Plumbing problems need immediate attention when water is spreading, sewage is coming up, you smell gas, or your home has no water. These problems can damage your home or put people at risk within minutes or hours.
Water Spreading Through the Home
A burst pipe, a broken supply line, or a leak through the ceiling can soak floors and walls fast. In Brooklyn brownstones and apartment buildings, water can also travel between floors and reach neighbors below. Close the nearest valve or the main shutoff right away, then call for help.
Sewage Coming Up a Drain
Sewage in a tub, toilet, or basement floor drain is a health risk. It can carry germs and damage anything it touches. Stop using water in the home and keep children and pets away from the area.
A Gas Smell Near an Appliance
If you smell gas near a water heater, stove, or boiler, leave the building at once. Do not flip switches or use flames. Once you are outside, call 911 or your gas utility. Plumbing repairs can come after the gas company says it is safe.
No Water, Especially in Winter
Losing water in cold weather can mean a pipe has frozen. Frozen pipes can split and flood when they thaw. Check whether neighbors have water too. If the whole block is out, the city may be working on a main, and you can call 311. If it is just your home, a plumber should check it.
Other problems, like a dripping faucet or a slow sink, still deserve attention. They can usually wait for a regular visit if the water is contained.
When a problem cannot wait, fast help from a plumber can stop the damage and set up a plan for the repair.
If you are facing one of these situations, call JPR Plumbing at (833) 603-1840. For problems that are annoying but not urgent, booking a standard appointment is the better fit.