At Chalmers Plumbing & Heating we understand how awful it is when something goes wrong with the plumbing in your home. It’s also not always easy to identify what’s wrong, or obvious who to call. You can look at some issues by yourself if you feel confident, but other times you’ll need to call a plumber, especially in the case of an emergency.
What is a plumbing emergency?
A plumbing issue is usually considered an emergency when it’s something that needs immediate attention. This includes things like a big leak, a burst pipe or a boiler breakdown. There are lots of other plumbing and heating issues that may arise and need a plumber’s help but aren’t classed as an emergency. These include leaky taps, radiators that are slow to heat and a shower losing some water pressure.
Can I deal with it myself?
Sometimes, yes. There are instances where you can manage the issue yourself, or at least deal with it until you can get hold of a plumber. In winter, for example, it’s quite common for the condensation pipe connected to your boiler to freeze. This is an emergency in the sense that it leaves your home without heat or hot water, but can be resolved simply by thawing it out yourself through pouring warm water on it.
Other times, though, you risk both your safety and causing further damage if you try to handle the issue alone. For example, if your pilot light has switched off this could signify a gas build-up and it would be unsafe to not get it checked by a Gas Registered heating engineer. Similarly, if you have a burst pipe it will need resolving promptly and properly to avoid causing even more damage in your home.
If in doubt, always call your local trusted plumber.
Emergency trusted plumbers in Glasgow and surrounding areas
When you need a plumber in an emergency it may be tempting to go with the first one you find. However, it’s important to check their reviews and ensure they’re Gas Safe registered, particularly if the issue is boiler related.
The professional team at Chalmers Plumbing & Heating are skilled, experienced and Gas Safe registered, and able to respond to any plumbing emergency you may experience. We serve homes across Glasgow, Gartcosh, Stepps, Chryston, Muirhead, Kirkintilloch, Lenzie, Cumbernauld, Milngavie, Bearsden Shettleston and Tollcross, so just get in touch if you need our help.
You can contact us by:
- Telephone on 0141 374 0274 or 07580 020343.
- Website via our online contact form.
