Clogged Drain Emergency: What to Do Before the Plumber Arrives
Toilet overflowing or drain backing up? Follow these steps to stop the water, protect your home and get an emergency plumber to your Vermont home fast.
Stop the water
For a toilet, close the valve behind it. For a sink or tub, stop running water and do not run the dishwasher or washer, which drain into the same line.
Protect floors
Move rugs, put down towels and keep sewage water away from carpet and wood.
Do not use chemicals
Chemical drain cleaner in a fully blocked line sits there and becomes a hazard for the plumber and for you.
Call an emergency plumber
We answer 24 hours a day and dispatch the nearest truck. Most emergency drain calls in Vermont are cleared the same visit.
Need help now?
Our emergency plumber plumbers are available 24/7 across Vermont. Call (888) 480-9811.
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