Emergency Plumbing · Missoula, MT
Emergency Plumber in Missoula, MT
Some plumbing problems can wait for a weekday. Water coming through a ceiling, sewage rising in a floor drain or a smell of gas cannot.
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Most Missoula basements have the main shut-off on the wall where the water line enters, often near the front of the house. In homes without a basement it may be in a crawl space, utility room or garage. Turn it clockwise or swing the lever across the pipe, then open a low tap.
If you smell gas
Leave the house straight away, don't use switches or phones inside, and contact the gas utility's emergency line from outside. Don't return until the utility says it's safe. A plumber who works on gas lines can repair the problem once the area is cleared.
Water and electricity
Stay out of standing water that may be near outlets, the furnace or the electrical panel. Only switch off breakers if you can reach the panel while standing somewhere dry. Otherwise contact the power company and wait.
Sewage backups
Stop running water anywhere in the house; every flush adds to the backup. Keep children and pets away. Chemical openers won't clear a main line and make the work dangerous for whoever opens the pipe.
Water heater failure
A tank leaking from its base usually can't be repaired. Close the cold-water valve above it, turn the gas control to off or switch off its breaker, and put a pan or towels underneath. A drip from a fitting may be a quick fix.
Send the details
Where the water or smell is, whether the main or gas is off and what's been affected. Send a request and a plumber will get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
- Will a plumber come out after hours?
- Many Missoula-area plumbers take emergencies on nights and weekends. The plumber who contacts you will tell you when they can arrive and confirm any after-hours rate first.
- Should I contact my insurance company?
- If water has soaked floors, walls or ceilings, contact your insurer soon after the water is off. Take photos and keep receipts for anything you buy to limit the damage.
Other plumbing services
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Repairs, renovations and new projects. Tell us what you need and we'll pass it straight to a plumber, who will call you to go over the job and give you a quote.
- Plumbing repairs, renovations and new projects
- Missoula and the surrounding valleys
- Get a quote before any work starts
Need emergency plumbing in Missoula?
Send a request and a plumber will get in touch. Requests answered 7 days a week.
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