WE PROVIDE 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE
WE PROVIDE 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE
PLUMBING & DRAIN SERVICES IN BARRIE
Plumbing emergency service within a commercial building can turn into a big disaster very quickly. A broken pipe, sewer backup, overflowing floor drain or failed pump can impact workers, patrons, tenants, equipment and regular business activity in minutes.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain offers commercial emergency plumbing services in Barrie for restaurants, retail establishments, office buildings, warehouses, condos, industrial buildings and more. We’ll respond to time sensitive plumbing issues that cannot wait till regular business hours.
Sureflow proudly offers 24-hour emergency commercial plumbing service for commercial and industrial clients. We try to identify the cause of the emergency, control the immediate situation, and figure out what repairs will be necessary.
Commercial plumbing issues can affect any part of a building. Some problems are isolated to one fixture. Others can disable bathrooms, kitchens, tenant areas or even entire floors of the building.
Emergency plumbing can include:
The severity of the issue depends on how much water/sewage is present and if it is actively overflowing or backing up.
Not all plumbing problems require emergency service.
For example, a faucet dripping slowly or one sink draining slowly may be able to wait for normal business hours. However, flooding from a broken pipe, sewer back-up or failed pump is a much different situation.
Emergencies can occur any time there is a commercial plumbing problem that is actively causing damage, restricting access to key areas or creating a sanitation issue.
The information below can help identify situations when emergency plumbers should be called.
Any broken pipe that is spraying water will release a significant amount of water in a short time.
That water can easily damage carpet, furniture, walls and other property inside of a commercial building. Since water can travel through walls and ceilings, the actual leak may be hidden from plain view.
Shutting off the affected water line is the best way to stop the flow. If the local valve will not stop the leak, turn off the main water supply valve for the building.
Not all water leaks start with a broken pipe spraying water.
A faucet, fitting or pipe may leak slowly at first and get worse. The leak becomes more urgent when the water spreads to areas with furniture, inventory, drywall or electrical equipment.
If the water can not be stopped, it may be time to call for emergency plumbing service.
Emergency services will focus on stopping the leak. The longer the leak continues, the more damage that occurs.
When water appears on a ceiling, there is likely a water source above the stain.
The leak could be coming from a plumbing pipe, restroom, sink, fixture or other connection. Water can run along wood framing and other surfaces until it finds an opening.
Keep people away from the leak if water is near light fixtures or electrical panels. Avoid touching light switches or other electrical components if you are standing in water.
Restaurants are susceptible to many plumbing emergencies since so much of their operation revolves around water and draining.
Kitchen sinks, dishwashing stations, floor drains, washrooms and hot water machines can all see use during business hours. One main drain clog or sewer backup could affect both the kitchen and customer areas simultaneously.
Restaurant emergencies can include drain backups, leaking pipes, fixture failures, water heater problems or more.
Sureflow offers business plumbing and specifically advertises emergency plumbing for businesses when immediate service is needed.
When you have a plumbing issue in a commercial kitchen, all of the sinks may not be draining.
Floor drains, prep sinks, dishwashers and other equipment can all feed into one another. If multiple areas become clogged at the same time, the issue may be further downstream.
Leaks can also affect flooring, machinery and areas where food is prepared.
Should you find wastewater draining into your kitchen or clean water flooding your workspace, contact a plumber before resuming business.
Retail store may not utilize as many plumbing fixtures as restaurants and kitchens. However, major leaks can still cause widespread damage to the store.
Flooring, displays, inventory and customer areas can all be affected by water. If one of the store’s washrooms backs up, it can cause sanitation problems and make that area off limits.
Should the leak be unable to be located or wastewater is flooding into your retail space, call for emergency plumbing services.
Office buildings may have multiple washrooms along with kitchenettes for staff and tenants all on the same plumbing system.
A single drain backup or failed water line can impact multiple tenants. Water spraying through ceilings can also spread into adjacent offices before the leak is detected.
Should multiple tenants call about the same issue at the same time, it could be due to a larger building issue versus individual fixtures failing.
Condominium and high-rise plumbing issues can be tricky because several units can share common water supply lines or drain pipes.
Leaks inside a unit can spread into ones below it, while a clogged drain can affect multiple suites or floors. Water shut-offs may need to be coordinated with the building’s management as well.
Sureflow is familiar with high-rise and condominium plumbing and offers 24 hour emergency service.
Warehouses can have plumbing in the form of washrooms, staff rooms, mechanical rooms, as well as floor-drain systems.
A sudden burst pipe or clogged drain can impact storage spaces and inventory. Water not involved in the manufacturing process can still cause severe disruptions.
If water is flowing through storage areas or near electrical rooms, the leak should be fixed right away.
Industrial buildings can contain much larger or specialized plumbing systems when compared to regular commercial buildings.
A pumping system may be needed, drains may be larger, there can be multiple water services, hot-water system, as well as plumbing that feeds industrial equipment. An emergency situation can involve much more than bathrooms or sinks.
Sureflow offers both commercial and industrial plumbing services and proudly advertises 24/7 emergency commercial plumbing services.
Winter weather in Barrie can freeze pipes located in commercial buildings just like homes.
Commercial water lines close to loading docks, exterior walls, garages, mechanical rooms or other areas with limited heat could be susceptible.
The first sign of a frozen pipe may be lack of water flowing to a faucet or area of the building. If the pipe was cracked or damaged, the leak may show when the ice begins to melt.
Never attempt to thaw frozen commercial plumbing with an open flame.
Not all frozen pipes will begin leaking water while still frozen.
Ice built up in the line can block water from leaking out through a crack. Once the frozen pipe thaws and pressure returns to normal, it could leak rapidly.
That is why all frozen pipes should be handled carefully, even if water is not apparent.
If you notice your commercial building has lost water during cold weather, turn off the water locally if possible. The line may need to be inspected as it thaws.
Certain commercial buildings can have sump pumps to help manage groundwater or flood water entering the lowest areas of the building.
Should the pump fail during a high water event, it could allow the sump basin to fill. Without a working pump, water may begin to exit the pit and flood mechanical rooms, basements or storage rooms.
Sureflow offers commercial services to service, repair and replace sump pumps.
Call for assistance if your water continues to rise and the pump refuses to run.
Your sewage pump takes care of wastewater from plumbing fixtures that can’t flow into the sewer system through gravity.
When this pump fails and toilets, sinks, or other connected fixtures continue to be used, that water can fill up the basin and begin to backup into your building.
Shut off water to any plumbing connected to the sewage pump until it can be repaired.
A sewage backup isn’t just a plumbing emergency, but a sanitation issue. The lines should be inspected before more wastewater is introduced to the system.
The main water service provides water to your entire commercial property. A leak can cause many issues affecting everyone who uses the building.
Your customers may experience loss of pressure, find water pooling outside of the building or notice wet spots along the foundation. If its underground, you may not notice the slow leak until a lot of water has been lost.
If your property is losing water service or customers are impacted by a leak, you may need to have your main service inspected immediately.
The best feature about commercial shut-off valves is that they allow you to isolate parts of your property during an emergency. If a pipe or fixture is leaking, you can shut off water to that specific area without affecting the rest of the building.
If a valve is broken at a time when a pipe is actively leaking, you may need to shut off water to a much larger portion of your building to maintain control.
Commercial building managers should know where all their critical valves are located and what each controls. If your main shut off valve no longer closes all the way, get it fixed before you need it in an emergency.
Water heaters and commercial hot- water tanks sometimes leak. If this happens, it can become an emergency.
Water that leaks out of a mechanical room can reach other areas of the building and cause damage to equipment, tenant areas or finished spaces.
Hot water failure may or may not need emergency service depending on the type of business affected. Restaurants, health care facilities and other businesses which rely on hot water may be critically disrupted. Operations which would not normally use hot water may not need emergency service.
Commercial and factory plumbing services from Sureflow includes hot- water- heater installation and repair.
You can usually rule out a main sewer line blockage if only one commercial toilet is overflowing.
If multiple toilets begin to overflow at the same time, the problem likely involves a common branch drain or the main sewer line.
Flushing additional toilets will only contribute more wastewater to the blockage.
If multiple commercial bathrooms are overflowing, shut off unnecessary water usage and call for service.
If your entire building loses water, everything from bathrooms to kitchens, cleaning and equipment operations can be disrupted.
The issue could be the building’s water service, a main valve, pressure regulator or some other part of the property’s plumbing system.
Make sure the problem impacts the whole building, and check with nearby properties to see if they have water before assuming the issue is with the municipal supply.
Commercial plumbers can diagnose issues affecting the plumbing within your building.
Plumbing problems are sometimes linked by a common cause. If all the fixtures in a building experience low water pressure simultaneously, there may be a leak, closed valve, water-service problem or pressure regulating equipment issue.
Low pressure doesn’t always mean you have a broken pipe. Schedule an inspection to see what has changed in your system.
Many plumbing problems have the potential to affect more than one tenant in a building. Water can drain from one floor to another, shared piping can back up waste water and main water shut-offs will cut-off water to multiple areas.
Contact all tenants or identify which tenants are experiencing issues before shutting off plumbing whenever possible.
Determining whether the issue is isolated to one tenant or a few tenants on the same floor can help you find the problem faster.
Property managers have to make decisions quickly during commercial plumbing emergencies. One tenant will call about a water leak and then moments later you will receive a call from the tenant below who notices water pouring through their ceiling. Knowing the location of your building shut-offs, pump systems, floor drains and mechanical rooms can make all the difference when reacting to emergencies. Sureflow offers commercial plumbing repair, maintenance, and 24-hour emergency commercial plumbing service.
The initial goal is to prevent the problem from spreading.
If possible:
Do not endanger yourself or employees by reaching for a shut off valve or equipment in an unsafe area.
Sometimes the main water will need to be shut off if there is a large leak that can’t be turned off by a smaller fixture or sectional valve.
Keep in mind how many tenants/biz’s and how many systems rely on the water when shutting off the main supply line in a commercial building. If possible, it might be easier to turn off the water supply to just that area.
During severe active leaks, it may be necessary to cut off water supply quickly to prevent further water damage.
Know where your commercial building’s important water shut-offs are located before an emergency happens.
Water and electricity should never be mixed.
Avoid going near water that is close to electrical panels, outlets, wiring, machines or any other equipment that could be energized. Don’t touch electrical switches if you are standing in water.
If the water from the plumbing leak is causing an electrical hazard, you may want to call additional emergency services to help.
Your safety and those occupying the building should be top priority.
If your commercial property has a sewage backup, people could be exposed to unwanted waste water.
Keep everyone away from the area and stop using plumbing fixtures that drain into the affected area. Toilets should not be continued flushed to see if the blockage is gone.
Have a professional come to service the drain before using plumbing fixtures normally.
Your commercial drain can come to an emergency when it backs up and begins draining into your property.
Floor drains can overflow onto the floor, washrooms may not be used and kitchen drains will cause big problems.
Sureflow offers commercial drain cleaning as well as high-pressure water-jet services for all applicable drains and sewers.
If backups are frequent, we may need to come out and inspect your system after clearing the drain.
Occasionally, commercial drainage emergencies may include a large amount of grease or buildup throughout a length of pipe.
High-pressure water-jet cleaning can be effective if the pipe is compatible and the clog is larger than what would need basic clearing.
Emergency service still aims to return safe drainage.
Once the situation is under control, further evaluation can be done to see if more maintenance or repair is necessary.
Occasionally, a sewer camera can come in handy following a recurring commercial clog.
If you constantly experience emergency backup from the same drain or sewer line, it might be beneficial to see what could be leftover in the pipe.
The camera can identify buildup, damage, roots or another obstruction that may not be fixed by cleaning alone.
After the leak is turned off or the drain is cleared, you have solved the immediate issue.
However, many times the reasons behind the emergency can be avoided if discovered.
Was the pipe ruptured because it froze? Does the sewer line have frequent buildup? Is there another problem with a failed pump deeper in the system?
Figuring out the cause can help you decide if any further repair or maintenance is necessary.
This can be especially useful if the same commercial plumbing emergency has occurred more than once.
While not all emergencies can be prevented, don’t let repeated issues continue.
Minor problems like slow drains, leaking valves, inconsistent pump cycling and pressure variations can be early signs to a larger problem.
If your commercial property has plumbing that is used frequently, it may benefit from routine maintenance. Sureflow offers Commercial Plumbing Maintenance Programs.
Providing 24 hr emergency plumbing services to commercial clients.
Sureflow also provides 24 hour emergency commercial plumbing services.
We understand that things come up. Whether you run a business or own a commercial property, emergency service is available for issues like burst pipes, active water leaks, sewer backups, pump failure, large drain clogs and any other plumbing situation that can’t safely be left unattended until normal business hours.
If your property is flooding, experiencing a sewage backup or has a part of the building that won’t operate (like an office with no water due to a leak), let us know when you call. This will help us understand the severity of the situation and the type of plumbing emergency that you are experiencing.
When you call Sureflow about a commercial plumbing emergency, we will need to gather some information to understand your situation.
Is water leaking right now? Is sewage involved? What areas of the building are affected? Is the water able to be turned off? Is your business open right now? Are any tenants or customers affected?
All of these questions will help us assess what emergency you are dealing with and what area of the plumbing system we will need to focus on. If water is flooding or spreading or if sewage is involved, be sure to explain that as well when you call.
When it comes to commercial properties, emergencies can involve more than one fixture. One broken pipe can flood multiple rooms. Main sewer line blockages can affect every toilet. Failed pumps can cause flooding or wastewater backups.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain provides 24/7 emergency commercial plumbing service to businesses, commercial properties, restaurants, retail properties, warehouses, condo buildings, industrial buildings and property managers all throughout Barrie. We currently offer emergency commercial service 24/7. We also offer drain cleaning, pump servicing, sump pump repair as well as other commercial plumbing services.
Give Sureflow Plumbing & Drain a call at 705-503-7996 if your commercial property has an urgent plumbing issue that can’t wait. We offer commercial emergency plumbing service in Barrie.
When sewage or water is flooding your property, you don’t have access to key plumbing systems, or the issue is causing a sanitary or safety issue, you may need emergency plumbing service.
Yes. Sureflow offers 24- hour emergency commercial service in addition to its commercial and industrial plumbing specialties.
Sureflow offers commercial plumbing repair and emergency service for all kinds of plumbing problems including major leaks and burst pipes.
Sureflow offers commercial drain and sewer services, including sewer backups. We provide drain cleaning and use high pressure water-jet machines to clean drains when applicable.
If you experience a sewage backup, shut off unnecessary plumbing fixtures, keep people away from the sewage and call a professional drain service. Use of toilets and running sinks will only add to the problem by adding more wastewater into the system.
Sureflow offers service to businesses and encourages business owners to call us for emergency plumbing issues.
Sureflow offers sump pump services including repair and replacement as part of its commercial plumbing services.
Sureflow offers Commercial, Condominium and highrise plumbing service including emergency plumbing 24 hours a day.
