06/01/2026
❄️ WINTER TIP FROM RUNFRE ❄️
As temperatures drop, frozen outside taps and pipes are one of the most common causes of burst pipes and water damage during winter.
To protect your home:
✔️ Isolate the internal valve feeding your outside tap
✔️ Open the outside tap fully after isolating to drain remaining water
✔️ Leave it open over winter
✔️ Fit an insulated tap cover
✔️ Lag any exposed pipework
✔️ Know where your stopcock is in case of emergency
A frozen pipe can burst without warning – and often only becomes visible once it thaws.
If you’re unsure, or would like an isolation valve fitted or pipework checked, Runfre are here to help.
📞 0800 644 0131
🌐 www.runfre.co.uk
Drainage & Pipeline Solutions you can rely on.
