
Emergency Plumbing
What to Do When a Pipe Bursts in Your Home
A burst pipe can release gallons of water in minutes. Here is a calm, step-by-step plan to stop the flow, limit damage, and decide when to call a plumber.
November 12, 20257 min read
What to do first when a plumbing problem can't wait.
Plumbing emergencies rarely wait for a good time. These guides walk you through what to do first when water won't stop, a pipe bursts, or a drain backs up in your El Dorado Hills home — how to limit the damage, when to shut off the water, and when it's time to call a plumber.

A burst pipe can release gallons of water in minutes. Here is a calm, step-by-step plan to stop the flow, limit damage, and decide when to call a plumber.

Knowing where your main shutoff is, and how to use it, can turn a flood into a minor cleanup. Here is how to find, identify, and test yours before you need it.
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