A pipe that has split
A split pipe sends water through a wall, a ceiling or a basement ceiling, and a plumber finds the break before repairing or replacing the section that failed.
Emergency Plumbing in Lakewood, New Jersey
Water pouring from a pipe, sewage rising in a drain or a toilet that will not stop overflowing is a plumbing emergency in any Lakewood house. Call the number on this page, tell us what is happening and we arrange for a local plumber to come out.
The problems below are the ones that bring emergency calls, along with what the plumber you hire will be looking at when they arrive.
Problems that need a plumber now
Sewage backing up
A sewer line that has stopped carrying waste away announces itself with sewage coming up in the lowest drains, a tub or a toilet. The plumber you hire deals with the stoppage first, and a camera run through the line afterward shows why it formed.
A toilet running over
An overflowing toilet may be a clog in the bowl trap or a worn part inside the tank that keeps water running. The plumber you hire works out which, then sets it right.
Water around the heater
If the floor around the water heater is wet, the water may be coming from the tank, from a fitting on the supply lines or from the relief valve. The plumber you hire checks all three before settling on a repair or a replacement.
Dry taps after a freeze
When taps run dry after a night of hard cold, a frozen or split pipe somewhere between the street and your fixtures is one possibility, and a plumber traces the line to find the section.
Cold nights and your pipes
Lakewood’s January low averages 26°F, and over a whole year about 88 days stay at or under 32°F. Pipes in an attic, a garage or a crawl space, and any that run along an outside wall, are the first to meet that cold.
The pipe freeze risk checker takes Lakewood’s January low plus the place your pipes run, then rates how exposed they are.
After the emergency call
Once the immediate problem has been dealt with, the plumber you hire can tell you what caused it and whether a follow-up repair is needed, so you know the next step before they leave.
Frequently asked questions
Does calling about an emergency commit me to anything?
No. Calling is free, and the personalized estimate afterward costs nothing either. Only when you have heard it do you choose whether to go ahead, and until then you just tell us what is happening so we can plan the visit.
Should I call about water around my water heater?
Yes, call about it. A plumber can look at the tank, the fittings and the relief valve to say where the water is coming from and what the repair would involve.
Water that is hidden in a wall or floor has a page of its own under leak finding, drain and sewage trouble sits under sewer repair, and the homepage gathers every other service in one place.
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