Colorado Springs Plumbing Emergencies – What We See Most

Colorado Springs winters create a specific category of plumbing emergencies that homeowners in milder climates never have to deal with. Frozen pipes that burst when they thaw are one of the most destructive plumbing events a Colorado Springs homeowner can experience. A burst pipe inside a wall or ceiling can release hundreds of gallons before it is detected and shut down, causing damage that goes far beyond the pipe itself. WireNut’s plumbers respond to frozen and burst pipe emergencies throughout Colorado Springs and know how to minimize damage once they arrive.

Sewage Backups in Colorado Springs

A sewage backup is one of the most unpleasant plumbing emergencies a homeowner faces, and it needs to be addressed immediately – not just for comfort, but for health and safety. In Colorado Springs, sewage backups are often caused by root intrusion from the large cottonwood trees common in older neighborhoods, by accumulated scale and debris in aging drain lines, or by a main sewer line failure. WireNut’s plumbers clear sewage backups fast and use camera inspection to determine what caused the backup so it does not happen again.

Water Damage – Every Minute Counts

When a plumbing failure starts releasing water into your Colorado Springs home, time is the enemy. The longer water runs before it is stopped, the more damage it causes to flooring, drywall, insulation, and structural materials. WireNut’s emergency response is focused on getting to your home fast, stopping the water, and assessing the damage so you can get the restoration process started as quickly as possible.

• Burst and frozen pipes. Colorado Springs winters freeze pipes in crawl spaces, exterior walls, and unheated areas. WireNut responds to burst pipe emergencies fast and handles the repair once the situation is stabilized.
• Sewage backups. A sewage backup into your Colorado Springs home requires immediate response. WireNut clears the backup and determines the cause so you are not back in the same situation in two weeks.
• Water heater failures. A water heater that has failed and is leaking can release significant water quickly. WireNut responds to water heater emergencies throughout Colorado Springs and handles replacement as part of the emergency response.
• Major leaks and flooding. A supply line failure under a sink, a toilet supply line that has blown, or any other plumbing failure that is actively releasing water into your Colorado Springs home is an emergency. WireNut stops the water and assesses the damage.
• Gas line emergencies. If you smell gas in your Colorado Springs home, get out immediately and call 911. After the gas company has cleared the home, call WireNut for gas line repair. Do not attempt to find or fix a gas leak yourself.
• Sewer line failures. A main sewer line that has collapsed or is severely blocked can create an emergency situation for your entire home’s plumbing. WireNut responds to sewer line emergencies throughout Colorado Springs.

Here is a look at the emergency plumbing calls our licensed plumbers handle in Colorado Springs.

What to Do While You Wait for WireNut in Colorado Springs

If you have an active water emergency in your Colorado Springs home, the most important thing you can do while waiting for WireNut is shut off the water supply. The main shutoff is typically near the water meter, in the utility room, or in the crawl space. If you cannot locate the main shutoff or if the shutoff valve itself is the problem, call the city to shut off water at the street. Once the water is off, the damage stops. Then call WireNut and we will get someone to your Colorado Springs home as fast as possible.