24 Hour Plumber
Semaphore

24 Hour Plumber Adelaide

Has your kitchen faucet turned into a fountain? Has the sink started overflowing at an inopportune time? No hot water, just as the mother-in-law is due to arrive? Do not let a leak, burst pipe, broken tap or hot water heater ruin your day.

Plumbing emergencies wait for no-one. They can cause huge problems at the most annoying time, which is why you need an emergency plumber you can trust to be there when you call. We will respond and get there fast, no matter what time of day it is.

Whatever the time or day, our certified and reliable Semaphore 24 hour plumbers will solve your issues so you can get back to what you’d rather be doing again. Call our 24 hour staff right now to get help with your Same Day plumbing requirements, 365 days of the year.

We have been looking after Semaphore for years, and our specially trained plumbers have the knowledge, parts and equipment to repair all sorts of plumbing jobs fast and efficiently. We’ll clean up any mess we make before we go.

We don’t just do 24 hour plumbing though, we are also available for non-urgent plumbing jobs. Phone or email our friendly dependable staff, and we’ll assist you with all your plumbing needs. We’re ready and waiting, regardless of what the issue is or how quickly it has to be solved.

24 Hour Plumber: FAQ

I have a plumbing emergency, what should I do?

What do you do when a plumbing calamity hits? The very first thing is to ensure it's safe, and not getting worse. Electricity and water don't play well together safely, so if needed turn the power off at the breaker box.

A lot of appliances and fixtures have taps that can be turned off. For example, the toilet will have a tap below or beside the cistern. If you can’t locate a tap, or that doesn’t stop the leak, then turn off the mains isolating valve to cut off all water to your house.

Once you have stopped the diaster from growing, give our emergency plumber a call, at any hour of the day or night. They will be there rapidly to resolve the issue.

While waiting for our emergency plumber to arrive, remove any important things, clean up any water, and place a bucket to catch drips. You should also turn off the hot water heating if the main water is turned off.

Help! How do I turn off the water!

The primary shutoff valve is positioned on the property perimeter near the road, under a blue or black plastic cover. You may know it as the water toby, stopcock or isolated valve. Turning the water off can protect your home from increasing flooding or damage to the hot water cylinder.

It’s also known as an isolating valve, toby or stopcock.

Blocked Drains Solved

We know a blocked pipe can be a serious problem. Whether it is the ensuite sink, the toilet, or the gully trap outside your home, a clogged pipe is never a happy circumstance. That is why our crew of 24 hour plumbers are ready to deal with your plumbing emergency.

Blocked pipes can cause damage to your dwelling, or create a health hazard very rapidly. Sometimes, you may be able to clear the clog yourself with a plunger. If that is not possible however, you need a professional there rapidly to clear the clog so life can get back to normal.

Whether your toilet is overflowing, your sink will not drain, or your stormwater drain is flooding the yard, we’ll be at your abode speedily to solve the issue. Our highly trained plumbers will get the water running where it is meant to go and clear away the mess.

All our vans are well equipped, so we can usually fix everything right then and there. In the rare case that we can’t, we’ll temporarily solve the issue to minimise further damage and return with what is needed as soon as we can.

I have a plunger, can I unclog it myself?

We endorse trying to clear simple blockages with a plunger if you have one. However, if you do not have a plunger, or it does not clear the clog, we do not suggest chemicals as they seldom do a good job, and can cause more damage to the pipes.

Don’t let a blocked drain ruin your day. Call us now!

Hot Water System Not Working

Had a hard day at work and desperately need a nice warm shower? Time to put the kids into the bath? Got some dishes to finish off? It is never opportune to turn on the hot tap and suddenly discover that the water is tepid.

When the hot water is not up to temperature, you want it to be remedied quickly. From blown elements, to faulty thermostats, to leaking cylinders, our team has seen everything and can rapidly identify the issue and get it fixed.

Did you know about 30% of the average household electricity bill powers the hot water heating? A leak may rapidly send your power bill through the roof. Leaks may also cause a lot of damage to your home and to items stored in the hot water cupboard. Do not let hot water problems hurt your wallet, get them fixed as soon as possible.

When you discover the water is too cold or hot, or there’s a leak in the hot water system, call our Semaphore 24 hour plumbers straight away. We’ll get your hot water working again promptly. If you find a lot of water leaking, turn the water off at the mains tap, and also turn off the heating element, until our plumbers arrive.

If the cylinder is not able to be overhauled, our professional plumbers can help pick the best option for your household requirements, budget and location. If your whole system is old and deteriorating, our plumbers can schedule improvements at a time that works for you as well.

Burst Pipes Resolved Promptly

From the small fresh water pipes in the floor, walls and ceilings, to the big sewage pipes underground, most of the pipes in your home are concealed away out of sight and out of mind. We never even remember them until there is a problem.

Normally you don’t even think about them. Not until there’s a problem, and all of a sudden we are standing in a pool of water, or worse yet, sewage. And now you urgently need it sorted out as soon as possible, to prevent damage to your house, belongings and well-being.

Our 24 hour plumbers are set to get to you quickly, so call our team as soon as you find a burst pipe or leak of any type. You can reduce further leaks by turning the water to the property off at the mains tap if needed.

How did my pipe burst?

Pipes and taps can fail for a variety of reasons. The pipes may simply be past their prime and worn out. Or they could have frozen in extremely frigid weather and split. Tree roots may have forced open subterranean pipes. Or there could be a problem with how they were installed in the first place.

Once the after hours plumber is present, they can locate the issues and repair them in a prompt and professional manner.

Taps Leaking Or Dripping?

Do you have a busted tap? A tap that drips in the night, leaks or maybe is doing an impression of a geyser?

Over the years, we have learned that even a dripping tap can be a serious irritation. A little thing that might go unnoticed in the hurly burly of daily life suddenly sounds like someone playing the bongos at 2am, destroying your shuteye.

As well as keeping the everyone awake, a leaking tap can put a big hole in your budget as well, especially if it’s hot water. Don’t let the bills rise even more, or maybe even cause damage to your house, contact our same day plumber now.

Whether you simply want a washer, or an entire new tap, our on call plumbers have the parts that you require. All the vans are fully equipped with parts and carry a modest choice of replacement taps and faucets for you to select from if desired. If we do not have what you want, we can put in a temporary tap until we locate what you need.

From large to small, our Semaphore 24 hour plumbers can do it all. Not just taps, we provide a broad selection of urgent and day to day plumbing services.

Can I stop the dripping noise temporarily so I can get some sleep?

Find a length of string of some kind, and knot it around the tap aerator so that it dangles down to the base of the skink or basin. The drips will run along the string and trickle off quietly.

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