What To Know Before Calling An Emergency Plumbing Service To Avoid Costly Fees

If your home suddenly springs a leak, the drain floods, or the heater stops heating, it’s time to call an emergency plumber. Emergency plumbers should be open 24 hours and 7 days a week. You can usually expect a warranty on any repairs performed by a professional.

Proper credentials

When looking for an emergency plumber, make sure you take a few minutes to check out their credentials. The plumber should be licensed and should always give you an estimate to approve before beginning any work. Some companies offer a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied.

Common types of emergency repairs

Pipe mending - a plumber will locate the leak and fix or replace the faulty pipe. Rust is a common cause here.

Drain cleaning - if your drain is flooding, it is most likely blocked by something being flushed inside the house that is not degradable. An emergency plumber can check this out for you.

Water heater - a professional will repair or replace. Often if your heater is over 10 years old, it make sense to replace it anyway as new models are much more energy efficient.

Garbage disposal repair - taking it apart, checking if anything is stuck and replacing parts or the whole thing if necessary.

Service contracts

If you’re worried about essential items like air-con breaking in your home, it may be worth considering a service contract. This is where you pay a monthly fee to a provider and you can call them out if something stops working. A good contract will cover all major appliances and systems including plumbing, air-con, and appliances like fridge/freezer, dishwasher and oven. It’s not the same as contents insurance and bear in mind it covers the cost of repairs, not replacement. However if you are clueless when it comes to domestics it can be really handy.