Plumbing emergency · College Station, TX
Emergency Plumbing in College Station, TX
For a burst pipe, major leak or sewage backup in College Station, shut off the water first, then call. Problems on the street side of the meter go to City of College Station; anything on your side goes to a licensed plumber, and we connect you with one.
By calling, you agree to be connected with an independent plumbing contractor serving your area. Calls may be recorded for quality and training. The call and referral are free, and you are never obligated to hire.- Licensed local plumbers
- Free call and referral
- You approve the quote first
Call now for
- Burst pipes
- Major leaks
- Sewage backups
- Overflowing toilets
- Leaking water heaters
Emergency plumbing services in College Station
- Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
- Sewer BackupSewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets.
- Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
- Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
- Frozen Pipe RepairThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
- Sump Pump Repair and InstallationSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
Emergencies we connect you with help for
- Burst or split pipes
- Water leaking through a ceiling
- Sewage backing up into drains
- An overflowing toilet that won't stop
- A water heater leaking from the tank
- No water in the house
Emergencies most likely in College Station homes
- Freezes are occasional in College Station, which is exactly why they cause damage: pipes in attics, exterior walls and outdoor spigots often aren't protected. In a cold snap, know where your main shutoff is before you need it.
- Brazos Valley clay moves slab foundations.
- Hard freezes catch apartments and older homes.
- Typical home built
- 2002
- Homes before 1980
- 15%
- Winter freezes
- Occasional hard freezes
The first five minutes
- 1Shut off the waterMain shutoff, or the fixture's own valve.
- 2Cut power near waterOnly from a dry spot.
- 3Gas smell: leave firstCall the gas utility or 911 from outside.
- 4Call and describe itSay what failed and when.
What affects the price
The plumbing company sets the price after seeing the job; ask for it in writing before work starts.
- Time of day, weekends and holidays
- What failed and how much water got out
- Access to the pipe or fixture
- Whether a temporary fix or a full repair is done first
- Parts the plumber has to source
Plumbing work we connect College Station homeowners with
Sewer BackupSewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets. Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature. Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps. Frozen Pipe RepairThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage. Sump Pump Repair and InstallationSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
Emergency Plumbing in College Station: questions
What is College Station's 24-hour number for water and sewer emergencies?
Call College Station Utilities Dispatch at 855.528.4278 (4CSU), available 24 hours, for water line breaks, leaks and wastewater spills or backups.
What should College Station residents do first when water starts gushing indoors?
Shut the water off fast at the customer shutoff, or master valve, usually on the customer side of the meter, as College Station Utilities advises. Then call a plumber, or dispatch at 855-528-4278 for help.
Who fixes a water main break on my street in College Station?
City of College Station handles mains and the service line up to the meter. A plumber handles the line from the meter to the house and everything inside.
What should I do if a pipe bursts during a College Station freeze?
Close the main shutoff, open the faucets to drain the lines, and keep heat on. Because freezes are occasional in College Station, many homes have pipes in attics or exterior walls; those are the usual breaks.
Are older College Station homes more likely to have plumbing emergencies?
Age matters: the median College Station home was built in 2002 and 15% predate 1980. Homes of that era typically have PEX or CPVC supply and PVC or ABS drains.
Is slab leak repair a common emergency in College Station?
Brazos Valley clay moves slab foundations.
Is frozen pipe repair a common emergency in College Station?
Hard freezes catch apartments and older homes.
Emergency Plumbing near College Station
More plumbing services in College Station
- Drain Cleaning in College Station, TXDrain Cleaning in College Station, TX: heavy use in student rentals clogs drains.
- Slab Leak Repair in College Station, TXSlab Leak Repair in College Station, TX: brazos Valley clay moves slab foundations.
- Frozen Pipe Repair in College Station, TXFrozen Pipe Repair in College Station, TX: hard freezes catch apartments and older homes.
- All plumbing services in College StationEvery plumbing service available to College Station homes.
Local rules and details for College Station
Who to call in College Station
Leaks on the street side of the water meter, a broken main or no water on the whole street are for the water utility: in College Station that is City of College Station. Check its website or your water bill for its emergency line.
Leaks, backups and failures on your side of the meter, inside the house or in your sewer lateral, are a plumber's job. Call us and we connect you with an independent, licensed plumbing company that handles emergency calls in College Station; when they can arrive depends on that company and the time of day.
Reporting a water emergency in College Station
- College Station Utilities manages a 24-hour dispatch for residential and commercial customers. Power outages, water line breaks, wastewater spills and backups, and other electric, water or wastewater problems are reported to 855.528.4278, and the city's Water Services page repeats that water leaks and wastewater spills should be reported to 855-528-4278 (4CSU). [3]
- College Station Utilities tells residents that with a water leak in the home they need to shut off the water fast, and the easiest way is the customer shutoff valve, or master valve, usually located on the customer side of the meter and there for the customer's use. The city also suggests reading the meter at the start and end of a day to track household use. [4]
Other common plumbing calls in College Station
- Drain Cleaning: heavy use in student rentals clogs drains.
College Station facts behind this page
- College Station relies entirely on groundwater from 8 deep wells in the Simsboro aquifer and one well each in the Carrizo and Sparta aquifers, in northwest Brazos County. [1]
- The median home in College Station was built in 2002. [2]
- About 15% of College Station's housing units were built before 1980, the era of galvanized steel supply pipe, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals. [2]
- College Station Utilities manages a 24-hour dispatch for residential and commercial customers. Power outages, water line breaks, wastewater spills and backups, and other electric, water or wastewater problems are reported to 855.528.4278, and the city's Water Services page repeats that water leaks and wastewater spills should be reported to 855-528-4278 (4CSU). [3]
- College Station Utilities tells residents that with a water leak in the home they need to shut off the water fast, and the easiest way is the customer shutoff valve, or master valve, usually located on the customer side of the meter and there for the customer's use. The city also suggests reading the meter at the start and end of a day to track household use. [4]
Sources (4)
- City of College Station, Drinking Water · checked 2026-10-05
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- City of College Station, Utilities · checked 2026-10-20
- City of College Station, Water Services · checked 2026-10-20