Life gets busy, and you may have forgotten to shut off and drain your outdoor hose bib before winter. When spring arrives, you turn it back on to wash your car, tackle seasonal cleaning. Only to discover your hose bib leaking after freeze inside your home causing water damage. If this has happened to you, R & S Restores is here to help.
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As we Michiganders finally shake off winter hibernation and step into spring, we jump into all the usual warm-weather routines—rinsing the salt and grime off our cars, tackling overdue deep cleaning inside the house, and getting gardens and plants back on a regular watering schedule. But before you turn on the outdoor water for the season, it’s smart to take a moment and check your hose bib. If it froze during the winter, it may have cracked somewhere inside the wall, which means water could start leaking into your home or basement even if everything looks fine outside. That hidden leak can quickly lead to expensive problems like damaged drywall, warped wood floors, mold, and ruined insulation. The first time you turn on your outdoor faucet after a cold Michigan winter, do it slowly, listen carefully, and watch for any signs of moisture to help prevent unexpected damage.
While spring is often our busiest season for addressing hose bib leaks, it’s far from the only time or reason these fixtures can fail. A range of underlying plumbing issues can also lead to hose bib problems, including slow-developing leaks you may not notice right away. For example, copper water lines that come into contact with dissimilar metals can experience corrosion and eventually begin to leak over time. In other cases, PEX water line clamps can loosen or fail, creating hidden seepage behind walls or inside crawlspaces. CPVC piping can also become brittle as it ages, making it more prone to cracking under pressure or temperature changes. No matter the cause, the end result is often the same: unwanted moisture and the potential for costly water damage. That’s where IICRC-certified mitigation companies like R & S Restores can step in to help with professional drying, cleanup, and restoration.
R & S Restores proudly serves Livonia, Novi, White Lake, Northville, and communities across the greater Detroit Metro area, providing emergency response as well as as-needed support when water damage strikes. No matter the cause of water damage—whether it’s a sudden burst pipe, overflowing fixture, appliance leak, or storm-related intrusion—our team is ready to help you take fast, practical steps to protect your home or business. If you’re unfortunate enough to discover a hose bib leaking inside your wall, call 888-545-8514 right away or visit us online to schedule an appointment. We’ll inspect the source of the leak, assess the extent of your pipe damage, and start any essential water extraction, drying, and repairs required to help prevent further deterioration. Other R & S Restores water damage services include:
Burst pipe damage
Water damaged floor
Appliance leak
