Sometimes things go wrong, and often, when they do it is not at the most convenient time! Plumbing is something that can happen every so often, and problems that can be caused by plumbing go wrong can get very bad very quickly! When a plumbing disaster comes along, you will need to call someone like this emergency plumber Gloucester based company to come and sort it for you, as trying to tackle the problem yourself could not only make it worse but it could be dangerous.
Here are a few situations that might call for an emergency plumber…
Toilet Blockages – As well as being unpleasant, a blocked toilet is also a health risk. When the toilet is blocked, you are not able to get rid of the stuff that is down there, and it could well overflow and spread bacteria around your home. You can try to move blockages yourself with a plunger if it isn’t too serious but if the water in your toilet is too high it is best to get a professional in to deal with it for you.
Flooding – If you come downstairs to find that you have a flood, then you will definitely need to get an emergency plumber out. As well as the damage to the property that flooding can cause, it can also affect your water bill negatively. Burst pipes are one of the causes of flooding but it can also be caused by a leak somewhere in the home.
Burst Pipes – Some of the signs of a burst pipe include the water not coming from the tap when you turn it on, as well as water visibly leaking from a pipe. This is a big problem, and it needs to be dealt with quickly as it can cause a lot of damage to the property as well as potentially causing danger by getting into the electrics in the home. A plumber will be able to make repairs to the pipe and then have it replaced if necessary and will also probably check other pipes for damage.
