A pipe that has split
A split pipe can spray or pool water inside a wall, a ceiling or a basement. Tell us where the water is showing and what pipe it appears to come from, and we hand that to the plumber.
Emergency Plumbing in Jersey City
Sewage rising in a drain, a toilet spilling over the rim or water coming through a ceiling will not wait until next week. Call us and say what is happening, and we put you in touch with a plumber.
Whatever the cause, the call starts with a plain description of what you can see and where in the building it is.
Problems that need a plumber now
Sewage backing up
At a tub, a floor drain or a toilet, wastewater that rises instead of draining away is a sign that the line is blocked or broken farther along, and the plumber’s job is to pin down where.
A toilet running over
A bowl that fills to the rim and spills after a flush has a stoppage in its own trap or in the drain behind it. Clearing it, and finding what caused it, is the plumber’s task.
Water around the heater
A puddle at the foot of a water heater might come from the tank itself, from a fitting or from a pipe above it. The plumber works out which, then repairs or replaces the failed part.
Dry taps after a freeze
Faucets that give nothing on a freezing morning point to ice in a pipe, and ice can split the pipe. The plumber traces the cold run and repairs any crack.
Winter nights in Jersey City
Over an average January, Jersey City’s nights sit at 27°F, and in a year roughly 72 days touch 32°F or below. Garages, crawl spaces without heat and runs along outer walls are where pipes feel it.
How exposed a run of pipe is depends on where it sits in the building, and the pipe freeze risk checker rates that for you. A frozen pipe that has cracked counts as an emergency call.
Once the water is under control
After the immediate problem is dealt with, a plumber can look at the cause, whether that is a worn fixture, a failed fitting or a damaged pipe, and explain the repair that fits.
Frequently asked questions
Is sewage coming up a floor drain an emergency?
Yes. Sewage rising through a drain means the line has a blockage or a failure, so call us and describe where it is coming up.
Can a frozen pipe be an emergency?
Yes. A pipe that has frozen can split, so call us if taps have stopped running in cold weather and tell us which fixtures are affected.
If the water has no visible source, the leak detection page is next, and if a backup starts in the sewer pipe, go to sewer line repair. Anything else is listed on the home page.
Call for a free plumbing quote
Call us to discuss your current issue and how we can assist you. The call is free and you get a free, personalized estimate with no obligation. We're here to help.
Call (855) 321-3426