Prepare Your Pipes Before Freezing Weather

Protect your plumbing system from cold weather damage with winterization services in Marble Falls, Texas.

When temperatures drop in Marble Falls, your pipes become vulnerable to freezing and bursting, especially in unheated spaces like crawl spaces, attics, and outdoor faucet areas. You might not think about your plumbing until water stops flowing or you notice a puddle forming beneath a pipe that split overnight. Winterizing your system before a cold snap arrives keeps water moving safely and prevents the kind of damage that turns a quiet winter evening into an urgent repair situation.


Marble Falls Plumbing LLC focuses on insulating exposed pipes, draining outdoor lines, and preparing your system to handle freezing conditions without cracking or leaking. We wrap vulnerable sections with foam sleeves, disconnect and drain hoses, and make sure water in exterior spigots is completely removed. If you have a vacant property or a home that sits empty during winter months, this service becomes even more important because no one is around to catch early warning signs of trouble.


If you want to protect your plumbing before the next freeze in Marble Falls, reach out to schedule a winterization appointment

Ice encases outdoor pipes. Long icicles hang from the frozen metal against a light-colored wall.
Frozen water pipe with icicles attached to a gray, textured wall.

How We Prepare Your System for Cold

When we winterize your plumbing in Marble Falls, we start by identifying every section of pipe that sits outside your heated envelope, including garage walls, exterior hose bibs, and lines running through uninsulated attics. We apply foam pipe insulation to these areas, secure it with weather-resistant tape, and check that no gaps remain. For outdoor faucets, we shut off interior shutoff valves, open the exterior valve to release trapped water, and leave it open so any remaining moisture can expand without causing a rupture.


After the work is finished, you will notice that your exposed pipes are covered, your outdoor faucets are dry, and your system is set up to handle overnight lows without risk of a freeze-related failure. This preparation reduces the chance of waking up to burst pipes, water damage in your walls, or a complete loss of water pressure during the coldest part of the year.


We also check for drafts around pipe penetrations, recommend leaving cabinet doors open on exterior walls during freezing nights, and confirm that your main shutoff valve is accessible in case you need to act quickly. This service does not include interior repiping or replacing fixtures, but it does address the preventive steps that keep your existing plumbing intact when temperatures fall below freezing.

Hands working on plumbing pipes wrapped in insulation in a wall.

Questions homeowners usually ask before we start

Homeowners in Marble Falls often want to know what winterization involves, when to schedule it, and whether their specific setup needs extra attention before cold weather arrives.


  • What does winterizing plumbing actually include? We insulate exposed pipes, drain outdoor faucets and hose connections, shut off exterior water sources, and check for vulnerable spots in unheated areas. The goal is to remove water from places where it can freeze and cause a pipe to split.
  • When should I schedule winterization in Marble Falls? You should schedule before the first hard freeze, typically in late fall or early winter when overnight lows are forecast to drop below thirty-two degrees. If you have a vacant home, schedule as soon as you know the property will sit empty during cold months.
  • How long does the winterization process take? Most homes take one to two hours depending on how many outdoor faucets you have and how much exposed piping runs through unconditioned spaces. We work efficiently and make sure every vulnerable section is addressed before we leave.
  • What happens if I skip winterization and a pipe freezes? A frozen pipe can burst once it thaws, flooding your walls, ceilings, or crawl space and requiring emergency repairs that cost significantly more than preventive winterization. You may also lose water access until the damage is fixed.
  • Do I need to do anything after you winterize my plumbing? We recommend leaving cabinet doors open under sinks on exterior walls during freezing nights and letting a faucet drip slightly if temperatures stay below freezing for extended periods. These steps add extra protection on top of the winterization work we complete.


Marble Falls Plumbing LLC works with homeowners throughout Marble Falls to protect plumbing systems before winter weather creates problems that could have been avoided with a few hours of preparation. If you want your pipes insulated and your outdoor lines drained before the next cold front, contact us to set up a winterization visit.