A plumbing emergency is any plumbing issue that will cause more and more damage to your home the longer you wait to address it. For example, a leaking pipe might not seem like a huge deal, but you should call a plumber as soon as you notice it. Water tends to get through the smallest cracks, meaning it can easily slip out of your pipes and into your walls, causing water damage and mold growth. Water damage can be expensive to repair, and mold growth can contribute to allergy problems for anyone nearby.
If you’re experiencing one of these common plumbing emergencies, call one of our 24-hour plumbers:
- Sewer Backup - If you notice that your drains are draining slowly or even completely blocked, you likely have a sewer backup issue on your hands. Sewer backups can cause disruptions to your whole plumbing system, so getting this looked at as soon as possible is essential.
- Burst Pipe - A burst pipe or burst water main can cause severe water damage to your home or business. Disrupted water flow is a common sign of a burst pipe. If you think you have a burst pipe, shut your water off as soon as possible and call a plumber for immediate repair.
- Sump Pump Failure - If the sump pump in your home isn’t draining water correctly, you could end up with water damage in your basement, which can be costly to clean up. Call us as soon as you notice a problem with your sump pump.
- Water Shutoff Valve Defect - Water shutoff valves are crucial to emergency plumbing response. If you have a burst pipe, you need a functional water shutoff valve to save yourself money and prevent further damage. If your valve is defective, you need it repaired as soon as humanly possible.