Finding a 24/7 Emergency Plumber in Texas

It's 2 AM. Water is flooding your kitchen.

You need help now. Here's how to get it.

What's a Real Emergency?

Call immediately:

• Burst pipe (water flooding)


• Sewage backup


• No water at all


• Gas smell near water heater


• Water heater leaking heavily

Can wait until morning:

• Slow drip


• Running toilet


• Low water pressure


• Clogged single drain

How to Find Emergency Help

Step 1: Shut off water
Know where your main shutoff is. Stop the flooding.

Step 2: Search fast
"24/7 emergency plumber [your city]"

Step 3: Call multiple
First one to answer AND confirm they can come wins.

Step 4: Confirm pricing
Emergency rates are higher. Get a range before they dispatch.

Texas City-Specific

Houston: Many 24/7 options. Flooding is common—plumbers are used to emergencies.

Dallas/Fort Worth: Good coverage. Verify they serve your specific suburb.

Austin: Growing city, good options. Traffic affects response time.

San Antonio: Solid coverage. Ask about after-hours fees.

What Emergency Calls Cost

Repairs are extra. These are just for someone to show up.

Questions to Ask

Are you available right now?

How soon can you arrive?

What's your emergency service call fee?

Are you licensed in Texas?

Preventing Emergencies

• Know your shutoffs (water, gas)


• Annual plumbing inspection


• Don't ignore small leaks


• Insulate pipes before winter

Fixly for Emergencies

Fixly's AI can connect you with available emergency plumbers 24/7.

Call → AI assesses urgency → Books or escalates → Help dispatched

No waiting on hold. No hoping someone answers.