Split or burst pipes
A split pipe pouring water into a wall or ceiling needs a plumber right away. We trace the damaged length, cut it out and fit sound pipe in its place.
Emergency Plumbing in Dearborn
Water coming through a ceiling, sewage rising in a floor drain or a tank leaking onto the floor is the kind of problem that cannot wait. Phone us with the address and what you see, and we start from there.
This page lists the emergencies we handle. Planned work has its own pages, and every call is free.
Emergencies we handle
Sewage coming up a drain
A floor drain that backs up or a tub that fills when the toilet is flushed points to a blockage in the line. We clear it and, if the line has failed, look at the lateral itself.
Overflowing toilets
When the water in a toilet creeps up again after the first flush, the blockage sits past the bowl. We clear it, test the other fixtures and repair the cause.
A leaking water heater
Water at the base of a tank can mean the tank itself has failed, or it can be a loose fitting. We find which one it is and repair or replace the heater.
A line frozen solid
A faucet that gives nothing on a cold morning can mean ice in the supply line. We thaw it carefully, check the pipe for splits and add protection where the run is exposed.
Know where your shutoffs are
The main shutoff sits where the water line enters the house, and each sink and toilet has its own stop valve. It helps to know where they are before an emergency.
When you call, tell us where the water is coming from and which fixtures are involved. It helps us plan the visit.
Freezing nights in Dearborn
In Dearborn the January low averages 21°F, and a year brings about 113 days at or below 32°F. Exposed lines are the ones in spigots on outside walls, in a garage or in a room nobody heats.
The pipe freeze risk checker rates your own setup before the next cold snap.
Frequently asked questions
What should I tell you when I call about a burst pipe?
Give us the address, say where the water is coming from and tell us which rooms are affected. The call is free, and the quote is personalized with no obligation.
Does a sewer repair after a backup need a permit?
Yes, when the work is on a sanitary, storm or combined lateral. Dearborn asks for a sewer permit that is separate from the plumbing permit.
Once the emergency is over, the leak finding and sewer repair pages cover the follow-up, and the homepage lists everything else we do.
Call for a free plumbing quote
Call us to discuss your current issue and how we can assist you. The call is free and you get a free, personalized estimate with no obligation. We're here to help.
Call (855) 321-3426