pipe burst
Sudden water leak
A pipe burst is the rupture of a plumbing pipe, typically from freezing, corrosion, or pressure buildup.
The phrase functions as both noun and verb: We had a pipe burst in the basement describes the event, while The pipe burst overnight describes the action.
Water damage from pipe bursts can be extensive and costly.
- leakEscape through a breach
- floodOverwhelming water overflow
- waterClear essential liquid
- water damageDestruction from liquid intrusion
- flooded basementUnderground room filled with water
plumbing · frozen · copper · pressure · water main · gush · rupture · spray · damage · insurance claim · winter · cold · emergency · plumber · valve · shut off valve · repair · basement
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