A plumbing emergency is any problem that can damage your home if it waits: burst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups, or water flowing where it should not. If it is safe, shut off your main water valve first, then call an emergency plumber.
Problems that cannot wait
Some plumbing problems are inconvenient; others are emergencies. A burst pipe, a major leak, or a sewage backup can cause real damage in minutes to hours. If water is spreading, or sewage is coming back up through a drain, treat it as an emergency.
A single slow drain or a dripping faucet can usually wait for a scheduled visit. The line is simple: if waiting risks damage to your home, it is an emergency.
What to do first
If it is safe, shut off your main water valve. This single step limits damage more than anything else you can do. Move belongings away from the water, and avoid using fixtures connected to the problem.
Then call for help. Clogbusters focuses on emergency plumbing across Berkeley and the East Bay, and we are open 24 hours a day, every day except Wednesdays.
Get help in Berkeley and the East Bay
Need a hand? Call Clogbusters at (510) 689-8733 or request service. We are open 24 hours a day, every day except Wednesdays, and we do it right the first time.
Frequently asked questions
Is a clogged toilet an emergency?
If it is the only working toilet, or it is overflowing and will not stop, treat it as an emergency. Otherwise it can usually wait for a scheduled visit.
Are you open on weekends?
Yes. We are open 24 hours a day, every day except Wednesdays.