Emergency plumbing in San Antonio, TX
Pipe burst, sewage in the tub, the heater emptying onto the garage floor. Call any hour: a person answers, walks you through shutting things off, and a plumber heads your way.
Signs you need this
- Water you cannot shut off
- Sewage backing up into the house
- Water heater leaking heavily
- No water at all
Why it happens
Plumbing emergencies do not wait for business hours. The first minutes matter: shutting off the main, cutting power to an electric heater, keeping people out of sewage water. We pick up the phone, help you get control, then get there to fix it.
When you call, we start with safety and stopping the damage. That may mean walking you to the main shut-off, telling you how to turn off a water heater, or advising you to stay out of a room with sewage. Then we get a plumber headed your way with the right equipment for the problem you describe. On arrival we stop the leak or clear the backup first, then explain what failed and what it will take to fix it properly. If the full repair needs parts or permits, we make it safe for the night and schedule the rest, so you are not left without water longer than necessary.
What we check first
- How to stop the water now
- Whether power or gas needs to be shut off
- What failed and what it damaged
- What can wait for a scheduled visit
Your options
Stop and repair
Most emergencies are fixed on the first visit.
Stop and stabilize
Make it safe tonight and return for larger work.
Refer for cleanup
Water damage restoration if needed after the plumbing is fixed.
Before we get there
- Shut off the main water valve
- Turn off power to an electric heater if it is leaking
- Keep people and pets away from sewage
What affects the price
Emergency calls are priced when you call, so you know before we arrive. Most fixes are done on the first visit. If larger work is needed, we stabilize the problem and quote the rest.
Know where your main shut-off is. In many south side homes, it is in the front yard near the meter, or under the house on pier and beam where the line comes in.
Emergency plumbing questions
Are you really open 24/7?
Yes. We answer and dispatch around the clock, every day.
What counts as an emergency?
Water you cannot stop, sewage backing up, gas smell (after calling the gas company), or no water.
Do you charge more after hours?
Ask when you call. We will tell you before we come.
What if I cannot find my main shut-off?
Call us. We can help you find it, or use the shut-off at the meter with a meter key.