Most individuals believe that only plumbing issues causing things such as flooding qualify to be categorized as emergency plumbing problems.
However, this is a half-truth, as any issues leading to material damage when left unattended. Or problems that affect your well-being or comfort should also be classified as an emergency plumbing requirement.
Some of the common issues include; clogged drains, burst pipes, gas leak, or a water heater malfunction. If your home has suddenly started flooding, you can take a few steps to mitigate the issue. Start by shutting off the main water supply.
The shut-off-valve is closest to your water meter. It’s mostly placed nearest where the main water pipe enters your property. Such measures will help lower the damage caused to your home as well as belongings.
As the flow dwindles, this is the perfect time to call in a local plumber to undertake emergency plumbing repairs.
As you wait for their arrival, try your best to shift any furniture or precious household goods from the flooded areas so that they can start drying off, thus reducing further damage.
The Emergency Plumbing Team
Regardless of the time whether day or night, once your plumbing fails, feel free to call us. Our technicians are on call around the clock; we work all through the week and even holidays. We have vowed to respond to every emergency plumbing call quickly and efficiently.
Within ample time, our qualified team will be at your door to commence an immediate investigation of what triggered the emergency. The technicians will come with the right gear to help get things back to normalcy.
The first concern is to stop the water or waste flow into your home. Such a step helps limit the amount of damage caused. The next step is to seek the source of the underlying problem and start carrying out necessary repairs.
Note; for some emergency plumbing issues, the tasks can be completed fast with minimal damage to your property.
For others (such as replacement and major repiping components), they are more complex. The technician in charge will alert you of the number of days it will likely take to complete the project. At times, your plumbing issues might have been caused by clogged drains.
Due to heavy rainfall, the pipes are unable to handle the gushing water, thus making it find other ways to flow. For such a problem, the crew will ensure the clear any dirt and debris. They may have to use high-pressure water jets to cut to size debris and roots that are edged too deep.
Some projects may take minutes, while others may take up to 12 hours to repair. Please be patient and allow the emergency plumbing crew to do a thorough job.
Final Thought
Regardless of the scope of the emergency plumbing repairs needed, count on our reliable team. Our services help limit the disruption as well as any inconvenience caused to you and your family.
For most emergency plumbing cases, we minimize the shut-off of water to several hours as the team undertakes the necessary repairs.
