Emergency PlumbingRepairs in Denver
When a Plumbing Problem Can't Wait, Call Our Family. A burst pipe, major leak, sewage backup, or failed sump pump can quickly cause serious damage to your home. We'll identify the problem, explain what needs immediate attention, and give you a clear price before repairs begin.
What Is a Plumbing Emergency?
Not every plumbing problem requires immediate service, but some problems can cause significant water damage, sewage exposure, flooding, or loss of essential plumbing if left alone. Call us promptly if you're dealing with:
- ✓A burst or actively leaking pipe
- ✓A major water leak
- ✓Sewage backing up into your home
- ✓A main drain or sewer backup
- ✓A failed sump pump with rising water
- ✓Frozen piping that has cracked or begun leaking
- ✓A toilet overflowing that won't stop
- ✓Water appearing through walls, ceilings, or floors
- ✓A plumbing problem requiring shutting off water to the home
- ✓Sudden, abnormal water-pressure problems
Not sure if it's an emergency? Call us or text us a photo. We'll help you determine the appropriate next step.
Burst & Frozen Pipe Repair
Colorado winters can be hard on residential plumbing. When water freezes inside a pipe, the expanding ice can place significant pressure on the piping and fittings. Sometimes the damage isn't obvious until the pipe begins thawing and water starts escaping.
Signs of a Frozen or Burst Pipe
- ✓Little or no water from a fixture
- ✓Visible frost on exposed piping
- ✓Bulging or damaged pipe
- ✓Unusual sounds when using water
- ✓Water appearing after temperatures rise
- ✓Wet drywall or ceilings
- ✓Unexplained puddles
- ✓Sudden drop in water pressure
What Should I Do If a Pipe Bursts?
Shut off the water. If you can safely reach your main water shutoff, turn off the home's water supply.
Open a faucet. This may help relieve remaining pressure in the plumbing system.
Protect the area. Move belongings away from the water if you can do so safely.
Call for plumbing service. Don't wait — a frozen pipe may already be damaged even if you don't see water escaping.
Major Residential Water Leaks
Some leaks can wait for a normal repair appointment. Others can't. Call promptly if water is flowing continuously, coming through a ceiling, approaching electrical equipment, or if you need to shut off the entire house to control it.
- ✓Water is flowing continuously
- ✓Water is coming through a ceiling
- ✓A pipe has ruptured
- ✓You can't stop the leak at the fixture
- ✓Water is approaching electrical equipment
- ✓Significant water is accumulating
Sewer & Drain Backups
If wastewater or sewage is backing up into a shower, tub, floor drain, toilet, or other fixture, stop using water throughout the home until the problem is evaluated.
- ✓Multiple drains backing up
- ✓Toilets bubbling or gurgling
- ✓Sewage appearing in a tub or shower
- ✓Floor drain backups
- ✓Wastewater appearing when another fixture drains
- ✓Strong sewage odors accompanied by drainage problems
Sump Pump Failure
A sump pump failure becomes particularly urgent when groundwater is entering the pit and the water level continues rising. If the pit is filling rapidly or water is already entering the basement, contact us promptly.
- ✓Pump isn't turning on
- ✓Water level continues rising
- ✓Pump runs but doesn't remove water
- ✓Pump repeatedly starts and stops
- ✓Unusual grinding or humming
- ✓Discharge problems
- ✓Sump alarm activates
- ✓Water begins entering the basement
What To Do Before We Arrive
Stop the Water
If appropriate and safe, shut off the affected fixture or main water supply.
Stop Using Affected Plumbing
Especially if you're experiencing a sewer or main-drain backup.
Protect the Area
Move belongings away from active water when it is safe to do so.
Take Photos
If possible, photograph the problem area.
Call or Text Us
Tell us what's happening and when you first noticed it.
Our Emergency Plumbing Repair Process
Tell Us What's Happening
Call us or text us a photo and describe what you're experiencing.
Control the Immediate Problem
When possible, we'll help you understand what you can safely do to limit additional damage before service.
Diagnose the Problem
We'll identify the plumbing issue and determine what repair is appropriate.
Explain What We Found
We'll show or explain the problem so you understand what's happening.
Give You the Price
You'll receive a clear, flat-rate price before you approve the repair.
Perform the Approved Work
No additional work gets added without your approval.
Emergency Plumbing Repair Pricing
There isn't one price for every plumbing emergency because the appropriate repair depends on what's actually wrong. Factors may include the type of problem, location, accessibility, parts required, and extent of damage.
$0 Service Call Fee
We don't charge a service or dispatch fee just to show up. We'll evaluate the plumbing problem, explain what we find, and give you a clear price before any repair work begins. You decide whether you'd like us to move forward.
Things You May Be Able to Do Safely
- ✓Shut off the affected fixture
- ✓Shut off the main water supply
- ✓Stop using backed-up drains
- ✓Move belongings away from water
- ✓Take photos of the problem
Things to Avoid
- ✕Repeatedly flushing an overflowing toilet
- ✕Continuing to use water during a main sewer backup
- ✕Entering standing water near electrical equipment
- ✕Using open flames to thaw frozen pipes
- ✕Cutting into walls or piping without knowing what's behind them
Common Emergency Plumbing Questions
Emergency Plumbing Service Areas
Father and Sons Plumbing provides residential plumbing repairs throughout the Denver metro area and surrounding communities.
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the Next Step.
Whether you're dealing with a burst pipe, major leak, sewer backup, failed sump pump, or another urgent plumbing problem, call our family and tell us what's happening.
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