Burst Pipe Repair in Leesburg, VA

When you make the call

The number on this page puts you through to an independent plumber who works in Leesburg. Have a few details ready: where the water is appearing, whether the main is closed, what the pipe looks like and whether the water heater is off. A quick photo helps if you can take one safely.

On arrival, the plumber confirms the water is off, finds the exact failure and opens walls or ceilings only as far as needed. The damaged section is cut out and replaced, the lines are refilled slowly to push out air, and nearby joints are checked under pressure. If the break is outside in the line from the meter, the plumber will explain what digging is needed first. Timing depends on the hour and the plumber's workload, so no arrival time is promised.

What drives the price

• Exposed pipe in a basement versus pipe behind finished drywall or tile
• Copper, PEX or older material and the fittings each needs
• Excavation and backfill for a yard line
• Extra splits found once pressure returns
• Nights, weekends and holidays

Leesburg's utility and rules

The Town of Leesburg Department of Utilities runs its own water system, separate from Loudoun Water, drawing from the Potomac River at its Kenneth B. Rollins plant. The Town maintains lines in the street up to and including the meter; the owner is responsible for the supply line from the meter box to the house. For a break in the street or at the meter, call Utilities at 703-771-2750 during business hours, or Leesburg Police non-emergency at 703-771-4500 after hours. Some customers just outside town limits are also on Town water, so check your bill.

The median home was built in 1993, though the historic district downtown has much older buildings. Town water is moderately hard, typically 100 to 150 ppm. For permits, Loudoun County Building and Development issues building permits in town after a Town of Leesburg zoning permit, and the Town tells residents to confirm with the County whether a project needs one.

Before the plumber gets there

• Keep the main closed and open a low faucet to drain the lines
• Move rugs, boxes and electronics away from the water
• Clear a path to the shutoff, water heater and the leak
• Photograph the damage for your insurer
• If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 and Washington Gas at 844-WASHGAS (844-927-4427), option 1, from outside