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24/7 Emergency Plumber in the Twin Cities
Burst pipe, sewer backup or no hot water? Call (763) 296-1844 for a 24/7 emergency plumber anywhere in the Twin Cities, from Ramsey to St. Paul.
What to do in the next five minutes
Call us first, then do whichever of these fits. Each one limits the damage while a plumber is on the way.
Water pouring out? Shut off the main.
In most Minnesota homes the main shutoff sits in the basement where the water line comes up through the floor, next to the meter. Turn it clockwise until it stops. Then open a faucet on the lowest floor to drain the pressure.
Water heater leaking? Cut its supply.
Close the cold water valve on the pipe going into the top of the tank. Set a gas heater to "pilot" or turn off the breaker for an electric one. Keep kids and pets away from the hot water.
Sewage coming up a drain? Stop using water.
No flushing, no showers, no dishwasher or laundry. Every gallon you send down has nowhere to go but back up through the lowest drain, usually the basement floor drain.
Smell gas? Get out first.
Leave the house, leave the door open behind you, and do not flip switches on the way out. Call 911 or your gas utility from outside. Once the utility says it is safe, call us for the gas line repair.
Not sure where your shutoff is? Our guide to finding and testing your main water shutoff valve takes five minutes on a quiet day.
Plumbing emergencies we handle around the clock
Burst and frozen pipes
Split lines in exterior walls, crawl spaces and garages after a cold snap.
Learn more →Sewer backups
Main line clogs and root intrusion that push water up through the floor drain.
Learn more →Water heater failures
No hot water, or a tank leaking onto the basement floor.
Learn more →Sump pump failures
A dead pump during spring melt or a heavy rain, with water rising in the pit.
Learn more →Gas line leaks
Repairs once the gas utility has made the house safe.
Learn more →Overflowing toilets and clogged drains
When the only toilet in the house will not flush or the kitchen drain is backed up.
Learn more →Hidden leaks
Water stains spreading on a ceiling or a meter that keeps spinning with everything off.
Learn more →Emergency, or can it wait until morning?
If you are on the fence, call. We will tell you straight if it can wait for a regular appointment.
Call now
- Water is leaking and you cannot stop it at a valve
- Sewage or dirty water is coming up through a drain
- You have no running water at all
- Your sump pump has stopped and the pit is filling
- Pipes are frozen and the weather is staying cold
Usually fine to book ahead
- One slow drain while the others work fine
- A dripping faucet or a toilet that keeps running
- Low water pressure at a single fixture
- Planning a water heater or softener replacement
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Emergency calls carry our On-Time Guarantee and our 100% satisfaction guarantee, the same as any scheduled visit.
Emergency plumbing across the Twin Cities metro
From our office in Ramsey we cover the metro on both sides of the river.
Emergency plumbing questions
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My pipes froze but nothing has burst yet. What should I do? +
Frozen pipe? Read how to safely thaw frozen pipes while you wait.