How to Protect Outdoor Faucets from Freezing in Alexandria, VA
I’ve Seen It Too Many Times…
If you live in Alexandria and have outdoor faucets, garden hose lines, or an outdoor kitchen, freezing weather can cause serious damage.
And most people don’t even realize it until it’s too late.
I’m Dennis Rollins, retired U.S. Navy Chief and owner of Veteran Plumbing Services.
I’ve been in enough crawlspaces and basements to tell you—when a pipe freezes and bursts, it’s a mess.
Water ends up in the foundation, inside the walls, or flooding a finished basement.
It’s never cheap to fix, and in some cases, insurance won’t cover it if they say you didn’t prepare.
What Actually Happens When It Freezes?
It’s simple.
Water left inside outdoor pipes expands when it freezes.
That pressure has nowhere to go, so the pipe cracks.
And you might not see that damage until days later, when everything thaws and water starts leaking into your home.
Here’s How I Help My Customers Avoid That
If you’re in Alexandria, here’s what I recommend before it gets cold:
- Shut off the indoor valve that feeds your outdoor faucet.
- Drain the faucet completely—don’t just shut it off and hope for the best.
- Cover your spigots with insulated covers to keep the cold out.
- Got an irrigation system or outdoor kitchen? Let me winterize it properly with air pressure to clear the lines.
Not Sure Where the Shut-Off Valve Is?
That’s okay. A lot of folks don’t.
I can come out, take a look, and show you exactly what to do.
Or I can winterize the system for you so you don’t have to worry about it.
Don’t Wait Until the Pipe Bursts
A cracked outdoor line can cost you $2,000 or more in repairs.
Trust me—I’ve seen it happen again and again.
📞 Call Veteran Plumbing Services today at 703-791-1339
I’m Dennis Rollins. I served my country, and now I’m here to help you protect your home.
📞 Schedule online Veteran Plumbing Services Anytime — 24 hours a day.
