Normally, when you have a problem with your plumbing system, you call a plumber and make an appointment. However, if something goes wrong and you need service on weekends or after hours, you'll be charged an additional emergency response fee. In some cases, the fix will wait until regular business hours. However, in others, you must schedule an emergency plumbing service. Below are a few of these situations.

3 Situations that Constitute a Plumbing Emergency

1. Burst Pipe

A burst pipe can spill dozens of gallons of water into your house quickly, causing untold property damage. The water will destroy rugs, stain floors, ruin furniture, and cause damage to drywall. Then, if you don't clean it up thoroughly or quickly enough, you will find yourself with a nasty mold infestation. That’s why you should hire a plumber to stop the leak and repair the pipe as soon as possible.

2. Sewage Backup

No one wants to deal with sewage backing up into their drains and toilet. It smells unpleasant, will ruin flooring and fixtures, and is a nightmare to clean. Moreover, it is nearly impossible to use the facilities. Until a plumber can inspect the system and find the source of the issue, do your best to clean up the mess before it seeps into the floor and causes further problems.

3. Water Outage

When your household is without water, you should have service back as quickly as possible. Without running water, you cannot cook, clean, shower, or do laundry. Although you can buy enough to drink from the grocery store, a jug or two of filtered water is not enough to bathe or wash clothes. Under such situations, consider showering at a local gym or taking clothes to a laundromat until an emergency plumber arrives.

If you are experiencing an emergency, contact Lammel Plumbing Inc., a residential and commercial plumbing business in Beatrice, NE. They are family-owned and -operated and have served clients in and around Gage County since 1947. They also offer excavation, water softener installation, and septic tank repair. Visit their website to connect with them online or call (402) 223-4132 to request an emergency plumber.