Frozen & Burst
Pipe Repair in Saint Anthony & the Upper Valley
If your pipes are frozen or a pipe has burst, call us at (208) 351-3502) right now. We provide emergency frozen and burst pipe repair across Saint Anthony, Rexburg, Ashton, Island Park, and Fremont County. We’re local — not 45 minutes away in Idaho Falls — and we respond [24/7 / after hours].
If you have time to read — or you’re here to prevent a freeze before it happens — keep going. We cover both below.
Pipes frozen or burst right now?
(208) 351-3502
Based in Saint Anthony, ID · Fast Local Response
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- Fremont County & Beyond
Act Fast
If Your Pipes
Are Frozen Right Now
Don’t panic, but don’t wait either. A frozen pipe that hasn’t burst yet can sometimes be thawed without damage — but the window is limited. Here’s what to do:
01
Turn on the affected faucet
Open both hot and cold handles. Even a trickle means water is starting to move, which helps the thawing process. As ice melts, the flow will gradually increase
02
Try to locate the freeze.
Frozen sections are usually in the most exposed areas — pipes against exterior walls, in crawl spaces, in unheated garages, or in attic spaces. If you can see the pipe, look for frost, bulging, or ice visible through exposed sections.
03
Apply gentle heat if the pipe is accessible.
Use a hair dryer, heat lamp, space heater aimed at the area, or towels soaked in hot water wrapped around the pipe. Never use a propane torch, blowtorch, or open flame — this is a fire hazard and can cause the pipe to burst from rapid thermal expansion.
04
Start at the faucet and work back toward the freeze
Heating from the faucet end toward the frozen section allows water and steam to escape as ice melts, reducing pressure buildup.
05
Call Coppers Plumbing
Call Coppers Plumbing if you can’t locate the freeze, if the pipe is inaccessible, or if the pipe has already burst. (208) 351-3502. We have the equipment and experience to thaw pipes safely in locations you can’t reach — inside walls, under floors, and in crawl spaces — and to repair any damage from a burst
Full Emergency Coverage
Emergency Plumbing Situations We Handle
If it’s causing active damage, creating a health hazard, or leaving you without running water — it’s an emergency. Here’s what we respond to
Turn on the affected faucet.
Turn on the affected faucet.
Open both hot and cold handles. Even a trickle means water is starting to move, which helps the thawing process. As ice melts, the flow will gradually increase.
learn more >> 
Try to locate the freeze.
Try to locate the freeze.
Frozen sections are usually in the most exposed areas — pipes against exterior walls, in crawl spaces, in unheated garages, or in attic spaces. If you can see the pipe, look for frost, bulging, or ice visible through exposed sections.
learn more >> Apply gentle heat if the pipe is accessible.
Apply gentle heat if the pipe is accessible.
Use a hair dryer, heat lamp, space heater aimed at the area, or towels soaked in hot water wrapped around the pipe. Never use a propane torch, blowtorch, or open flame — this is a fire hazard and can cause the pipe to burst from rapid thermal expansion.
learn more >> 
Start at the faucet and work back toward the freeze.
Start at the faucet and work back toward the freeze.
Heating from the faucet end toward the frozen section allows water and steam to escape as ice melts, reducing pressure buildup.
learn more >> 
Call Coppers Plumbing
Call Coppers Plumbing
if you can't locate the freeze, if the pipe is inaccessible, or if the pipe has already burst. (208) 351-3502. We have the equipment and experience to thaw pipes safely in locations you can't reach — inside walls, under floors, and in crawl spaces — and to repair any damage from a burst.
learn more >>
Know Your Risk
Why Frozen Pipes
Are So Common in the Upper Valley
This isn’t a question of if — it’s a question of when, and whether you’re prepared.
The temperatures are extreme.
Saint Anthony averages over 170 days below freezing per year. January lows regularly hit -10°F to -15°F, with cold snaps pushing -20°F or colder. Ashton is colder. Island Park routinely sees -25°F to -35°F in winter, with documented extremes near -60°F. These aren’t temperatures where “maybe the pipes will be fine.”
Older Homes Have Vulnerable Plumbing
Many Saint Anthony homes were built decades ago, before modern insulation standards. Pipes routed through exterior walls, uninsulated crawl spaces, and unheated utility areas are common. What was “good enough” in a milder winter isn’t good enough at -20°F
Crawl Spaces Are the Biggest Risk
The Upper Valley has a lot of homes with crawl space foundations. Pipes running through a crawl space that isn’t properly enclosed, insulated, and sealed from cold air are almost guaranteed to freeze in a severe cold snap.
Outbuildings and detached shops.
Barns, shops, and outbuildings with water lines are especially vulnerable because they’re often minimally heated or unheated. A water line running underground to an outbuilding can freeze if it’s not buried below frost depth — which in Fremont County is 48–60 inches depending on soil conditions.
Vacant properties and cabins.
Island Park and the Upper Valley have significant seasonal properties. A cabin that’s closed up for winter with the heat off and the water left on is a burst pipe waiting to happen. A single undetected burst can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage before anyone notices.
Cabin & Seasonal Owners
Winterization Service for Cabins & Seasonal Properties
If you own a cabin in Island Park, a vacation home in Teton Valley, or a seasonal property anywhere in the Upper Valley, Coppers Plumbing provides professional winterization to protect your plumbing from freeze damage.
A winterization visit is a tiny fraction of the $10,000–$50,000+ that a burst pipe in an unoccupied home can cost in water damage, mold remediation, and structural repair.
What's Included
Fall Winterization
We drain all water lines and the water heater, blow out remaining water with compressed air, apply antifreeze to all traps, and shut down the water supply. Your property is protected all winter regardless of the temperature.
Spring Startup
When you're ready to reopen, we turn the water back on, refill lines, restart the water heater, inspect for any freeze-related damage, and confirm everything is flowing properly before you move back in.
Monitoring Coordination
If you have a property manager or caretaker checking the property during winter, we work with them as the on-call plumber if a problem is discovered.
Straight Talk on Pricing
What Frozen & Burst Pipe
Repair Costs
Here’s what to expect for the most common frozen and burst pipe scenarios in the Upper Valley.
Frozen — Not Yet Burst
Pipe Thawing
Cost depends on the location and accessibility of the freeze. Pipes in accessible areas are on the lower end. Pipes inside walls or under floors require more time and specialized equipment.
Already Burst
Burst Pipe Repair
A straightforward repair in an accessible area is on the lower end. Repairs inside walls, under slabs, or in difficult-to-reach locations cost more due to access work and restoration needed.
Prevention
Winterization & Insulation
A seasonal property winterization visit is a small fraction of the $10,000–$50,000+ a burst pipe in an unoccupied home can cost. Heat tape and insulation installation cost varies by pipe length and accessibility.
Written Estimate Before Any Work Starts
We give you a clear estimate before we start. No surprises on the bill. And we won’t pressure you into a massive replacement during a crisis — if a repair gets you through safely, we’ll do the repair.
Be Prepared
How to Prevent
Frozen Pipes
Prevention is cheaper than repair — always. Here’s what actually works in the Upper Valley:
Insulate Exposed Pipes
Every pipe in a crawl space, garage, exterior wall, or unheated area needs foam pipe insulation at minimum. For high-risk areas, self-regulating heat tape underneath the insulation provides active freeze protection. In this climate, this isn’t optional — it’s baseline.
Seal Crawl Space Vents in Winter
Cold air flowing through an open crawl space will freeze pipes regardless of insulation. Seal foundation vents, repair gaps in skirting, and consider a vapor barrier on the crawl space floor to reduce cold air infiltration.
Let Faucets Drip During Extreme Cold
On nights forecast below -10°F, open both hot and cold faucets on exterior walls to a slow drip. Moving water resists freezing. It’s a small water cost compared to a burst pipe repair.
Open Cabinet Doors Under Sinks
Sinks on exterior walls — especially kitchen sinks — benefit from having cabinet doors opened during cold snaps, allowing warm interior air to reach the pipes behind them.
Never Let the Thermostat Drop Below 55°F
Even when leaving for vacation. If you’re gone for an extended period during winter, have someone check the house periodically to confirm the heat is running
Know Where Your Shutoff Valve Is
Find it before you need it. Test it to make sure it turns. A stuck or corroded shutoff valve during a burst pipe turns damage from hundreds of dollars into thousands. (208) 351-3502
Customer Reviews
What Our Customers Say
Mark Evans
Saint Anthony, ID
Pipe burst in my basement at 10pm on a Saturday. Tyler answered on the first ring, was at our house in 40 minutes, and had the water back on before midnight. Couldn’t ask for better service.
Mark Evans
Saint Anthony, ID
Pipe burst in my basement at 10pm on a Saturday. Tyler answered on the first ring, was at our house in 40 minutes, and had the water back on before midnight. Couldn’t ask for better service.
Mark Evans
Saint Anthony, ID
Pipe burst in my basement at 10pm on a Saturday. Tyler answered on the first ring, was at our house in 40 minutes, and had the water back on before midnight. Couldn’t ask for better service.
Don’t Wait — Every Minute Counts
Pipes Frozen Right Now? Stop Reading and Call.
(208) 351-3502
We’re based in Saint Anthony and serve the entire Upper Valley — Rexburg, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs, and all of Fremont County. We’re local, and we can be there fast.