Plumbing emergency · Yonkers, NY
Emergency Plumbing in Yonkers, NY
For a burst pipe, major leak or sewage backup in Yonkers, shut off the water first, then call. Problems on the street side of the meter go to City of Yonkers Water Bureau; anything on your side goes to a licensed plumber, and we connect you with one.
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Call now for
- Burst pipes
- Major leaks
- Sewage backups
- Overflowing toilets
- Leaking water heaters
Emergency plumbing services in Yonkers
- 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 Yonkers homes
- Yonkers sees regular hard freezes. Burst pipes usually show up when the pipe thaws, so check exposed lines, garages and crawlspaces after a hard freeze.
- 79% of Yonkers's homes were built before 1980 (median year built 1957). Aging galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay sewer lines are behind many sudden leaks and backups in homes of that age.
- Pipes in exterior walls freeze in cold snaps.
- Typical home built
- 1957
- Homes before 1980
- 79%
- 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 Yonkers 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 Yonkers: questions
Who should I call in Yonkers about a water leak near the street?
The Yonkers Water Bureau's Water Repair Shop is reachable at 914-377-6738 and investigates about 1,250 leaks a year. Leaks on your own service line or indoor plumbing require a private plumber.
Does Yonkers respond to sewer emergencies overnight?
Yes. The Yonkers Sewer Bureau responds to emergencies 24 hours a day on city sewers. If sewage is backing up from your own lateral or fixtures, an emergency plumber is needed instead.
Who fixes a water main break on my street in Yonkers?
City of Yonkers Water Bureau 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 Yonkers freeze?
Close the main shutoff, open the faucets to drain the lines, and keep heat on. In Yonkers, check garages, crawlspaces and exterior walls first.
Are older Yonkers homes more likely to have plumbing emergencies?
Age matters: the median Yonkers home was built in 1957 and 79% 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 Yonkers?
Pipes in exterior walls freeze in cold snaps.
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Local rules and details for Yonkers
Who to call in Yonkers
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 Yonkers that is City of Yonkers Water Bureau. 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 Yonkers; when they can arrive depends on that company and the time of day.
Reporting a water emergency in Yonkers
- The City of Yonkers Water Bureau investigates about 1,250 water leaks per year and performs some water main mark-outs on an emergency 24/7 basis. Residents can contact the Water Repair Shop directly at 914-377-6738. The Bureau also runs a cross connection control program to protect the public water supply from contamination caused by faulty customer connections. [3]
- The Yonkers Sewer Bureau says its staff responds to emergencies 24 hours a day. Major emergency storm and sewer line repairs are completed through contractors and capital projects, while localized emergency repairs are performed by the Bureau's own workforce. The Bureau maintains 400 miles of combined sewers, 11,500 catch basins and 25,000 manholes across the city. [4]
Other common plumbing calls in Yonkers
- Drain Cleaning: shared stacks in older apartment buildings build up and clog.
- Repiping: older homes have galvanized and aging copper lines.
Yonkers facts behind this page
- Yonkers buys most of its water from the New York City supply, unfiltered surface water mainly from the Catskill and Delaware watersheds, and also buys some from Westchester County Water District No. 1. [1]
- The median home in Yonkers was built in 1957. [2]
- About 79% of Yonkers'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 Yonkers Water Bureau investigates about 1,250 water leaks per year and performs some water main mark-outs on an emergency 24/7 basis. Residents can contact the Water Repair Shop directly at 914-377-6738. The Bureau also runs a cross connection control program to protect the public water supply from contamination caused by faulty customer connections. [3]
- The Yonkers Sewer Bureau says its staff responds to emergencies 24 hours a day. Major emergency storm and sewer line repairs are completed through contractors and capital projects, while localized emergency repairs are performed by the Bureau's own workforce. The Bureau maintains 400 miles of combined sewers, 11,500 catch basins and 25,000 manholes across the city. [4]
Sources (4)
- City of Yonkers Water Bureau, Water Quality Report · checked 2026-10-01
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Yonkers, Water Bureau · checked 2026-10-20
- City of Yonkers, Sewer Department · checked 2026-10-20