Plumbing emergency · Overland Park, KS
Emergency Plumbing in Overland Park, KS
For a burst pipe, major leak or sewage backup in Overland Park, shut off the water first, then call. Problems on the street side of the meter go to WaterOne; 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 Overland Park
- 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 Overland Park homes
- Overland Park sees regular hard freezes. Burst pipes usually show up when the pipe thaws, so check exposed lines, garages and crawlspaces after a hard freeze.
- Cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls, garages and unheated basements.
- Basements in clay soil take on water during spring storms.
- Typical home built
- 1990
- Homes before 1980
- 35%
- 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 Overland Park 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 Overland Park: questions
Is there a 24-hour water emergency line for Overland Park homes on WaterOne?
Yes. WaterOne's 24-hour emergency number is 913-895-1800. Sign up for NotifyJoCo to receive outage alerts by text, call or email for up to five locations.
Who fixes a water main break on my street in Overland Park?
WaterOne 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 Overland Park freeze?
Close the main shutoff, open the faucets to drain the lines, and keep heat on. In Overland Park, check garages, crawlspaces and exterior walls first.
Are older Overland Park homes more likely to have plumbing emergencies?
Age matters: the median Overland Park home was built in 1990 and 35% 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 Overland Park?
Cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls, garages and unheated basements.
Is sump pump repair and installation a common emergency in Overland Park?
Basements in clay soil take on water during spring storms.
Emergency Plumbing near Overland Park
More plumbing services in Overland Park
- Sewer Line Repair in Overland Park, KSSewer Line Repair in Overland Park, KS: north Overland Park homes from the 1950s and 1960s have clay laterals that crack and admit roots.
- Frozen Pipe Repair in Overland Park, KSFrozen Pipe Repair in Overland Park, KS: cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls, garages and unheated basements.
- Sump Pump Repair in Overland Park, KSSump Pump Repair in Overland Park, KS: basements in clay soil take on water during spring storms.
- All plumbing services in Overland ParkEvery plumbing service available to Overland Park homes.
Local rules and details for Overland Park
Who to call in Overland Park
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 Overland Park that is WaterOne. 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 Overland Park; when they can arrive depends on that company and the time of day.
Reporting a water emergency in Overland Park
- WaterOne lists 913-895-1800 as its 24-hour emergency contact number, the same number used for customer service. The utility exclusively uses NotifyJoCo to send water outage alerts, and customers can create a free profile and tag up to five locations to receive alerts by text, phone call or email. [3]
Other common plumbing calls in Overland Park
- Sewer Line Repair: north Overland Park homes from the 1950s and 1960s have clay laterals that crack and admit roots.
Overland Park facts behind this page
- WaterOne, the water utility for most of Johnson County including Overland Park, draws its water from the Kansas and Missouri rivers and adjacent collector wells. [1]
- The median home in Overland Park was built in 1990. [2]
- About 35% of Overland Park's housing units were built before 1980, the era of galvanized steel supply pipe, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals. [2]
- WaterOne lists 913-895-1800 as its 24-hour emergency contact number, the same number used for customer service. The utility exclusively uses NotifyJoCo to send water outage alerts, and customers can create a free profile and tag up to five locations to receive alerts by text, phone call or email. [3]
Sources (3)
- WaterOne, Our Water Sources · checked 2026-10-04
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- WaterOne, Welcome Guide for New Customers · checked 2026-10-20