Emergency Plumbing
24/7 Emergency Plumber in Las Vegas
Pipe burst. Water everywhere. Or worse — sewage backing up into your house. The first 30 minutes decide whether you're dealing with a repair or a remodel. We dispatch immediately. Average arrival across the Las Vegas valley: 20 minutes. We fix the problem, not the symptom.
Plumbing Emergency?
Tell us what's happening. We dispatch immediately.
What Counts as a Plumbing Emergency
Not every plumbing problem needs a midnight service call. Here's how to tell.
Call Immediately
- Burst pipe — water spraying, pooling or running down walls
- Sewage backup — black water coming up through drains or toilets
- Gas leak — rotten egg smell near gas appliances or lines
- Water heater flooding — tank rupture or uncontrolled leak
- No water to the house — main line break or frozen pipe
- Active flooding — water rising in any room
Can Wait for a Scheduled Appointment
- Running toilet — wastes water but no damage risk
- Slow drain — annoying but not urgent
- Dripping faucet — schedule a repair, no rush
- Low water pressure — usually a buildup issue
- Garbage disposal jammed — can wait until morning
- Minor toilet leak at base — put a towel down, call tomorrow
What to Do Before the Plumber Arrives
The 10 to 20 minutes between your call and our arrival can save thousands in damage. Here's what to do.
Shut Off the Water Main
In most Las Vegas homes, the main shutoff valve is in the garage — usually on the wall closest to the street, about 12 inches above the floor. It's a gate valve or ball valve. Turn it clockwise until it stops. This cuts water to the entire house and stops the flooding.
If You Smell Gas — Leave
Do not flip any light switches. Do not use your phone inside the house. Walk outside, move 50 feet from the building, and call Southwest Gas at (877) 860-6020. Then call us. Gas leaks are not DIY.
Document the Damage
Take photos and video before you start cleaning up. Your insurance company will need documentation of the damage as it was found. Shoot wide angles of the affected rooms and close-ups of where the water is coming from.
Move Valuables Off the Floor
Electronics, documents, family photos — get them up high. If water is actively rising, focus on irreplaceables first. Furniture can be replaced. Your kid's baby photos can't.
Emergency Plumbing Prices in Las Vegas
| Emergency Type | Price Range | Typical Time |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency service call / diagnosis | $150 – $300 | 20–35 min arrival |
| Burst pipe repair | $200 – $600 | 1–3 hours |
| Sewage backup (clear + repair) | $500 – $2,000 | 2–6 hours |
| Water heater emergency replacement | $1,500 – $3,500 | 2–4 hours |
| Gas line leak repair | $300 – $800 | 1–3 hours |
| Main water line break | $500 – $2,500 | 3–8 hours |
After-hours calls may carry a 25–50% premium. We quote the exact price before starting work. Full pricing guide →
Plumbing Emergencies Unique to Las Vegas
Water Heater Failure in Summer
Las Vegas tap water enters homes at 90°F+ in July. Your water heater still runs, but the incoming water is so warm that sediment accelerates faster. Peak failure season is June through August. We stock 40 and 50-gallon tanks on our trucks for same-day replacement.
Monsoon Season Sewer Backup
July through September brings flash floods. The valley's storm drainage system overloads fast. Sewage backs up through floor drains and toilets. If it's black water, don't touch it — it's a biohazard. We clear the line and sanitize.
Pinhole Leaks from Hard Water
Copper pipes in homes built before 2005 are corroding from the inside. Hard water eats through the pipe wall and creates tiny holes that spray water inside walls. You won't know until you see water stains on the ceiling or a spike in your water bill. Emergency patch first, then repipe assessment.
Slab Leaks
Las Vegas homes are built on concrete slabs with water lines running underneath. Hard water corrodes those lines over time. Signs: warm spots on the floor, unexplained water bill increase, sound of running water with nothing on. This is a serious repair — $2,000 to $6,000 — but ignoring it causes foundation damage.
Emergency Response Times Across the Valley
Our trucks stage at multiple locations across the Las Vegas valley to keep response times low. Central Las Vegas, the Strip corridor and Summerlin average 15 to 20 minutes. Henderson and Green Valley run 20 to 25 minutes. North Las Vegas, Centennial Hills and Aliante average 20 to 30 minutes. Boulder City and outlying areas like Blue Diamond or Mount Charleston may take 30 to 45 minutes depending on the time of day.
Response time matters because water damage compounds fast. A burst 3/4-inch supply line puts out roughly 8 gallons per minute. That's 480 gallons per hour soaking into drywall, carpet and subfloor. After 48 hours, mold starts growing in the wet materials. In Las Vegas, low humidity slows mold growth slightly compared to humid cities, but it doesn't stop it. A 30-minute response versus a 2-hour response can be the difference between replacing a section of drywall and gutting a room.
Most of the homes in the central Las Vegas valley were built between 1985 and 2005. That means copper supply lines that have been fighting hard water for 20 to 40 years. Pinhole leaks in these homes don't always announce themselves with a dramatic burst. Sometimes it's a subtle water stain on a ceiling or a warm spot on the tile floor over a slab leak. By the time you notice, the pipe has been leaking for days or weeks.
We carry the most common repair parts on every truck: copper couplings, SharkBite fittings, PEX tubing, gate valves, ball valves, wax rings, supply lines and standard water heater components. For 90 percent of emergency calls, we fix it the same visit. No waiting for parts. No second trip charge.
Emergency Plumber Questions
How much does an emergency plumber cost in Las Vegas?+
How fast can an emergency plumber get to my house?+
What should I do while waiting for the plumber?+
Is a running toilet an emergency?+
Will insurance cover emergency plumbing?+
Plumbing Emergency?
Tell us what's happening. We dispatch immediately.
Water Where It Shouldn't Be?
Shut off the main. Then call us. We handle the rest.
Call (702) 819-7100