Langhorne Borough & Middletown Township · Bucks County · 19047
Emergency Plumber in Langhorne, PA
Burst pipes, sewer backups, no water, no heat. We cover Langhorne Borough and the surrounding Middletown Township regularly.
Total price quoted up front · No per-minute clock · Free estimates on repairs
What Goes Wrong in Langhorne
Langhorne Borough's historic core has some of the oldest plumbing in Lower Bucks — galvanized supply, lead-jointed cast iron and shallow clay laterals under mature trees. In the Middletown developments the emergencies are newer-home failures: water heaters, supply stops and sump pumps.
What We Come Out For
Burst or frozen pipe
Split copper or galvanized in Langhorne crawl spaces, unheated garages and exterior walls — we isolate it, cut out the failed run and get water back on.
Sewer or main-line backup
Sewage coming up a basement drain or laundry standpipe. Cable machine and hydro-jetter on the truck, and a camera afterward so you know why it happened.
No water
A failed main shutoff, a broken service line, or a well and pressure-tank problem. We find it and restore supply before we talk about the permanent fix.
Water heater failure
Tank split, leaking relief valve, or no hot water at all. We shut it down safely and can usually replace the same day.
No heat
Boiler lockout, circulator failure or a leaking zone valve during a cold snap.
Sump pump failure in a storm
Water rising in the basement while the pump sits dead — replacement pumps stocked on the truck.
How an Emergency Call Goes
1. Call and describe it
You talk to us, not a call-center script. We tell you what to shut off right now and give you a real arrival window.
2. Shut it down safely
Main valve, heater gas or power, stop using drains — we walk you through it on the phone so damage stops before we arrive.
3. We arrive stocked
A Registered Master Plumber with a fully-stocked truck — cable machine, jetter, camera, pumps and common fittings.
4. Price before the work
You get the total price up front, not a clock running by the minute. Free estimates on any follow-up repair.
Shut This Off Before We Arrive
- Water-side leak: close the main valve. Historic Langhorne homes often have the main in a low stone cellar; Middletown-side homes usually have it near the meter in the basement.
- Sewer backup: stop using every fixture, including the washing machine and dishwasher. Each cycle adds to what's coming up.
- Leaking water heater: shut the gas valve or trip the breaker, then close the cold inlet on top of the tank.
- Smell of gas: leave the house and call 911 or the utility first. Call us once the property is safe.
- Everything: photograph the damage before you clean up.
FAQ
Langhorne Emergency Questions
Do you take emergency plumbing calls in Langhorne?
Yes. We take emergency calls throughout Langhorne and the rest of our Bucks and Montgomery County service area. Call 215-364-0133 and describe what is happening — we will tell you what to shut off immediately and give you an honest arrival window rather than a vague promise.
Can you work on plumbing in a historic Langhorne home at night?
Yes. We are used to plaster walls, odd framing and generations of prior repairs, and we open as little as possible to get to the failure.
What causes most Langhorne main-line backups?
Roots from the borough's mature street trees getting into old clay joints. We clear it, then camera to show you whether annual jetting will hold it or the section is broken.
Do you cover the Middletown Township side of 19047?
Yes — the whole Langhorne area, borough and township, is inside our normal emergency radius.
What does an emergency call cost?
Emergency rates are higher than scheduled daytime service — that is true of every honest shop. What we do not do is run a per-minute clock or add surprise surcharges: you get the total price before we start the work, and estimates on any follow-up repair are free.
What should I do while I wait for the plumber?
If it is water-side, shut the main valve. Historic Langhorne homes often have the main in a low stone cellar; Middletown-side homes usually have it near the meter in the basement. If it is sewer-side, stop running every fixture in the house, including the washer. If the water heater is leaking, kill its gas or breaker. Take photos before you clean up; your insurer will want them.
Do you handle gas emergencies?
If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 or the utility's emergency line first — do not flip switches on your way out. Once the property is safe, call us for the repair and pressure test.
Are you licensed?
Yes — PA HIC #5653, Registered Master Plumber, over 20 years serving Langhorne and the surrounding area. Langhorne Borough and Middletown Township permits are handled by us on follow-up lateral and water-service work.
Plumbing Emergency in Langhorne?
Angermeier Plumbing & Heating Inc · 739 Churchville Road, Southampton, PA 18966 · Emergency service.
Call 215-364-0133