When Is It Time to Call in an Emergency Plumber? | Cypress, TX

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We've all been there. Water starts gushing from a sink, or the toilet doesn't flush, or the basement is suddenly full of water, but there's nothing coming out of the kitchen tap. As domestic disasters go, plumbing problems are a reasonably common occurrence, even when systems are carefully maintained.

When plumbing problems arise it's useful, in fact, it's essential, to know there's an emergency plumber a phone call away. The professional plumbers at bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Northwest Houston, TX are standing by 24/7 to respond to your plumbing emergency. They can quickly secure your home, preventing further damage, then troubleshoot and identify the problem and provide solutions that get right to the heart of the matter.

Don't kid yourself that you can do a better job with a couple of tools and a few minutes of YouTube video instruction. Plumbing, and especially emergency plumbing, is just a bit more complex than most DIY tasks around the home. It requires a knowledge of infrastructure and special diagnostic equipment as well as good nerves and a steady hand. The following six signs indicate scenarios where DIY enthusiasm is not particularly useful, and it's time to call in a professional emergency plumber.

Overflowing Toilet

Whether it's caused by a clog or a blockage, or some other more serious problem, an overflowing toilet is a dramatic event. Usually turning off the water main is the first thing a homeowner should do --- but then what? This is one of those times when you definitely need to call in an emergency plumber. Most overflowing toilets are due to a clog or blockage. But not always. It could be a serious issue with the sewer main that is causing the problem. An emergency plumberwill have the right tools and comprehensive knowledge of the entire plumbing system to diagnose the problem and get it fixed.

Flooding

With climate change altering water tables and extreme weather events becoming more frequent, flooding has become more common in many parts of the world, including Cypress, TX. But household floods can also occur when small pipes burst and water leaks go undetected, or when water seeps in through the foundation. If your home has a basement below grade, it may be vulnerable to these types of scenario. Or if your home in unattended for any length of time, a broken pipe, drain, water heater or faucet can cause damage that no one will notice until it's too late.

No Water

Ever wake up in the morning to find yourself with no running water? You can't put the coffee on, let alone have a shower before heading to work. It can be an eerie and distressing experience, and also an indication that something is seriously wrong somewhere along the plumbing pipeline. There could be a community-wide problem, or your lack of water may have something to do with a sudden decrease in pressure, or something like a broken pipe or water line. No matter the cause, living without water is a challenge and an emergency plumber should be consulted asap.

Burst or Frozen Pipes

Even in Cypress, TX, at some times, at some elevations, pipes can freeze and burst. Pipes can also burst or become compromised by errant tree roots, sudden pressure from a violent rainfall, a misplaced excavator doing landscaping, and other forces too numerous to imagine. Because the potential for damage to your home's structure and finishes is so large, burst or frozen pipes demand professional attention, and the services of an emergency plumber. A skilled technician will be able to gently thaw pipes, replace damaged sections and get everything back to flowing the way it should.

Sewer Backup

Sewer backups are a serious incident with the potential for damage and health bio hazards. Many things can cause a sewer to back up, including aging sewer systems or deteriorated connections between municipal sewer mains and the pipes in your home. Too much rainwater or melted snow entering the sewer system at once, as can happen during extreme weather events, can also lead to backups. And there can be blockages in the main sewer lines that have nothing to do with the systems in your home.

Regardless of what causes them, sewer backups almost always require the services of an emergency plumber. This is just not a job a homeowner should ever tackle on their own. That's for safety reasons, but also because city inspections and insurance adjustments may result from such an occurrence.

Natural Disasters

Excessive rainfall, saturated ground or flooding of waterways can put added pressure on plumbing infrastructure. When that happens systems can collapse or fail at any point along the pipeline. If this happens, calling an emergency plumber should be the first thing you do. They'll be able to coordinate with municipal and emergency services to get your home's systems safely back on track. They can also assist with the documentation that may be required for insurance purposes or if safety inspections are involved during the repair and restoration process.

Owning a home comes periodic adventures in broken systems, repair and restoration. If you're a homeowner in the Cypress, TX area and are experiencing a household plumbing disaster, don't hesitate to call in an emergency plumber to make things right. The experts at bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Northwest Houston are standing by 24/7 to help.

And not just in an emergency. Because a plumbing professional comes equipped with special tools and industry knowledge, they'll be able to spot and troubleshoot smaller potential problems, before they become a costly and damaging issue. Call now to learn more about bluefrog Plumbing + Drain's extensive menu of emergency and maintenance services.