Plumbing emergencies rarely happen at a convenient moment. A supply line lets go behind the washing machine during a Saturday dinner, a floor drain starts pushing up water during a summer thunderstorm, or a tenant in your basement suite texts at midnight to say the ceiling is dripping. In Markham, where so many homes have finished lower levels, a few minutes of uncontrolled water can mean new drywall, flooring and baseboards.
Markham Plumbing takes emergency calls around the clock, 24/7. When you phone, you talk with someone who can help you limit the damage right away, and then we send a plumber with a stocked van to find the source, stop it and make a proper repair, not a temporary patch you'll be calling about again next month.
Signs You Need Emergency Plumbing
Not every drip is an emergency, but some problems get worse by the minute. Call us immediately if you notice any of these:
- Water you can't stop. A pipe, fitting or appliance hose is spraying or pouring and closing the nearest shut-off hasn't worked, or you can't find one.
- Sewage coming up through a drain. Dirty water rising in a basement floor drain, tub or lower toilet points to a main line blockage or a municipal backup.
- Water on ceilings or through light fixtures. Water that has reached electrical fixtures needs attention now. Turn off power to that area if you can do it safely.
- No water at all. Losing water to the whole house on a cold day can mean a frozen or split supply line.
- A leaking or failing water heater. Water pooling under the tank or a burst relief line can empty dozens of litres onto your floor.
- A sump pump that has stopped during rain. If the pit is filling and the pump is silent, the basement can flood quickly.
How We Do It
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Call and get guidance
We'll help you locate and close your main shut-off, usually where the water line enters the basement near the meter, and tell you what to move out of harm's way.
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A plumber heads to you
We dispatch a plumber with a van stocked for the most common emergency repairs and keep you updated on arrival.
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Stop the water and make it safe
Our first job on site is controlling the water and checking for any electrical or gas concerns connected to the problem.
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Find the real cause
We trace the failure, whether that's a split pipe, a failed valve, a blocked main or a worn appliance connection.
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Price, then repair
You'll get a clear price before we do the permanent repair, and we'll explain any options so you can choose.
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Test and tidy
We restore water, test the repair under pressure, clean our work area and tell you about anything else worth watching.
Why Choose Markham Plumbing
Emergencies are stressful enough without surprises. We focus on calm, clear communication from the first call, and we arrive ready to fix the problem rather than just diagnose it. Because we work across Markham, from older homes in Markham Village to newer builds in Cornell and Box Grove, we know the fixtures, pipe materials and layouts we're likely to find.
- 24/7 emergency line
- Fully stocked vans
- Price agreed before repairs
- Clean, tested work
Emergency Plumbing FAQs
What should I do while I wait for an emergency plumber?
Close your main water shut-off, turn off electricity to any wet area if it's safe to reach the panel, move valuables away from the water and, if a water heater is involved, turn it off. Photos of the damage are helpful for insurance.
Where is the main water shut-off in a Markham home?
In most Markham houses it's in the basement on the front wall, close to where the water meter is. In some finished basements it's behind an access panel or inside a storage closet. Condos usually have unit shut-offs near the water heater or in a utility closet.
Do you charge more for emergency service at night?
Pricing depends on the time and the work involved. We'll tell you the cost before any repair begins so you can decide how to proceed.
Can you help if sewage is coming up in my basement?
Yes. Avoid using water in the house, keep people and pets out of the area and call us. We'll clear the line and camera-inspect it to find out why the backup happened.
Is a dripping faucet an emergency?
Usually not. A slow drip can wait for a regular appointment. Call right away when water is spreading, you can't shut it off, or sewage is involved.