Signs it is a plumbing emergency
- A burst or split pipe
- Water coming through a ceiling or wall
- Sewage backing up into tubs, showers or floor drains
- A water heater leaking heavily
- No water to the house
- A smell of gas near a gas appliance (leave and call your gas utility first)
Emergency plumbing services in Delray Beach
When water will not wait for a weekday, one call connects you with a plumbing company that takes after-hours calls in your ZIP code.
Burst and leaking pipes
Stopping the water, repairing the failed line and checking for damage to nearby pipe.
Call about burst and leaking pipesSewage backups
Clearing a blocked main line when drains back up into tubs, showers or floor drains.
Call about sewage backupsOverflowing toilets
Clearing blockages and repairing fill valves and supply lines that will not shut off.
Call about overflowing toiletsLeaking or failed water heaters
Shutting down a leaking tank safely and replacing it when repair is not an option.
Call about leaking or failed water heatersFailed shut-off valves
Replacing main and fixture shut-offs that seize or leak when you need them most.
Call about failed shut-off valvesStorm and hurricane plumbing problems
Drains stopped by saturated ground and water heaters to check after flooding or long outages.
Call about storm and hurricane plumbing problemsCondo and multi-unit emergencies
Working with building maintenance to stop leaks that reach neighboring units.
Call about condo and multi-unit emergenciesDon't see your problem?
Describe it on the phone and you will be connected with a plumber who handles that kind of job in your ZIP code.
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What to do while you wait
A few minutes of action can limit the damage before the plumber arrives:
- Shut off the main water valve. It is usually near the meter at the street or where the line enters the house.
- For a single fixture, close the shut-off valve under the sink or behind the toilet.
- Turn off power to an electric water heater at the breaker if it is leaking.
- Stop using sinks, toilets and the washer if drains are backing up.
- Move valuables and electronics away from the water and take photos for insurance.
Common plumbing emergencies in Delray Beach
Older supply lines and valves in 1980s homes can fail suddenly. Tree roots and aging cast iron or clay pipe cause main-line backups, especially after heavy rain. Water heaters that have reached the end of their life can split without warning. These are the calls emergency plumbers handle most often here.
Availability and pricing
After-hours, weekend and holiday availability depends on the provider and on demand at the time you call. Ask about any after-hours or trip charges before work begins, and get the price for the repair agreed in advance.
Emergency plumbing in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach
The same line connects callers in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach with a local plumbing company that takes urgent calls for their area.
See emergency plumbing in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a plumbing emergency?
Anything causing active water damage, a sewage backup, a total loss of water, or a leaking water heater. A slow drip or a single slow drain can usually wait for a regular appointment.
Where is my main water shut-off?
Most Delray Beach homes have a shut-off near the water meter at the street, and many also have a valve where the main line enters the house or near the water heater. Condos often have a unit shut-off in a utility closet.
Do emergency plumbers charge more?
Many companies charge more for after-hours, weekend or holiday calls. Ask about any extra charges when you speak with the provider.