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When your pipes freeze in Northfield’s brutal winters, you’re looking at no water, potential flooding, and thousands in damage if pipes burst. We stop that cycle fast.
Our professional thawing equipment gets water flowing again without the fire risks of DIY methods. No cutting walls, no guesswork, no waiting days for service.
You get your normal routine back, your property stays protected, and you avoid the headache of major water damage repairs.
Go-Rooter has served Cook County since 2001, handling frozen pipe emergencies when Chicago-area winters get brutal. We’ve seen every type of freeze-up Northfield throws at us.
Our licensed, bonded, and insured team responds 24/7 because pipe emergencies don’t wait for business hours. We’re locals who understand how quickly temperatures drop here and what that means for your plumbing.
Over 150 customers trust us with 4.9-star ratings because we show up fast, fix it right, and keep our pricing transparent.
First, we locate the frozen section using professional diagnostic tools. No guessing, no unnecessary wall cutting.
Next, we use electric thawing equipment designed specifically for this job. This safely heats the pipe from the inside out, melting ice without fire hazards or property damage.
As the ice melts, water starts flowing again. We monitor the entire process and check for any damage that might have occurred during the freeze. You’ll know exactly what happened and what we fixed before we leave.
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Professional pipe thawing using safe electric equipment that won’t damage your walls or create fire risks. We handle both copper and iron pipes up to 175 feet long.
Emergency response typically within 1-2 hours in Northfield because we know how fast burst pipes can flood your home. Same-day service available 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Upfront pricing means no surprises on your bill. We’ll assess the situation, give you the cost, and get your approval before starting work. Most thawing jobs complete in under an hour once we arrive.
Pipes can burst within hours once they freeze, especially when temperatures drop to 20 degrees or lower, which happens regularly in Northfield winters. The danger isn’t just the ice expanding inside the pipe.
When water freezes, it creates a blockage that traps liquid water between the ice and your closed faucet. This creates up to 2,000 pounds of pressure per square inch, enough to rupture most residential pipes.
That’s why time matters so much when you discover frozen pipes. The sooner we can thaw them safely, the better chance we have of preventing a burst that could release 250 gallons of water per day into your home.
DIY thawing attempts cause more problems than they solve. Using torches, open flames, or excessive heat can cause pipes to burst from rapid temperature changes, plus create serious fire hazards in your home.
Hair dryers and space heaters might work on exposed pipes, but most frozen sections in Northfield homes are behind walls or in crawl spaces where you can’t safely apply heat. Even if you can reach the pipe, you won’t know if it’s already cracked and ready to flood your home when it thaws.
Professional thawing equipment lets us control the process safely, monitor for damage, and handle the job without putting your property at risk. The cost of professional service is always less than water damage repairs.
We use electric thawing machines that send controlled, low-voltage electricity through the pipe itself. This heats the metal from the inside, melting ice gradually without needing to access the pipe through your walls.
The equipment works on both copper and iron pipes and can clear frozen sections up to 175 feet long. As the ice melts, flowing water helps clear the remaining blockage naturally.
This method is much safer than cutting into walls to reach frozen pipes, and it’s faster too. Most thawing jobs are complete within an hour, and you don’t have drywall repairs to deal with afterward.
First, turn off your main water supply to prevent flooding if the pipe has already burst or bursts during thawing. The main shutoff is usually located where the water line enters your house or near your water meter.
Open the faucets connected to the frozen pipe to relieve pressure and allow thawed water to drain. Don’t use any heating devices yourself, especially open flames or high-heat tools that can cause rapid expansion and pipe bursts.
Call us immediately at the first sign of frozen pipes. Early intervention prevents most burst pipe situations, and our emergency response means we can usually be there within 1-2 hours to handle the thawing safely.
Professional pipe thawing typically costs around $100-300, depending on the location and complexity of the freeze. This includes our emergency response, professional thawing equipment, and checking for any damage.
Compare that to burst pipe repairs, which average $500-1,500 for the plumbing work alone, plus potential thousands in water damage restoration. The average water damage claim from frozen pipes runs about $15,000.
We provide upfront pricing before starting any work, so you’ll know exactly what the service costs. Most customers find that professional thawing is the most cost-effective choice when you consider the alternative of burst pipe damage.
Absolutely. After we handle the immediate thawing, we can install pipe insulation, heat tape, or recommend other winterization measures specific to your home’s problem areas.
Many frozen pipe situations in Northfield happen in the same vulnerable spots year after year – usually pipes along exterior walls, in unheated crawl spaces, or areas where insulation is inadequate.
We’ll identify these risk areas during our service call and give you options for permanent solutions. Simple preventive measures like proper insulation or heat cables cost much less than repeated emergency service calls, and they give you peace of mind through the whole winter season.
