Sensible Emergency Plumbing Services For Southeastern Wisconsin
Austin Plumbing, Heating & Air has been solving emergency plumbing problems for three generations. We take a sensible approach to help clients through emergency plumbing situations.
Plumbing Emergencies During Normal Business Hours
No Emergency Fees
Rapid response to plumbing emergencies
Same day service often available for plumbing emergencies
Sensible Approach to After Hours Plumbing Emergencies
Without the support of our internal team, manufacturers and distribution, many of the after hours plumbing emergency services that we can provide are limited.
At Austin Plumbing, Heating & Air our sensible approach to plumbing emergencies:
- Saves clients money- Emergency dispatch fees can be $600 or more
- Saves clients time- Most plumbing emergencies can be fully resolved after hours
- Make informed decisions- Dealing with an emergency plumbing situation in the heat of the moment can impact the decisions you make to solve a plumbing issue
Emergency Plumbing Service 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Our phones are answered 24/7 so you can book the next business day emergency service any time of the day or night!
Austin Plumbing, Heating & Air Emergency Hours
Rapid response to urgent emergency plumbing problems
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday
- 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Saturday emergency service available
- Closed Sunday for time with family and God, although you can still book service for Monday
Austin Plumbing, Heating & Air provides emergency plumbing services during our standard operating hours which are from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday with emergency plumbing services available between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Saturday.
Should You Have an Emergency Plumber Out?
What starts out as an emergency plumbing situation quickly becomes a routine plumbing repair once the situation is under control. There are, of course, plumbing emergencies that cannot be triaged and may require immediate response outside of normal business hours. For those contemplating calling out an emergency plumber, keep in mind:
The cost- Dispatch fees for emergency plumbing service can be up to $700, and that's just to call someone out. Not to mention additional overtime fees. Even the smallest after hours emergency plumbing repair can cost over $1,000.
Limited services- Many after hours emergency plumbing jobs are unable to be completed without the support available during normal business, ranging from manufacturer tech support to having a second person to assist with the emergency plumbing job.
Most emergencies aren't fixed until the next business day anyway- Because of the aforementioned problems, most 24/7 emergency calls result in a lot of out of pocket expense for the customer with no real resolution of the actual plumbing system until normal business hours.
Alternatives to Having a 24/7 Emergency Plumber Out
Most people find a far better way to deal with plumbing emergencies is during the next business day. Not only will this save you money, but it cuts down on the frustration as well. After containing your plumbing emergency, alternatives to having a 24/7 emergency visit include:
- Leaning on family, friends or neighbors for temporary use of their plumbing system.
- Take advantage of the showers and restrooms at your gym or athletic club.
- Turn lemons into lemonade- Load up the family and head to a hotel or water park for the rest of the weekend. Chances are, the cost of a hotel room will be far less than extra emergency fees an emergency plumber will charge.
What to do if You Have a Plumbing Emergency
Most plumbing emergencies are quickly de-escalated by following a few simple steps.
Best plumbing emergency protocol for just about any plumbing emergency
- Stop using the plumbing system
- Contain or isolate the plumbing problem
- Control any mess the plumbing emergency caused to best of your ability
- Understand that once walls, floors or ceilings are wet, the majority of damage has already been done
Below is a list of common plumbing emergencies and how to treat them before we arrive:
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From emergency service to routine maintenance or installations, Austin Plumbing is ready to take your call! Call us now to schedule an appointment.