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Winterization in Plymouth, 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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Seasonal prices

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Starting prices

Dewinterize, under 2,000 sq ftFrom $998.40
Winterize, up to 2,000 sq ftFrom $1,997.48
Thaw a frozen pipeFrom $726.80
Heat tape, 20 ftFrom $773.61

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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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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
Service	What it covers	Starting at
Winterize Up to 2,000 square feet	Flush the lines with a compressor and add antifreeze to the pipes.	From$1,997.48 Members from $1,797.73 Get a quote →
Dewinterize Under 2,000 square feet	Refill and open the plumbing in spring.	From$998.40 Members from $898.56 Get a quote →
Thaw a frozen pipe Emergency	Thaw a frozen water pipe.	From$726.80 Members from $654.12 Get a quote →
Heat tape Up to 20 feet	Install heat tape to keep a pipe from freezing.	From$773.61 Members from $696.24 Get a quote →

Repairs to damaged plumbing or heating parts are not included in dewinterizing. Starting prices from our 2026 pricebook. Your technician confirms the price on site, and no work starts until you approve it.

How it works

Close. Wait. Open.

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

01
Close
We drain and blow out the lines in the fall.
02
Wait
The house sits safely through the freeze.
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 us at (860) 337-9233.

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

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Winterization in Plymouth, CT

How we winterize.

Seasonal prices.

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