Some plumbing problems can't wait. A burst pipe, a sewage backup, or a leak you can't stop needs attention now, not next week. FoCo Plumbing, powered by Top Notch Plumbing, helps Fort Collins and Northern Colorado homeowners and businesses through plumbing emergencies. If water is where it shouldn't be, call (970) 999-1398 and tell us what's going on.
In an emergency, the first few minutes matter. Knowing how to limit the damage before help arrives can save you a lot of grief, and calling early gives you the best shot at keeping a bad situation from getting worse.
What Counts as a Plumbing Emergency
If you're not sure whether your situation qualifies, these usually do:
When in doubt, call. Describe what's happening and we'll help you figure out how urgent it is. That's what (970) 999-1398 is for.
What to Do Before Help Arrives
A few quick steps can keep an emergency from turning into a disaster. If water is flowing where it shouldn't, find your shutoff and turn it off. Most fixtures like toilets and sinks have a shutoff valve nearby, usually on the wall or under the fixture. For a bigger problem, your home's main water shutoff cuts water to the whole house. It's worth knowing where that valve is before you ever need it.
If a water heater is leaking, you can shut off the water supply to the unit if the valve is safe to reach. Move belongings away from the water, and keep people and pets clear of any area with sewage backup. Then call us. Stick to shutting things off and limiting the damage, and leave the actual repair to us so nobody gets hurt and the problem gets fixed right.
What We Handle in an Emergency
We help with the plumbing problems that can't wait: burst and leaking pipes, sewage and drain backups, water heater failures, and leaks that are actively causing damage. In an emergency, the priority is stopping the water and the damage first, then sorting out the repair. If your emergency turns out to be a sewer line backup or a hidden leak, those tie into our sewer line and leak detection work as well.
Homes and Businesses
Plumbing emergencies hit homes and businesses alike, and we work with both across Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. A burst pipe in a house floods your floors. In a business, it can shut you down and threaten your inventory and equipment. Either way, the clock is running, and we treat these with the urgency they call for.
Why Call FoCo Plumbing
FoCo Plumbing is powered by Top Notch Plumbing. Our team includes three Colorado licensed master plumbers with sixty years of combined experience, serving residential and commercial customers throughout Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. In an emergency you want people who've handled the real thing before and won't waste time. We show up, we get the situation under control, and we fix it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do first in a plumbing emergency?
Shut off the water. For a single fixture, use the shutoff valve near it. For a bigger problem, use your home's main water shutoff to stop water to the whole house. Then call us at (970) 999-1398. Turning off the water is the fastest way to limit the damage.
Where is my main water shutoff?
It's usually where the main water line enters the home, often in a basement, crawlspace, garage, or near the water meter. It's a good idea to locate it before you ever have an emergency, so you're not searching for it while water is spreading.
Is a slow leak an emergency?
A slow drip usually isn't an emergency, but a leak you can't stop, or one that's actively damaging your home, is worth handling right away. If you're not sure, call and describe it, and we'll help you decide how urgent it is.
Sewage is backing up into my home. What now?
Stop running water in the house, keep people and pets away from the affected area since sewage is a health concern, and call us at (970) 999-1398. This is one to handle promptly.
Do you handle emergencies for businesses too?
Yes. We help both homeowners and businesses across Fort Collins and Northern Colorado with plumbing emergencies. A plumbing emergency that shuts down your business gets treated with the urgency it deserves.
Call FoCo Plumbing
When it can't wait, don't wait. Call FoCo Plumbing, powered by Top Notch Plumbing, at (970) 999-1398 for plumbing emergencies across Fort Collins and Northern Colorado.