Plumbing emergency · Lubbock, TX
Emergency Plumbing in Lubbock, TX
For a burst pipe, major leak or sewage backup in Lubbock, shut off the water first, then call. Problems on the street side of the meter go to City of Lubbock; 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 Lubbock
- 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 Lubbock homes
- Lubbock sees regular hard freezes. Burst pipes usually show up when the pipe thaws, so check exposed lines, garages and crawlspaces after a hard freeze.
- 44% of Lubbock's homes were built before 1980 (median year built 1986). Aging galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay sewer lines are behind many sudden leaks and backups in homes of that age.
- Lubbock's water is very hard (about 12.1 grains per gallon), which shortens tank water heater life. A tank leaking from the bottom can't be repaired: turn off its power or gas and close the cold-water valve.
- Sudden West Texas freezes catch exposed pipes.
- Typical home built
- 1986
- Homes before 1980
- 44%
- Water hardness
- 12.1 gpg
- very hard
- Winter freezes
- Regular 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock: questions
Who fixes a water main break on my street in Lubbock?
City of Lubbock 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 Lubbock freeze?
Close the main shutoff, open the faucets to drain the lines, and keep heat on. In Lubbock, check garages, crawlspaces and exterior walls first.
Are older Lubbock homes more likely to have plumbing emergencies?
Age matters: the median Lubbock home was built in 1986 and 44% predate 1980. Homes of that era typically have copper or CPVC supply, plastic drains, and in some homes gray polybutylene supply pipe.
Is frozen pipe repair a common emergency in Lubbock?
Sudden West Texas freezes catch exposed pipes.
Emergency Plumbing near Lubbock
More plumbing services in Lubbock
- Water Heater Repair in Lubbock, TXWater Heater Repair in Lubbock, TX: hard water builds sediment and scale in tank heaters.
- Frozen Pipe Repair in Lubbock, TXFrozen Pipe Repair in Lubbock, TX: sudden West Texas freezes catch exposed pipes.
- Water Softener Installation in Lubbock, TXWater Softener Installation in Lubbock, TX: many households soften to reduce scale.
- All plumbing services in LubbockEvery plumbing service available to Lubbock homes.
Local rules and details for Lubbock
Who to call in Lubbock
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 Lubbock that is City of Lubbock. 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 Lubbock; when they can arrive depends on that company and the time of day.
Other common plumbing calls in Lubbock
- Water Heater Repair: hard water builds sediment and scale in tank heaters.
- Water Softener Installation: many households soften to reduce scale.
Lubbock facts behind this page
- About 61% of Lubbock's water comes from the Ogallala Aquifer (Roberts and Bailey county well fields) and about 39% from Lake Alan Henry and Lake Meredith. Hardness ran about 169 to 244 ppm in 2025. [1]
- The median home in Lubbock was built in 1986. [2]
- About 44% of Lubbock's housing units were built before 1980, the era of galvanized steel supply pipe, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals. [2]
Sources (2)
- City of Lubbock, Water Quality Report · checked 2026-10-01
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01