There are several plumbing mishaps that are definitely worthy of calling an emergency plumber. Perhaps you need sump pump repair or replacement because your basement is quickly filling with water or you have a burst pipe that is flooding your home. A clogged drain that is resulting in sewage backup or a dead water heater keeping you from anything but a cold shower rank high on the list, as well. We recognize that most plumbing concerns are inconvenient enough to need an emergency plumber, so we make every effort to arrive promptly regardless of the time of day or night.
While some plumbing companies act like they don’t want to be bothered, sometimes even during business hours when it comes to really dirty work, you’ll immediately see that we love what we do, and we’re always in good spirits when you need an emergency plumber. If you have an issue at your home and you aren’t sure if you need us there right away or not, don’t worry about it – just call us, and we’ll be happy to resolve your plumbing concern.
FAQs for an Emergency Plumber
Plumbing emergencies are stressful enough without having to worry about finding a dependable, skilled emergency plumber. Our team at Anytime Plumbing & Solutions is happy to serve you, and we want to provide the information you need to feel confident that we’ll treat you right and provide the solutions you require every time you call us, including urgent situations. Below, we’ve supplied answers to some of the most common questions about our emergency plumber services, and we also encourage you to contact us directly with any other questions you may have!
What qualifies as a plumbing emergency?
We generally consider the following situations urgent enough to contact an emergency plumber:
- Burst pipe(s)
- Major leaks that are causing flooding
- Sewage backups
- No water service
- Complete drain blockages
Of course, if you’re ever unsure about whether your situation counts as an emergency, give us a call to talk to one of our experts.
How fast can an emergency plumber from your team get here?
In most urgent cases, we can have someone on the scene within 1–2 hours of your call, depending on your exact location and the current demand we’re experiencing. We’ll communicate as accurate a timeline as possible once we have the details of your situation.
What should I do while I wait for an emergency plumber to arrive?
There are a few things you can do while you wait for us to arrive.
- Shut off the water at the nearest valve, or shut off the main water valve
- Move valuable items away from the area
- Collect water in buckets if needed
- Document damage with photos
What information should I have ready when I call an emergency plumber?
Be ready to describe the problem in detail, including when it started, what fixtures are impacted, and any solutions you’ve tried so far.
At Anytime Plumbing & Solutions, our emergency plumbers proudly serve Collingwood, The Blue Mountains, Stayner, Wasaga Beach, Nottawa, and Duntroon, Ontario.
