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Plumbing · East CT branch

Winterization in Colchester, CT

Lake houses, cottages and vacant homes closed up for winter and opened again in spring, without a burst pipe in between.

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East CT · call or text(860) 292-0484
Seasonal prices
Close and open
Starting prices
  • Dewinterize, under 2,000 sq ftFrom $998
  • Winterize, up to 2,000 sq ftFrom $1,997
  • Thaw a frozen pipeFrom $727
  • Heat tape, 20 ftFrom $774
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Book fall closings early. They fill up by November.
From$1,997Winterize a home
From$998Open it in spring
2,000SQ FTCovered in the base price
From$727Frozen pipe thaw

What is included

How we winterize.

  • Water shut offThe water is shut off at the main or the well.
  • Lines blown outWe flush the water lines out with a compressor.
  • AntifreezeAntifreeze goes into traps and fixtures so nothing freezes.
  • One priceHomes up to 2,000 square feet are a price, closing or opening.
  • Spring openingIn spring we refill, flush and check every fixture.
  • Problems foundAnything damaged is priced before we repair it.
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Seasonal home service

Starting prices

Seasonal prices.

Starting prices for homes up to 2,000 square feet.

Larger homes
Priced on site
Winterization starting prices · Drainworks 2026 pricebook
ServiceWhat it coversStarting at
Winterize
Up to 2,000 square feet
Flush the lines with a compressor and add antifreeze to the pipes.
From$1,997
Members from $1,798
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Dewinterize
Under 2,000 square feet
Refill and open the plumbing in spring.
From$998
Members from $899
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Thaw a frozen pipe
Emergency
Thaw a frozen water pipe.
From$727
Members from $654
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Heat tape
Up to 20 feet
Install heat tape to keep a pipe from freezing.
From$774
Members from $696
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Repairs to damaged plumbing or heating parts are not included in dewinterizing. Starting prices from our 2026 pricebook. A real person confirms your price before anything is scheduled.

How it works

Close. Wait. Open.

Book both visits at once and you never think about it again.

  1. 01

    Close

    We drain and blow out the lines in the fall.

  2. 02

    Wait

    The house sits safely through the freeze.

  3. 03

    Open

    We refill and check everything in spring.

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Questions

Winterization, answered.

Answers from licensed plumbers and septic installers. Still unsure? Call East CT at (860) 292-0484.

How much does it cost to winterize a house?
Winterizing a home up to 2,000 square feet starts from $1,997 at Drainworks. Dewinterizing in spring starts from $998.
When should I winterize?
Before the first hard freeze, usually by early November in Connecticut.
What if a pipe already froze?
Thawing a frozen pipe starts from $727. Shut the water off if you see a leak and call us.

Membership

Become a partner.

A yearly plumbing safety check-up with a water test, waived dispatch fees, priority scheduling and member pricing on plumbing and drain work.

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Plumbing Protection Partnership

Every home
For every home, on septic or town sewer
$159first year

Then $129 a year when you renew. Monthly payment options available.

  • Yearly plumbing safety check-up with a water test
  • Waived dispatch fees and priority scheduling
  • 10% off plumbing and drain service
  • 5% off water and sewer line work
  • Free estimates on large projects

Closing up? Winterize it right.

Seasonal home service across eastern Connecticut.

East CT · call or text (860) 292-0484