Ontario winters don't forgive a forgotten hose bib. This St. Thomas homeowner had an outdoor spigot freeze and rupture after the line wasn't drained before the cold hit. Classic scenario we run into every season. The good news is they had an interior shutoff, so the damage stayed contained to the exterior line rather than flooding the basement. Jumbo Plumbing removed the failed section and installed a heavy-duty frost-free hose bib with an anti-siphon valve. The frost-free design keeps the water source deeper inside the wall where it stays warmer. If your outdoor tap hasn't been winterized yet, call now before the next deep freeze turns a simple fix into an emergency.
