Seasonal Protection, Engineered Into the System
The stop-and-waste is the buried main shutoff a lot of Utah homes rely on to turn the water off at the property, especially to winterize sprinklers and outdoor lines. The problem is that these valves are out of sight, so people only find out theirs is seized, snapped, or leaking underground the day they actually need to shut the water off. We locate, repair, and replace stop-and-waste valves, and we test that yours fully closes before winter instead of after a pipe has already frozen. If yours will not turn or will not seal, we will tell you straight whether it needs a rebuild or a replacement.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Emergency service runs 24/7. We come inside a 3-hour appointment window.
Your Sprinkler System’s Silent Guardian
You shouldn’t have to climb into crawlspaces or bleed lines manually to protect your home. A well-installed stop & waste valve does the work for you, draining lines and shielding outdoor systems from freezing damage the moment you shut off the water.
Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating, and Air replaces outdated, rusted, or inaccessible shutoff valves with modern, freeze-rated solutions. Whether it’s a spring surprise you’re trying to prevent or a new system you’re building from scratch, we install clean, code-compliant protection that works in the background, season after season.
Every job is measured against our A STEPP standards, backed by a 3-hour appointment window and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and emergency service runs 24/7. Call (385) 449-0144 or book online.
- Had a freeze break a line or sprinkler valve before?
- Sprinklers didn’t drain right last fall?
- Shutoff handle rusted, stuck, or leaking?
- Installing a new sprinkler or outdoor water system?
- Don’t know where or how to shut off outside water?
- Want one less thing to worry about each year?
Had a freeze break a line or sprinkler valve before?
One bad winter can cost thousands. Rare Breed replaces aging or faulty valves with freeze-rated units that drain properly and hold up in Utah’s toughest months.
Sprinklers didn’t drain right last fall?
Still bleeding lines manually? A stop & waste valve drains your outdoor system automatically when shut off, no tools, no missed zones, no guesswork.
Shutoff handle rusted, stuck, or leaking?
Old brass valves corrode from the inside out. We upgrade them with smooth-turning, weather-resistant models that operate easily and seal tight every time.
Installing a new sprinkler or outdoor water system?
We place shutoffs with future access in mind, integrating stop & waste protection cleanly into your rough-in so it’s ready long before winter hits.
Don’t know where or how to shut off outside water?
You’re not alone. Rare Breed locates, labels, and upgrades your shutoff, so you have fast control when temperatures drop and no surprises in spring.
Want one less thing to worry about each year?
With a properly installed stop & waste, winterizing becomes simple. Just turn the handle, and let the system protect itself.
The Smallest Valve. The Biggest Protection During a Freeze.
When temperatures plummet, your outdoor plumbing needs to be ready, and a single valve makes the difference between spring projects and spring disasters. Rare Breed installs stop & waste systems that drain instantly, shut off cleanly, and disappear into your routine like they were always there.
We proudly serve homeowners in cities like Mapleton, Draper, Sandy, Highland, and Cottonwood Heights across Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, Summit, Tooele, Wasatch, Cache, and Box Elder counties.
Explore More Rare Breed Services:
Hose Bibbs and Outdoor Faucets
Outdoor faucets that split in a freeze, drip at the handle, or will not shut off. Spring freeze breaks are our season, and we repair or replace them.
Main Water Line Repair
A wet spot in the yard that never dries, a water bill that jumps, or pressure dropping across the whole house can mean the buried line from the meter is failing.
Smart Leak Shutoff Systems
A valve at the main that watches the flow and closes on its own the moment a supply line or water heater lets go, even when nobody is home.
Leak Repair
A stain on the ceiling or a meter that will not sit still. We find the leak and we fix the pipe, not just the drywall.
Excavation
When a buried line has to come out of the ground, our own dig crew handles it. We look at trenchless options first whenever the line allows it.
How to Winterize Your Pipes
Utah winters get cold enough to freeze and split exposed pipes. What to drain, shut off, and insulate before the first hard freeze.
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We Call It A STEPP.
Our Customers Just Call It Different.
Long before we pick up a tool, we pick up the phone. You call. We listen. Every job is measured against six standards: Accountability, Safety, Trust, Excellence, Progress, and Positivity. Here is what that looks like from your side of the door.
Accountability
We Own the Outcome.
If it is ours to do, we do it well. If it is ours to fix, we make it right. No blame, no corner-cutting, no excuses. That is how trust gets built, one job at a time.
Safety
No Shortcuts. Ever.
Safety sits at the heart of every decision we make. Every job we do keeps your family safe, your home protected, and our crew going home in one piece.
Trust
Earned by Showing Up.
It is rare to find a contractor you can trust completely, with your home, your family, and your friends. We earn it through actions, not promises, every single visit.
Excellence
Good Enough Is Never Good Enough.
We do the job right the first time, every time. The highest standard of skill and craftsmanship is the minimum standard here.
Progress & Positivity
Better Every Job. Positive at Every Door.
Complacency is the enemy of greatness, so we train, learn, and evolve every week. And we do it with optimism, turning problems into opportunities and lifting the people around us. You will feel it at the door.
The Kind of Service People Talk About.
We built Rare Breed to feel different, and it turns out, people noticed. These are their words. Their stories. What it’s like to be cared for by a team that shows up with purpose, listens with respect, and follows through with heart. The kind of experience that stays with you, long after the work is done.