# BurstPipe.ca > A burst pipe, handled — stop the water, protect the house, fix the pipe properly, and make the insurance claim hold up. BurstPipe.ca is part of the HAUSE Home network — an independent Canadian information and service-request network (not a contractor). Contact: info@hause.ca, 403-679-3100. BurstPipe.ca is an independent Canadian guide to handling a burst water pipe from the first minute to the final repair. It covers closing the main shut-off, electrical and ceiling hazards, how much water escapes, drying within the 48-hour mould window, repair methods for copper, PEX, CPVC, galvanized and poly-B, planning costs, and how home insurance treats sudden and freezing losses. ## Guides ### Dry out - [Clean, grey and black water: how the source of the water changes a burst pipe cleanup](https://burstpipe.ca/guides/clean-grey-and-black-water/): Clean, grey or black water after a burst pipe? How the source and time change the cleanup, what gets thrown out, protective gear and when to call a pro. - [Drying out after a burst pipe: what to remove, what to dry, and the 48-hour mould window](https://burstpipe.ca/guides/drying-out-after-a-burst-pipe/): Drying out after a burst pipe: why 48 hours matters for mould, what to remove, how dehumidifiers and air movers work, and when drying is really done. ### Find the leak - [Burst pipe in a wall or ceiling: how to tell, how to find it and how it gets fixed](https://burstpipe.ca/guides/burst-pipe-in-wall-or-ceiling/): Burst pipe in a wall or ceiling: the sounds and stains that give it away, finding the break with the meter and a moisture meter, and opening and drying it. - [Burst pipe under a concrete slab or in the yard: who owns it, how it is found and how it is fixed](https://burstpipe.ca/guides/burst-pipe-under-slab-or-in-the-yard/): Burst pipe under a concrete floor or in the yard: signs, who owns the service line, leak detection, reroute versus breaking the slab, and digging safely. ### First hour - [The main water shut-off valve: where to find it and how to close it in a burst](https://burstpipe.ca/guides/main-water-shut-off-valve/): Where the main water shut-off usually is in Canadian houses, condos and townhouses, how to close gate and ball valves, and what to do if it will not turn. - [What to do when a pipe bursts: the first five minutes, first hour and first two days](https://burstpipe.ca/guides/what-to-do-when-a-pipe-bursts/): What to do when a pipe bursts: the hazards to check first, how to stop the water, what to photograph, who to call and what to finish in the first 48 hours. ### Insurance - [Documenting a burst pipe insurance claim so it holds up](https://burstpipe.ca/guides/burst-pipe-insurance-claim-documentation/): How to document a burst pipe insurance claim: photos, the failed pipe, moisture logs, receipts, a contents list and the proof of loss deadline. - [Burst pipes in rentals and condos: who pays, who repairs and whose insurance responds](https://burstpipe.ca/guides/burst-pipe-tenants-landlords-condos/): Burst pipe in a rental or condo: what tenants, landlords, unit owners and condo corporations usually pay for, and whose insurance responds. - [Does home insurance cover burst pipes? Sudden, gradual and freezing losses in Canada](https://burstpipe.ca/guides/does-home-insurance-cover-burst-pipes/): Does home insurance cover a burst pipe in Canada? The sudden versus gradual test, freezing while away, heat and draining conditions, and deductibles. ### Repair - [How a burst pipe is repaired, material by material](https://burstpipe.ca/guides/burst-pipe-repair-by-pipe-material/): How burst pipes are repaired in copper, PEX, CPVC, PVC, galvanized steel and poly-B: identifying the pipe, the right joint, and when to repipe instead. - [Plumber or water damage restoration company: who to call after a burst pipe](https://burstpipe.ca/guides/plumber-or-water-damage-restoration/): Plumber or water damage restoration company after a burst pipe? What each trade does, when you need both, and how to compare their estimates. - [After the repair: finding the root cause and stopping a second burst](https://burstpipe.ca/guides/preventing-another-burst-pipe/): After a burst pipe, stop a repeat: find the root cause, check pressure and expansion, reroute or repipe, and add leak sensors or an automatic shut-off. - [Temporary burst pipe fixes: the stop-gaps that hold, and the ones that fail](https://burstpipe.ca/guides/temporary-burst-pipe-fixes/): Temporary burst pipe fixes compared: repair clamps, push-fit couplings, silicone tape and epoxy putty, what each can hold and what fails. ### Safety - [Burst pipe safety: electricity, sagging ceilings and contaminated water](https://burstpipe.ca/guides/burst-pipe-electrical-safety/): Burst pipe safety first: when water near outlets or the panel means calling the utility, what to do under a sagging ceiling, and when water is contaminated. ## Tools, costs and reference - [Burst pipe repair cost: plumbing, drying, rebuild and the bigger jobs](https://burstpipe.ca/costs/burst-pipe-repair-cost/): Burst pipe repair cost in Canada for 2026: planning ranges for the plumber, leak detection, drying, drywall and flooring, slab and yard leaks and repiping. - [Burst Pipe Repair Matcher: the stop-gap, the proper repair and who should do it](https://burstpipe.ca/tools/burst-pipe-repair-matcher/): Burst Pipe Repair Matcher: pick the pipe material, damage and location to see the stop-gap, the permanent repair, who should do it and what else to check. - [Burst Pipe Water Loss Timer: how much water escapes before the valve is closed](https://burstpipe.ca/tools/burst-pipe-water-loss-timer/): Burst Pipe Water Loss Timer: estimate litres a minute from a pinhole, crack or split pipe at your pressure, the total before shut-off and the depth. - [Burst pipe in Calgary: the shut-off, when to call 311, and what the City does and does not cover](https://burstpipe.ca/calgary/): Burst pipe in Calgary: close the main, when to call 311, the City's service valve and property-line split, permits for repairs, main breaks and cold snaps. - [Burst pipe glossary](https://burstpipe.ca/glossary/): Burst pipe glossary: 62 plain definitions for shut-offs, pipe materials, repair fittings, water damage drying, water categories and insurance claim terms. - [Burst pipe FAQ](https://burstpipe.ca/faq/): Burst pipe FAQ for Canadian homes: shutting off water, electrical safety, drying and mould, repair by pipe material, costs, insurance, rentals and condos. ## Network ## Optional - [Full text for language models](https://burstpipe.ca/llms-full.txt) - [Editorial standards](https://burstpipe.ca/about/)