Is My Plumbing Problem an Emergency?

When you are wondering if your plumbing problem is an emergency, it’s usually because you’re trying to figure out if you need to call an emergency plumber in Lemont, who will charge a premium to do work after hours (on weekends, holidays, or overnight) or if it can wait until regular business hours. To answer this question, go through the list of what makes a plumbing problem an emergency – danger, the potential for damage, and inconvenience – and evaluate each individually. Look at your problem and ask:

• “Is it dangerous?”

If water is leaking onto wiring or electrical components, that’s an emergency plumbing situation that you will need to fix right away. Don’t try to work on that yourself, or you risk significant injury or death. Additionally, if you have a broken pipe or backing up toilet that is creating a dangerous situation for your family or customers, call a local Lemont emergency plumbing company right away to minimize risk. If you’re not sure if your plumbing issue could pose a danger, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

• “Could it result in costly repair work if not addressed immediately?”

This is the biggest area that home and business owners overlook when trying to determine if they need an emergency plumber. Too often people will choose to wait to get a plumbing problem fixed because they do not want to pay the premium that an emergency plumber will charge, only to end up paying more in the long run because of the damage that results from waiting. If you have a plumbing problem that is allowing water to enter your home or business, even if it doesn’t seem like much water, you need to get that fixed and cleaned up right away to avoid things like mold growth and permanent wall/floor/ceiling damage. Remember, the higher trip charge and labor rates that you will pay an after-hours plumber will almost certainly be less than you will end up paying for mold removal or drywall/flooring replacement. Don’t be “penny wise, pound foolish” when it comes to Lemont plumbing repair. When you know you have an issue that’s capable of producing much costlier damage later on, fix it right away!

• “Is it inconvenient?”

It may sound silly to say that inconvenience can render something an emergency, but it’s true! For instance, a badly clogged toilet doesn’t sound like an emergency, does it? However, if you only have one bathroom, that can definitely be considered an emergency unless your family wants to go to a neighbor’s house or local store all weekend to use the bathroom. Similarly, a broken garbage disposal isn’t normally considered an emergency plumbing problem, but if you just put raw chicken scraps down there and you have people staying with you for a holiday, the foul smell that results may tip the scales to make it an emergency. Deciding whether you are okay to wait on getting your plumbing problem fixed is a personal matter that no one can answer for you.

Answering these additional questions will help you arrive at an answer to your original question. Then, you will know if you need to hire an emergency plumber in Lemont to address your issue. If you’re still not sure, we can help! Just contact us and describe the problem so we can point you in the right direction.

When you do need a 24-hour plumber, give us a call at 1 (800) 674-9130 and we will get someone sent out to your home or business right away to get started on the fix. We aim to not only fix the problem right the first time but also provide top-notch customer service in the process.

If you don’t need a 24/7 Lemont plumbing service, we can still help you out during business hours. Give us a call and we will get you on the schedule as soon as possible.

Additional resources:
When Emergency Plumbing is Necessary
Do I Need to Call an Emergency Plumber?
Who Can Help Me with My Emergency Plumbing Issue?
I Need Emergency Plumbers for Repairs!
What's the Difference Between Regular and Emergency Plumbers?
Who Does Local Emergency Roto Rooting Plumbing?
How Much Does Emergency Plumbing Cost?
Do I Need Emergency Roto Rooting Services?
How do I Find an Emergency Plumber?
Local Emergency Plumbing Rates
Finding All Hours Plumbers Near Me
Is My Plumbing Situation an Emergency?
How do I Find an Emergency Plumber Near Me?
Chicago All Hours Plumbing Companies
What's Considered a Plumbing Emergency?
Can I Afford Emergency Plumbing?
Descriptions of Some Emergency Plumbing Scenarios
How Urgent is Burst Pipe Repair?
Is Emergency Plumbing Expensive?
Emergency Plumbing Services Explained
Finding Local All Hours Plumbers
How Do I Find the Best Urgent Plumber Near Me?
Who Does Local Emergency Plumbing Repairs?
How to Find a 24 Hour Plumber Near Me