Plumbing emergency · Quincy, MA
Emergency Plumbing in Quincy, MA
For a burst pipe, major leak or sewage backup in Quincy, shut off the water first, then call. Problems on the street side of the meter go to City of Quincy; 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 Quincy
- 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 Quincy homes
- Quincy sees regular hard freezes. Burst pipes usually show up when the pipe thaws, so check exposed lines, garages and crawlspaces after a hard freeze.
- 69% of Quincy's homes were built before 1980 (median year built 1956). Aging galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay sewer lines are behind many sudden leaks and backups in homes of that age.
- Old homes have pipes in poorly insulated exterior walls.
- Coastal storms and high tides overload low-lying sewers.
- Typical home built
- 1956
- Homes before 1980
- 69%
- 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 Quincy homeowners with
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.
Emergency Plumbing in Quincy: questions
Does Quincy have a round-the-clock water and sewer emergency line?
Yes. Quincy DPW's Water, Sewer and Drain Division answers (617) 376-1910 24 hours a day for water, sewer and drain issues. Plumbing failures inside your home need an emergency plumber.
Who fixes a water main break on my street in Quincy?
City of Quincy 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 Quincy freeze?
Close the main shutoff, open the faucets to drain the lines, and keep heat on. In Quincy, check garages, crawlspaces and exterior walls first.
Are older Quincy homes more likely to have plumbing emergencies?
Age matters: the median Quincy home was built in 1956 and 69% predate 1980. Homes of that era typically have copper or galvanized supply, cast iron drains, clay or cast iron sewer laterals.
Is frozen pipe repair a common emergency in Quincy?
Old homes have pipes in poorly insulated exterior walls.
Is sewer backup a common emergency in Quincy?
Coastal storms and high tides overload low-lying sewers.
Emergency Plumbing near Quincy
- Emergency Plumbing in Brockton, MAPlumbing emergency in Brockton, MA? Who to call (City of Brockton or a plumber), what to shut off first, and the emergencies most likely in Brockton homes.
- Emergency Plumbing in Lynn, MAPlumbing emergency in Lynn, MA? Who to call (Lynn Water and Sewer Commission or a plumber), what to shut off first, and the emergencies most likely in Lynn homes.
More plumbing services in Quincy
- Sewer Backup Cleanup in Quincy, MASewer Backup Cleanup in Quincy, MA: coastal storms and high tides overload low-lying sewers.
- Repiping in Quincy, MARepiping in Quincy, MA: early 1900s homes still carry galvanized supply lines.
- Frozen Pipe Repair in Quincy, MAFrozen Pipe Repair in Quincy, MA: old homes have pipes in poorly insulated exterior walls.
- All plumbing services in QuincyEvery plumbing service available to Quincy homes.
Local rules and details for Quincy
Who to call in Quincy
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 Quincy that is City of Quincy. 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 Quincy; when they can arrive depends on that company and the time of day.
Reporting a water emergency in Quincy
- The City of Quincy Department of Public Works, based at the Public Works Building, 55 Sea Street, lists a 24-Hour Emergency number of (617) 376-1910 for water, sewer and drain problems and (617) 376-1918 for billing questions. Its Water Distribution team supplies drinking water to residential and commercial customers, and the division is funded by water and sewer ratepayers through an Enterprise Account. [1]
Other common plumbing calls in Quincy
- Repiping: early 1900s homes still carry galvanized supply lines.
Quincy facts behind this page
- Quincy's drinking water is supplied by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). [1]
- The median home in Quincy was built in 1956. [2]
- About 69% of Quincy's housing units were built before 1980, the era of galvanized steel supply pipe, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals. [2]
- The City of Quincy Department of Public Works, based at the Public Works Building, 55 Sea Street, lists a 24-Hour Emergency number of (617) 376-1910 for water, sewer and drain problems and (617) 376-1918 for billing questions. Its Water Distribution team supplies drinking water to residential and commercial customers, and the division is funded by water and sewer ratepayers through an Enterprise Account. [1]
Sources (2)
- City of Quincy, Water, Sewer and Drain Division · checked 2026-10-06
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01