Plumbing emergency · Greensboro, NC
Emergency Plumbing in Greensboro, NC
For a burst pipe, major leak or sewage backup in Greensboro, shut off the water first, then call. Problems on the street side of the meter go to City of Greensboro; 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 Greensboro
- 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 Greensboro homes
- Freezes are occasional in Greensboro, 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.
- 40% of Greensboro's homes were built before 1980 (median year built 1987). Aging galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay sewer lines are behind many sudden leaks and backups in homes of that age.
- Typical home built
- 1987
- Homes before 1980
- 40%
- Water hardness
- 2.5 gpg
- soft
- 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 Greensboro 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 Greensboro: questions
What number do I call for a water main break in Greensboro at night?
Call Greensboro Water Resources 24-hour Dispatch at 336-373-2033. The City uses this line for street leaks, main breaks, leaking hydrants and sewer overflows at any hour.
After a Greensboro sewer backup, should I wait before hiring a cleanup company?
Don't delay. Greensboro won't reimburse costs caused by a resident's delay, but it recommends having the City's claims adjuster review and approve estimates from a qualified company before you pay for cleanup or repairs.
Who fixes a water main break on my street in Greensboro?
City of Greensboro 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 Greensboro freeze?
Close the main shutoff, open the faucets to drain the lines, and keep heat on. Because freezes are occasional in Greensboro, many homes have pipes in attics or exterior walls; those are the usual breaks.
Are older Greensboro homes more likely to have plumbing emergencies?
Age matters: the median Greensboro home was built in 1987 and 40% predate 1980. Homes of that era typically have copper or CPVC supply, plastic drains, and in some homes gray polybutylene supply pipe.
Emergency Plumbing near Greensboro
More plumbing services in Greensboro
- Sewer Line Repair in Greensboro, NCSewer Line Repair in Greensboro, NC: roots and clay soils damage older laterals.
- Water Heater Replacement in Greensboro, NCWater Heater Replacement in Greensboro, NC: homes from the 1980s–2000s are replacing original heaters.
- Toilet Repair in Greensboro, NCToilet Repair in Greensboro, NC: aging fixtures develop running and leaking problems.
- All plumbing services in GreensboroEvery plumbing service available to Greensboro homes.
Local rules and details for Greensboro
Who to call in Greensboro
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 Greensboro that is City of Greensboro. 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 Greensboro; when they can arrive depends on that company and the time of day.
Reporting a water emergency in Greensboro
- Greensboro Water Resources directs residents to call its 24-hour Dispatch at 336-373-2033 to report a water leak or water main break in the street, a leaking hydrant, or a sanitary sewer overflow, which should be reported immediately. The City's Sanitary Sewer Backup Policy page also lists this number for all water and sewer emergencies. [3]
- Greensboro's Sanitary Sewer Backup Policy recommends that residents have the City's claims adjuster review and approve cleaning and repair estimates from a qualified company before paying for the services. The City reimburses only reasonable costs directly related to the damage and will not consider costs caused by a resident's delay in getting estimates and hiring a company. [4]
Other common plumbing calls in Greensboro
- Water Heater Replacement: homes from the 1980s–2000s are replacing original heaters.
- Sewer Line Repair: roots and clay soils damage older laterals.
- Toilet Repair: aging fixtures develop running and leaking problems.
Greensboro facts behind this page
- Greensboro draws from Lake Townsend, Lake Brandt and Lake Higgins; its water is about 2 to 3 grains per gallon, and lime is added during treatment to adjust hardness and pH and reduce metal leaching from pipes. [1]
- The median home in Greensboro was built in 1987. [2]
- About 40% of Greensboro's housing units were built before 1980, the era of galvanized steel supply pipe, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals. [2]
- Greensboro Water Resources directs residents to call its 24-hour Dispatch at 336-373-2033 to report a water leak or water main break in the street, a leaking hydrant, or a sanitary sewer overflow, which should be reported immediately. The City's Sanitary Sewer Backup Policy page also lists this number for all water and sewer emergencies. [3]
- Greensboro's Sanitary Sewer Backup Policy recommends that residents have the City's claims adjuster review and approve cleaning and repair estimates from a qualified company before paying for the services. The City reimburses only reasonable costs directly related to the damage and will not consider costs caused by a resident's delay in getting estimates and hiring a company. [4]
Sources (4)
- City of Greensboro, Water Hardness FAQ · checked 2026-10-01
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Greensboro Water Resources, Water Leaks, Sewer Backups and Overflows · checked 2026-10-20
- City of Greensboro Water Resources, Sanitary Sewer Backup Policy · checked 2026-10-20