Upper Southampton Township · Bucks County · 18966
Emergency Plumber in Southampton, PA
Burst pipes, sewer backups, no water, no heat. Our shop is at 739 Churchville Road, inside the township — Southampton is the shortest emergency run we make.
Total price quoted up front · No per-minute clock · Free estimates on repairs
What Goes Wrong in Southampton
Southampton emergencies skew toward the pre-1970 housing stock: clay and Orangeburg laterals that finally give up and push sewage into a basement floor drain, and galvanized supply lines that split behind plaster. On the lower blocks off Bristol Road, a dead sump pump during a hard rain is its own emergency.
What We Come Out For
Burst or frozen pipe
Split copper or galvanized in Southampton 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. In most Southampton ranches and split-levels the main valve is on the basement wall facing the street, within a few feet of the meter.
- 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
Southampton Emergency Questions
Do you take emergency plumbing calls in Southampton?
Yes. We take emergency calls throughout Southampton 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.
How fast can you get to a Southampton emergency?
Faster than anywhere else we serve — 739 Churchville Road is in the township, so we are usually minutes away rather than a cross-county drive. We still give you a real arrival window when you call instead of a vague promise.
My Southampton basement drain is backing up — is that the lateral?
Usually yes. In the older Davisville and Rocksville blocks the clay lateral is full of maple and oak roots, and the basement floor drain is the lowest opening in the house so it surfaces there first. We clear it, then camera the line so you know whether it was roots or a collapse.
Do you handle no-heat emergencies in 18966?
Yes. A lot of Southampton homes run gas or oil-fired hydronic boilers, and we service boiler lockouts, dead circulators, failed zone valves and low-water cutoffs, not just the water side.
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. In most Southampton ranches and split-levels the main valve is on the basement wall facing the street, within a few feet of the meter. 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 Southampton and the surrounding area. We pull Upper Southampton Township permits when an emergency repair turns into a lateral or water-service replacement.
Plumbing Emergency in Southampton?
Angermeier Plumbing & Heating Inc · 739 Churchville Road, Southampton, PA 18966 · Emergency service.
Call 215-364-0133