Split or burst pipes
Water spraying from a pipe or a stain spreading across a ceiling means a line has failed. Close the main shutoff, then call us. The plumber repairs the failed section and checks the pipe around it.
Emergency Plumbing in Broomfield
A pipe that has split, a toilet that keeps rising and sewage in a floor drain are all problems you cannot put off. Call us, say what is happening and where you are, and we get your plumbing emergency moving.
Emergency calls from Broomfield and the nearby cities we serve begin the same way. Stop the water if you can, then ring us.
Emergencies we handle
Sewage coming up a drain
Sewage in a tub, shower or floor drain points to a blockage in the line. Stop running water in the house and call. A camera shows whether the blockage sits inside the house or farther out on the sewer service.
Overflowing toilets
When a toilet keeps rising, turn the valve behind the bowl clockwise and call us. The cause may be a clog or a worn fill valve, and the plumber clears or replaces whichever it is.
A leaking water heater
Water pooling around a tank heater needs quick action. Shut off the cold supply to the heater and its power or gas, then call. The plumber finds out whether a fitting or the tank itself is leaking.
No water after a hard freeze
A tap that runs dry on a bitter morning can mean a frozen line. Leave the tap open, keep the heat on and call us. Never put a flame to a frozen pipe.
Know where your shutoffs are
The main shutoff controls the whole house, and each toilet and sink has its own small valve. Finding them now saves a scramble later. Turn each one a quarter turn and back to be sure it moves.
Water heaters have their own cold-water valve on top of the tank. Learn where it is, since a leaking tank is easier to handle once that supply is closed.
Freezing nights in Broomfield
Broomfield’s January nights average 19°F. In a year, about 146 days reach freezing or colder, so a burst can follow any stretch of bitter weather.
Before the first hard freeze, unhook garden hoses and think about which pipes run through garages or unheated rooms. The pipe freeze risk checker rates a pipe by where it runs.
Frequently asked questions
Should I turn off the water before I call?
Yes, if you can reach the valve safely. Close the main shutoff for a split pipe, or the small valve at a fixture for a toilet or sink. Then call and tell us where you are.
Can I keep using the drains during a sewage backup?
No. Water you run goes into the same blocked line and can push more sewage up. Stop using sinks, tubs and the washer until the plumber has looked at the line.
If the water has stopped spreading and you want to find where it came from, our leak finding page covers that, and sewer repair covers backups that return. Everything else is 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