A split or burst supply line
A supply pipe that fails sends water through whatever surrounds it, whether a wall cavity, a ceiling or the floor. Report the room and what has got wet.
Emergency Plumbing in San Francisco
Some plumbing problems are plain urgent to the person standing in the wet. If water is where it should not be, or a drain has quit on you, pick up the phone and describe the scene.
Repair itself is left to the plumber you hire. The homepage sets out the other plumbing work offered across San Francisco.
Problems that call for an emergency visit
Sewage backing up
Raw sewage showing in a bathtub, shower base or floor drain can mean a clogged line or a pipe that has broken. Say which of the drains it appears in.
A toilet that overflows
A bowl that fills instead of draining can be blocked in its own trap or further along the line. If sinks and tubs are sluggish as well, mention it.
A water heater leaking at the base
Water gathering beneath a heater might be leaking from a fitting, a valve or the tank wall. Whether to repair or replace is covered on the water heater page.
No hot water or no water at all
Taps that run cold, or run dry, point to the heater or to the supply line feeding the house. Share what you have already noticed.
What to say on the phone
Name the fixture or pipe involved. Say where the water or the smell shows, and whether one room or the whole house is affected. They let the plumber you hire arrive knowing what to look for.
Frequently asked questions
Can I call before I know what caused the problem?
Yes. Give a plain account of what you see, hear or smell. Tracing the cause is the work of the plumber you hire, so a diagnosis is never a condition of calling.
Does a leaking water heater count as an emergency call?
Yes. A tank leaking at its base is on the list above, and the plumber you hire can repair the connections or replace the unit.
Where the water comes from is unclear, start with leak detection. A drain that stays blocked is dealt with on the sewer repair page, and the homepage lists all the other plumbing work.
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