Emergency Plumbing Markham 647-808-4088

A burst pipe or cracked pipe can cause considerable damage to your home and plumbing. With a plumbing emergency like this, you have to act fast. First thing to do is shut off your water valves. Locate the main valve in the house, turn it off and water should stop flooding into your home. Then call Emergency Plumbing Markham. We respond quickly to your emergency plumbing problems. We bring all the tools we need for quick and timely repairs.

Burst Pipes Next Steps

Once we stop your leak, our next mission is to determine the cause of the burst pipe or the pipe leak. There can be many causes, some of which are quick and easy to fix, but some might be a sign of a larger problem in the home, like clogged pipes, or blocked drains . We’re the professionals you want to help you find the source of the problem and determine the most cost-effective solutions that have longevity. We will never give you a solution to a problem that doesn’t fix it as permanently as possible. Plumbing is our passion and because our experience is in emergency plumbing we know that in those situations you want rapid responses and assurances that your home and property is going to be protected.

Other causes of burst pipes

Water hammer can cause damage to pipes. As pressure changes when water is turned on and off suddenly this can cause pipes to bang against floors and walls. Corrosion is another common cause of burst pipes. Time and use over several decades can do damage to your pipes and contribute to the causes of burst pipes. Corrsion can be caused by pH imbalances int the water, protective coating on the pipes getting eaten away. It is important to determine the exact cause of a pipe burst in order to prevent it from reoccurring and causing further damage throughout the house or business.

If you do have a burst pipe it is important to remember the following steps:

1. Turn off your water
2. Contact your insurer
3. Contact Emergency Plumbing Markham
4. Document the damage
5. Start cleaning and drying out the affected area.

If you have a flood in the basement, do not enter that space without professionals present. Any water that comes into contact with an electrical current can carry a charge and be deadly.

What are some of the signs of a burst pipe:

1. Varying water pressure
2. The water is discoloured – burst pipes exposed to water might rust and thus discolour the water
3. The water has a strange smell. This could be a sign of a sewage leak
4. Puddles or damp spots form around the house
5. You can hear hissing or gurgling noises in your walls from fluctuating water pressure
6. Water hammer or other noises throughout the house as pipe rub and bang tension points
7. Your water bill is suddenly too high.

At Emergency Plumbing Markham, we have all the tools and experience you need to have your burst pipes fixed quick and affordably. We always have all the tools we need on hand and we are prompt, professional and qualified to detect and resolve you plumbing requirements. Protecting your home is our passion and plumbing is our expertise.