When the temperatures drop below zero, the last thing you want is for your pipes to freeze and potentially burst - so Brits are being urged to take action.

Sub-zero conditions can be a nightmare, especially when they cause havoc in your home. When the temperature drops, pipes can freeze, making your home even chillier than it already is.

Plumbing and heating experts at Plumbworld have warned that frozen pipes are one of the most common winter problems. When water inside a pipe freezes, it expands, potentially causing cracks or even bursts .

A burst pipe can flood a property, damaging floors, walls, and electrics, and in some cases rendering a home uninhabitable until repairs are made.

The cost of repairing a single burst pipe can vary from £150 to over £1,000, depending on the loca

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