As temperatures drop across North Texas, protecting your home from freezing conditions becomes more than a seasonal chore — it’s part of preserving your home’s longevity and value. Through our Estate Management Services, Garabedian Properties helps Owners take proactive steps to safeguard their investment before the first hard freeze arrives.

Every detail matters when temperatures fall below freezing. Our team’s approach to freeze protection blends experience, foresight, and OCD — the same principles that guide us when building a custom home.

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Water Well Wisdom: A Message From Barco Well Service

Oftentimes freezes can cause damage to your well's PVC pipes and fittings. The possibility of the first freeze is expected in late November. Now is the time to prepare your system!

Barco Well Service recommends:

1. Identifying any exposed pipe and any un-heated non-insulated pipe/fittings on your well system.

2. If your well is not in used during winter, drain your system of any excess water that may be resting in the plumbing.  

3. If your well is in use during winter, insulate any exposed pipes with covers, heat tape, insulation, or heat blankets. You can also use heat lamps inside a well house (just make sure the lamp isn't touching anything flammable or too close to melt materials!)

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If you’re unsure how to protect your system — or want a professional winterization — contact:

Barco Well Service: 817.379.5283

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Specialized Protection for Critical Systems

Homes with well houses or pool fill systems require additional attention. We install or verify heat lamps in well houses to maintain a steady temperature inside.  

Our goal is to maintain both function and safety. Each of these systems plays a vital role in your home’s water distribution, and ensuring their protection means avoiding major disruption when you need water most.

Why Professional Oversight Matters

Freeze protection is about more than reacting to weather — it’s about readiness. Many homeowners underestimate how quickly a hard freeze can damage outdoor systems. The reality is that prevention requires both knowledge and precision: knowing which valves control which lines, understanding how systems drain, and ensuring no trapped water remains where it can freeze and expand.

That’s where our Estate Management Services make the difference. We handle the details on your behalf — methodically, reliably, and with the same level of care that went into building your home.

Preserving Comfort and Confidence

A freeze should never mean a panic. When your home is properly managed and protected, you can weather every season with confidence. Our Estate Management Services are designed to anticipate — not react — ensuring your home remains a place of comfort no matter the weather.

1. Protect hose bibs: Every exposed faucet is a potential weak point. We secure insulated covers onto your hose bibs and remove the covers in the spring.  

2. Turn off and drain exterior water lines: Water left inside outdoor sinks, spigots, or irrigation lines can expand when frozen — leading to costly leaks once temperatures rise. Our team shuts off the supply and drains these systems completely.

3. Cover outdoor faucets: Even a simple towel can help. By wrapping and securing the material with tape or a plastic bag, we create an insulating layer that helps protect the assemblies.

These small details, handled consistently, prevent the expensive surprises that often follow a cold front. Because whether it’s 10 or 110 degrees, craftsmanship isn’t just about how a home is built — it’s about how it’s cared for.

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