Split or burst pipes
Water spraying or pooling from a pipe calls for the main shutoff to be closed and a plumber to be called. A pipe that froze may split, and the leak may only show once it thaws.
Emergency Plumbing in Detroit
A pipe that bursts, a toilet that will not stop rising or sewage in the basement is no time for a long search. Call us, say what is happening and give us your Detroit address.
Emergency calls cover Detroit and the nearby cities listed on the homepage.
What counts as an emergency
Sewage in a basement drain
Sewage rising from a floor drain or a basement fixture is a cleanup problem as well as a plumbing one. The cause may be in the house drain line or in the sewer beyond it.
An overflowing toilet
The valve behind the toilet shuts off its water. If the bowl keeps rising even then, the stoppage is deeper in the line and needs a plumber.
A leaking water heater
Water around the base of a heater can come from a fitting, the relief valve or the tank itself. A tank that has failed has to be replaced, and we help you tell which it is.
No water after a freeze
Taps that run dry in cold weather can mean a frozen section of pipe. Tell us which fixtures have no water.
Know where your shutoffs are
Fixtures can have their own shutoff valves, and the whole house has a main. Finding them before you need them saves minutes when water is spilling.
If you cannot find the main, call anyway. We can walk you through where to look while you are on the line.
Freezing nights in Detroit
Detroit has a January low of 21°F on average and about 113 days a year at or below 32°F, so pipes in cold spots have plenty of chances to freeze.
Two houses in one town can face different risk, since it depends on where the pipe sits. The pipe freeze risk checker scores a pipe by town and by its place in the house.
Frequently asked questions
Should I shut the water off myself?
Yes, if you know where the main shutoff is and water is escaping. Close it, then call us. If you cannot find it, call anyway and tell us what you see.
Does an emergency repair need a permit in Detroit?
Not always. The Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) asks for a permit on plumbing alterations beyond faucet or valve parts and clearing a stoppage, so a cleared clog is outside it while replacing a length of pipe may not be.
After an emergency, leak finding, sewer repair and the homepage are next stops.
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