WE PROVIDE 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE
WE PROVIDE 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE
PLUMBING & DRAIN SERVICES IN BARRIE
Plumbing problems can occur at any time. Pipes can rupture in the middle of the night, sewage can begin to back up through your basement drain or your sump pump can fail in the middle of a rainstorm.
While some problems can wait until tomorrow, there are others that can’t.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain offers 24-hour emergency plumbing services in Barrie for both residential and commercial customers. If you experience a plumbing or drain issue that has the potential to damage your property, create an unsafe environment or cause you to lose the use of vital plumbing fixtures, call us.
Plumbing emergencies can occur at any time of the day or night. Don’t wait until morning to call if you have an emergency.
The sewer can back up at midnight. A water pipe can burst at 7am. Sump pumps can fail in the middle of a storm.
Sureflow offers emergency plumbing services 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
Examples of plumbing emergencies include:
If you’re not sure if you need an emergency plumber, give us a call and describe what’s going on.
There are many reasons you may need a plumber, but not every situation is an emergency. A slow dripping faucet can be irritating, but it probably doesn’t pose the same risk as a broken pipe or sewage coming up through your basement floor.
Think of a plumbing issue as an emergency when:
Emergency plumbing issues are often happening right now. If the problem is actively worsening or causing damage, it’s time to call an emergency plumber.
Large quantities of water can suddenly come out of a burst pipe. Water can enter walls, ceilings, flooring and other parts of your property before you know the extent of the damage.
If your pipe bursts, your first step is to shut off the water if possible by accessing the appropriate shut-off valve. Then get plumbing service to your location.
Symptoms of a burst pipe can include:
The longer the water continues flowing, the more damage can occur.
Just because you have a leaking pipe does not mean it has completely burst. You could have a supply line, fitting, valve or plumbing connection that begins to leak and does not stop.
If water is spreading into your floors, walls or ceilings, then it is time to take action. Have the water shut off if possible and call for help.
Major leaks can affect:
If possible, turn the water off to that fixture or the entire property.
A sewer backup can turn into both a plumbing and sanitation emergency.
Wastewater can start coming through fixtures such as:
Avoid using other plumbing fixtures when sewage is coming into your home. Flushing toilets, running sinks or using appliances could cause even more wastewater to enter a drainage system that is already clogged.
Clearing the existing problem is important. But it may also help to determine what exactly caused the sewer backup.
Your home’s main drain carries wastewater out of the house from several different plumbing fixtures. When this main line becomes blocked, you can begin to experience problems throughout your entire property.
You may start to notice:
If your main drain becomes completely blocked, your plumbing system may no longer drain properly.
Some drains become clogged from simple things. But a serious blockage can also affect your entire plumbing system.
At Sureflow, we offer emergency drain service in Barrie for serious blockages or drain issues. We can often clear your drain using:
If your drain continues to back up with the same blockage, we may recommend a sewer camera inspection.
If you notice sewage or wastewater coming through your basement floor drain, take notice.
The basement floor drain is often one of the lowest points in your home’s plumbing system. When your main sewer line is clogged or wastewater reverses direction, it can flow back through the basement drain.
If sewage comes through your basement floor drain, discontinue the use of your plumbing if possible and call for service.
During periods of heavy rain or high groundwater, a sump pump can become critical for keeping water out of your basement.
If your sump pump fails and water continues filling the sump pit, the water can rise until it eventually overflows and enters your basement.
Warning signs that your sump pump requires service include:
If there is any risk of water coming in contact with electrical outlets or electrical equipment, do not enter an unsafe area and do not touch electrical devices.
During cold weather, the water inside plumbing pipes can freeze. When water freezes, it expands.
This expansion can put pressure on your pipes and increase the risk of cracking or bursting.
Warning signs that you may have a frozen pipe include:
Never use an open flame to thaw a frozen pipe.
If you think you have a frozen pipe and are concerned that it may burst, have the plumbing inspected.
Sometimes the damage will not become obvious until the frozen portion starts to thaw. When water begins running through the pipe again, a crack or break may begin leaking.
Turn off the water supply to that pipe if possible, then call for emergency plumbing service.
Water damage from a broken pipe can quickly affect:
Toilet water can create quite a mess if the toilet won’t stop overflowing. If water is continuing to rise in the bowl, do not flush the toilet again.
Turn off the water to the toilet using the toilet shut-off valve if possible.
There can be several reasons for an overflowing toilet:
If other drains in your home are backing up as well, the problem may be farther down the drainage system.
Do not ignore water coming through your ceiling.
The cause may be a leaking pipe, bathroom fixture, appliance hookup or another plumbing problem on the floor above. Water can travel through walls and ceilings before it becomes visible.
If possible, turn off the water source. If water is near electrical sockets, fixtures or equipment, avoid touching anything electrical until the area is safe.
Many plumbing fixtures have a shut-off valve that allows you to stop water to that fixture or section of plumbing.
If a leak occurs and you are unable to shut off the water with the valve, the situation can become much worse.
If a leak is severe and you cannot stop the water using the fixture valve, you may need to shut off the property’s main water supply until the plumbing can be repaired.
Try not to make the problem worse. There may be a few things you can do while you wait for us to arrive, depending on your emergency.
Don’t take unnecessary risks. If attempting a repair could put you in danger, wait for a professional to handle the problem.
During many plumbing emergencies, it helps to know where your main water shut-off valve is located.
If you have a broken pipe or major leak, shutting off the main valve can prevent more water from entering the plumbing system.
Be sure you know:
You don’t want to find out the valve is seized or broken while your home is flooding.
An emergency in a finished basement can be even more damaging because of everything located there.
Water or sewage can affect:
Water and sewage can damage many types of finished surfaces. It’s best to address a problem in the basement before it spreads.
Sureflow offers emergency plumbing service to homeowners throughout Barrie.
Some residential emergencies include:
Whether you are in a single-family residence, townhome or condominium, we can help diagnose the problem and determine what needs to be done.
Commercial plumbing emergencies can cause significant disruption to your business. A sewer backup, burst pipe or clogged drain can impact employees, customers, tenants and everyday operations.
Sureflow offers emergency plumbing services to commercial properties throughout Barrie including:
The first priority is to find out what the problem is, reduce further damage where possible and assess what plumbing repairs are needed.
Do not let a plumbing emergency disrupt your restaurant. Sureflow offers emergency plumbing services to restaurants in Barrie.
A kitchen drain that won’t drain, sewer backup, overflowing washroom or burst pipe can all impact your business.
Restaurant emergencies may include:
Call Sureflow if your restaurant is experiencing a plumbing problem that is affecting the safe operation of your business.
A sewer backup inside a commercial building can impact multiple areas simultaneously.
If your main sewer line is clogged, continuing to run water throughout your building can cause the backup to become worse. Have the problem assessed before resuming normal water use.
Property managers never know when multiple tenants will be affected by a plumbing emergency. Common areas can also be affected by a number of issues.
Some examples of emergency situations include:
Sureflow offers commercial and multi-unit property management plumbing and drain services in Barrie.
When you have a drain clog, it isn’t always an emergency plumbing situation. If one sink is draining slowly but the rest of your fixtures are functioning normally, you may be able to wait for a regular plumbing appointment.
However, your clogged drain may be considered an emergency if:
Every situation can be different depending on what is happening to your plumbing system as a whole.
Leaks vary in size, flow and severity. You probably don’t need an emergency plumber just because you find a small amount of water dripping from a pipe.
If you can easily stop the leak and prevent damage, you may be better off with regular service.
An emergency plumber may be needed if the water can’t be turned off, is spreading throughout your home or business, or is getting into electrical areas.
If you aren’t sure whether your issue is an emergency, give us a call and describe what is happening.
Emergency plumbing should be used for plumbing problems that require urgent attention.
Regular plumbing appointments may be appropriate for things like:
Emergency plumbing may be appropriate for severe problems including:
Plumbing emergencies don’t happen from 9 to 5.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain offers 24-hour emergency plumbing in Barrie for both residential and commercial clients.
Have a pipe burst, sewer backup, sump pump failure or another plumbing emergency? Give us a call and we’ll come take a look. We can evaluate the problem and let you know what may need to be repaired, cleaned or replaced.
Contact Sureflow Plumbing & Drain at 705-503-7996 for emergency plumbing in Barrie.
Generally, a plumbing emergency is a problem causing flooding, sewage backup, major loss of water, property damage or loss of important plumbing services.
Yes. We offer 24-hour emergency plumbing in Barrie for both homes and businesses.
If possible, shut off your water and call for plumbing assistance. Move items that could be damaged by water and stay away from electrical equipment in wet areas.
Yes. If your home or business is affected by sewage coming through your plumbing, avoid using plumbing fixtures when possible and call for help.
It can be if there is water accumulating in your sump pit or your basement is in danger of flooding.
If you have pipes that you believe may be frozen and you cannot thaw them safely, you should call a plumber.
Yes. Give Sureflow Plumbing & Drain a call about emergency plumbing or drain problems at your business.
Call Sureflow Plumbing & Drain at 705-503-7996 for emergency plumbing in Barrie.
