Burst pipe? No water? Get a 24/7 plumber now.
First, shut off your water main if you can do it safely. Then we can help you get matched, free, with a licensed, insured 24/7 emergency plumber near you.
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What's your plumbing emergency?
Tap your problem for what to do right now — and a free way to find a 24/7 plumber.
First 5 minutes — shut off your water
If water is flooding, stopping it comes first. Here's the fastest safe order.
- 1Shut off the water main. Find your main shut-off valve — usually where the water line enters, near the street, the basement, or the meter — and turn it fully clockwise to stop the flow.
- 2Stay safe. Keep clear of standing water near outlets or appliances. If you smell gas or see water near electrical panels, leave and call emergency services first.
- 3Limit the damage. Open a low faucet to drain the lines, move valuables, and soak up water you can reach safely. Take a few photos for your records.
- 4Get a licensed plumber. Get matched, free, with a licensed 24/7 plumber near you. Ask for the price in writing before work starts — you compare and choose who to hire.
Free matching
How MainLine Match works
Four clear steps — and you stay in control the whole way.
Your plumbing problem, your area, and how to reach you. Contact and problem details only — never financial records.
We connect you with licensed, insured, 24/7 emergency plumbers near you, at no cost to you.
Ask for the price and scope in writing before work starts. The cheapest quote on the phone isn't always the real bill.
You decide who to hire. Confirm the work is done right before you pay the final amount.
Honest pricing
Honest emergency cost ranges
Real numbers depend on the problem, the time of day, and your area. These are typical ranges, not quotes.
Services
24/7 emergency plumbing work
The kinds of urgent jobs the licensed plumbers we match you with handle.
What burst-pipe repair involves, how a plumber finds and fixes the break, what it costs, and how to get a licensed 24/7 plumber to stop the water and repair the line.
Learn more → Water heater repair and replacementWhen a water heater can be repaired versus replaced, tank versus tankless, honest cost ranges, and how to find a licensed plumber for an emergency water-heater job.
Learn more → Drain clearing and sewer cleaningHow plumbers clear stubborn drains and backed-up sewer lines — snaking, hydro-jetting, camera inspection — what it costs, and how to get a plumber for a backup.
Learn more → Finding and fixing hidden leaksHow a plumber finds a hidden or slab leak, what detection and repair cost, the signs you have one, and how to get a licensed plumber before the damage spreads.
Learn more → Sewer line repair and replacementWhat it means when your main sewer line backs up or breaks, how plumbers repair or replace it, honest cost ranges, and how to find an emergency plumber for it.
Learn more → Toilet, faucet and fixture repairOverflowing toilets, running fixtures, broken faucets and shutoffs — what's a quick fix versus a real problem, what it costs, and how to get a plumber when you need one.
Learn more →What to do right now
- Shut off your water main if you can do it safely.
- If water is near outlets, cords, or your electrical panel, leave the area and call your local emergency number first.
- If you smell gas, leave right away and call your local emergency number first.
- Move people, pets, and important items away from the water or sewage.
- Take a few photos if it is safe. This can help later.
- Then get matched with a nearby 24/7 emergency plumber.
A burst pipe, no water, sewage backup, major leak, or bad clog can get worse fast. The goal is simple: stop more water if you can, stay safe, and get a licensed plumber on the way.
How MainLine Match helps
MainLine Match is a free matching service. We are not a plumbing company, and we do not perform plumbing work. We help connect households in the United States with licensed, insured plumbers who handle emergency calls.
You tell us basic contact and problem details only: your name, phone number, optional email, problem type, ZIP code, and preferred language. We do not ask for bank information, Social Security numbers, income details, or sensitive personal records.
If you want, you can learn more about how it works before you submit anything.
What counts as a plumbing emergency
Common emergencies include a burst pipe, no water in the home, no hot water, a sewage backup, a major leak, overflowing drains or toilets, and a clog that is causing flooding or stopping normal use.
Not every plumbing problem needs an immediate overnight visit, but many do. If water is actively damaging walls, floors, or ceilings, or sewage is coming back into the home, it is usually worth calling for 24/7 help.
For more emergency situations, visit our plumbing emergencies guide.
What it may cost
Emergency plumbing costs vary by problem, area, parts needed, and time of day. After-hours, weekends, and holiday calls usually cost more. These ranges are general information only, not quotes.
A typical emergency service call may be around $150 to $400. A leak or burst pipe repair may run roughly $200 to $1,500+, depending on where the pipe is and how much work is needed. Drain or toilet clogs may be around $150 to $500+, while sewage backup work can be much higher if cleaning, camera inspection, or line repair is needed.
Before work starts, ask for the price in writing. The household stays in control: you confirm the price before work begins, choose who to hire, and confirm the work is done before paying the final amount. For more examples, see typical plumbing emergency costs.
How to avoid overpaying in an emergency
When you are stressed, it is easy to feel pushed into a fast decision. A good plumber should be clear about the likely cost, what they found, and what needs to happen first.
Watch out for vague pricing, scare tactics, cash-only demands, no proof of license or insurance, or pressure to approve a very large repair immediately. Costs, rules, and who is responsible for a sewer line or outside pipe can vary by area, so the right fix depends on local conditions and code.
It is okay to ask questions. It is okay to say you want the price in writing first.
Get matched free, in plain language
If you are dealing with a plumbing emergency now, start here: get matched. We help connect people across the US, including new immigrants and non-native English speakers, with nearby emergency plumbers.
The service is free for the household. We cannot promise a specific plumber, a specific arrival time, or a guaranteed result, but we can help you take the next step quickly.
If possible, have these details ready: what is happening, when it started, whether the water is shut off, your ZIP code, and your preferred language.
Shut off the water if it is safe, stay clear of electrical or gas danger, then use MainLine Match to get connected free with a licensed 24/7 emergency plumber near you.
Don't wait — get matched with a plumber now
Free for households. Contact and problem details only. You compare quotes and choose who to hire, and confirm the price before any work starts.