Emergency Plumbing

When Plumbing Problems Can't Wait

A pipe doesn't care that it's 2 a.m. or Christmas morning. When water's pouring through your ceiling, your sewer's backing up into the basement, or you smell gas, you need a plumber who answers the phone and shows up—not a recording that tells you to call back Monday.

Daniel Smith Plumbing & Heating has been handling emergency calls in Flemington and the surrounding area for years. We know the difference between "this can wait until morning" and "shut the water off now." And we know how to fix it right the first time, even under pressure.

What Counts as a Plumbing Emergency?

If you're asking whether to call, you probably should. But here's what we handle most often:

• Burst or frozen pipes – Water damage adds up by the minute. We'll stop the flow, assess the damage, and get your water back on safely.
• Sewer backups – Raw sewage in your home is a health hazard. We'll clear the line and get things flowing the right direction.
• Gas leaks – If you smell gas, get everyone out and call us immediately. We're equipped to locate and repair gas line issues safely.
• Water heater failures – No hot water in January isn't just inconvenient. If your tank is leaking or the pilot won't stay lit, we'll diagnose it and get you a solution.
• Major leaks – Under the slab, behind a wall, or flooding your crawlspace—we'll find it, stop it, and repair it.
• Broken fixtures causing flooding – Toilet overflowing? Faucet snapped off? We'll get it under control.

How We Handle Emergency Calls

When you call, you talk to a real person who knows plumbing. We'll ask a few questions to understand what's happening, then dispatch a truck. Our plumbers carry the tools, parts, and experience to handle most emergencies on the first visit.

We'll walk you through immediate steps if needed—like where your main shutoff is or whether to kill power to a flooded area. Then we get to work.

Once the crisis is handled, we'll explain what failed, why, and what it'll take to make sure it doesn't happen again. No upselling, no scare tactics. Just the truth about your plumbing.

Why Flemington Calls Us First

We've been in enough basements, crawlspaces, and mechanical rooms to know what breaks and how to fix it. Our trucks are stocked for the common failures and the weird ones. And we don't disappear after the check clears—if something's not right, we come back.

You're already stressed when you call. We're not here to make it worse. We show up, fix it, and give you straight answers about what happened and what it costs.

What to Do Before We Arrive

• Shut off the water if you can. Main shutoff is usually near where the line enters the house or at the meter.
• Turn off power to any area with standing water.
• Move valuables out of the affected area if it's safe to do so.
• Don't use drains if you have a sewer backup—it'll only make it worse.
• Ventilate and evacuate if you smell gas. Don't flip switches or use anything that could spark.

If you're not sure what to do, stay on the line when you call. We'll talk you through it.