A water pipe has burst and your house is getting flooded. The toilet is blocked and is now overflowing. The sink is bubbling something disgusting. These are just a couple of scenarios that will have you calling your plumber’s emergency hotline right away.
The ideal reaction, of course, would be to keep your head and remember to call for some emergency plumbing. Melbourne customers, just like most people may be unable to always think straight under pressure, so some of them may choose to take a different and potentially detrimental route. Some might try to remedy the situation themselves, whereas others might call somebody they know who may have a little bit of knowledge about plumbing. These are not the recommended measures in that kind of situation.
Common causes include flooded sinks or toilets, burst pipes, overflowed washing machines or water appliances, leaking roofs or storm flooding.
When there is a plumbing emergency, Melbourne home or business owners must remember and heed the following steps:
A plumbing emergency can go from bad to worse if you fail to have some presence of mind and take the recommended steps. Make the correct move by calling your plumber right away.
SES: Victorian State Emergency Service.
Emergency Services: Triple Zero.
Local Governments: City of Melbourne, City of Port Phillip, City of Stonnington.
Water Authorities: VicWater, Yarra Valley Water.
Severe Weather Updates: Bureau of Meteorology.
And give us a call for emergency plumbing services.