Yardley Borough & Lower Makefield Township · Bucks County · 19067
Emergency Plumber in Yardley, PA
Burst pipes, sewer backups, no water, no heat. We run to Yardley and Lower Makefield regularly, and we know the borough's tight riverside lots.
Total price quoted up front · No per-minute clock · Free estimates on repairs
What Goes Wrong in Yardley
Yardley's borough homes near the Delaware are old, low and prone to water in the basement — failed sump pumps and backwater problems are our most common storm-night calls. Up in Lower Makefield the calls are newer-home failures: burst supply stops, split washer hoses and water heaters at end of life.
What We Come Out For
Burst or frozen pipe
Split copper or galvanized in Yardley 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 older Yardley Borough homes the main is often in a low, cramped basement near the front wall — know where it is before you need it.
- 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
Yardley Emergency Questions
Do you take emergency plumbing calls in Yardley?
Yes. We take emergency calls throughout Yardley 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.
My Yardley basement is taking on water and the pump is dead.
Call us — we stock replacement pumps on the truck. In the riverside blocks we also look at discharge routing and check-valve condition, because a pump that cycles against a blocked discharge dies again in the next storm.
Do you serve Lower Makefield as well as the borough?
Yes. The Yardley 19067 area covers both, and we take emergency calls across the borough and township — the housing is different, but the response is the same.
Is a backwater valve worth it in Yardley?
For low-lying homes that have already had a sewer backup, often yes. We will tell you honestly after the camera inspection whether your line profile actually justifies one instead of selling it by default.
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 older Yardley Borough homes the main is often in a low, cramped basement near the front wall — know where it is before you need it. 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 Yardley and the surrounding area. Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield permits apply when an emergency repair becomes a water-service or lateral replacement.
Plumbing Emergency in Yardley?
Angermeier Plumbing & Heating Inc · 739 Churchville Road, Southampton, PA 18966 · Emergency service.
Call 215-364-0133