Preparing for Your Big Day

Posted on: 20 January 2021

A busted water line, an overflowing toilet, a broken water shutoff valve—so many things can go wrong with your home's plumbing system at any given moment. These issues don't always occur when typical businesses are open. thankfully, 24-hour emergency plumbing services are available to help around the clock. Don't let the following myths get in the way of you placing a call for help when you need it. 

Myth: An emergency plumber is only available within city limits. 

While some plumbers may only offer services within a certain range, many do offer services well beyond city limits. On another note, most plumbing services make no differentiation between where they can provide services purely based on the time of the day you call for help. Therefore, if you live several miles outside of city limits and have a plumbing emergency on a weekend or after business hours, don't hesitate to reach out for help. 

Myth: You can't call for an emergency plumber for water leaks only. 

A water leak may not seem like a big issue, but most 24-hour emergency plumbing services do cater to clients who have water leaks in the middle of the night. What seems like a small leak can do a lot of damage rather quickly. Therefore, you shouldn't hesitate to reach out for help if you have problems with a busted or leaking water line. 

Myth: A 24-hour emergency plumber charges triple for an after-hours visit. 

Costs can vary from plumber to plumber. However, you likely won't see a bill much larger than if you would have called during regular business hours. A lot of modern companies have a group of plumbers and simply ask certain service professionals to be available at certain times. Offering these extended service hours allows for the company to cater to more clients. More clients mean higher profit margins overall, so many don't charge much different no matter what time you call for help. 

Myth: You will have to stay up and help the plumber when they come to your home. 

If you have a plumbing issue in the middle of the night and have commitments for the next morning, it is understandable that you will need your rest. Most emergency plumbers will only need you to be present to show them where the problem is located so they can make the necessary repairs. If necessary, the professional can oftentimes bill you for their services after they have completed the work.

To separate fact from fiction, contact local plumbing companies like Bud's Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric.