbtack cited explicitly
Tech Hunter cleared and swept a clogged root-damaged septic at no…
Weekend water-restoration emergency handled
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Blue Diamond Plumbing of Texas(Plumber near you)
4.7·30 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
Owner Cameron answered a Christmas Eve frozen pipe call and was…
Saturday emergency sewer call answered
Direct text communication with the owner
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Plumb Shield Plumbing
4.8·1.1k reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Christmas Day emergency call answered
Frost-proof pipe extension repair within hours of call despite…
Sidewalk leak dispatch
Concerns
Allegation that owner reports negative Yelp reviews as spam and…
One Yelp reviewer charged $850 to replace an outdoor spigot…
Drain Kings Plumbing
5·450 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Sunday burst-pipe repair handled by Desmond
Honest no-leak diagnosis cited
Outdoor plumbing job completed in 2 days after 2 prior companies…
Concerns
1 reviewer reports a $225 → $175 price negotiation on a…
Fort Worth Rescue and Restore Plumbing LLC
4.9·140 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Multiple reviewers cite same-day or next-day service, including a…
Quotes consistently come in well under competitors
Customers speak to a real plumber on first call
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Panther City Plumbing
5·545 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day service cited in 3 of 5 sampled reviews including slab…
Repeat customer cites 3 separate jobs
Toilet replacement turned from call Monday to install Thursday…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Flow Bros Plumbing
5·218 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day service confirmed in 16 mentions;
Weekend sewage backup handled same Saturday
Workmanship cited in 18 reviews including water heater installs…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Plumb Shield Plumbing - Arlington
5·80 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Proceed with care5.0Google
Strengths
After-hours capacity verified
Same-day water heater replacement completed within 3 hours of…
Camera diagnosis offered on backed-up line for peace of mind
Concerns
Multiple Yelp 1-stars allege predatory pricing on emergency calls…
1 reviewer claims the owner has reported their spouse's negative…
expensive cited 3x and surprise_fees 2x
1 Yelp 1-star claims a pipe repair failed within 24 hours and…
On Point Plumbing DFW
5·520 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Sunday-call transparency: 1 reviewer says On Point was the only…
Underground waste-lift tank pump replaced, yard restored, and…
Same-day call-and-arrive cited in 2 of 5 reviews (Reggie B.
Concerns
1 of 5 reviews (4-star) carves out price as the negative: 'Aside…
Molberg Plumbing
4.9·498 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Saturday-evening emergency call answered and fixed within a…
Honest diagnosis vs. 3 prior plumbers: Robert located the…
Workmanship cited in 2 of 5 reviews (themeCounts.workmanship=2);
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
CR Plumbing, Air & Electric
4.9·186 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day emergency response cited in 3 of 5 sampled reviews…
Pricing described as 'very reasonable' and 'extremely reasonable'…
Reviewers note techs explain the process clearly and try…
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 Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth?
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 Fort Worth?
In Fort Worth 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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