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24/7 Emergency Plumbers in Middle Tennessee: What to Do First and Who to Call

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Step 1: Turn off the water

  1. 1Find the main water shutoff. Look where the water line comes into the house: crawl space, basement, utility closet, or the garage near the water heater. If you can't find it, the meter box near the street also has a shutoff (you may need pliers or a meter key).
  2. 2Turn it off. Lever handle: turn a quarter turn so it sits across the pipe. Round handle: turn clockwise until it stops.
  3. 3Water heater leaking? Close the cold-water valve on top. Electric: flip its breaker off. Gas: turn the knob to off or pilot.
  4. 4Open a faucet downstairs to drain the rest of the water out of the pipes.
  5. 5Stay away from water near outlets or the electrical panel.
  6. 6Take photos and video for insurance.
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Step 2: Call a 24/7 plumber

Call now if:

  • A pipe burst and water won't stop
  • Sewage is backing up into tubs, showers or floor drains
  • Water is flooding part of the house, or the water heater is pouring water
  • You have no water during a freeze and think a pipe split

Here are the Middle Tennessee plumbers on MidTen Home Pros who offer 24/7 emergency service, by town. Call first and confirm someone can come tonight.

Murfreesboro (17)

Nashville (14)

Franklin (11)

Brentwood (10)

Clarksville (10)

La Vergne (9)

Smyrna (9)

Lebanon (7)

Cookeville (6)

Hendersonville (5)

Nolensville (5)

Spring Hill (5)

Columbia (4)

Mount Juliet (4)

Gallatin (3)

Goodlettsville (3)

Ashland City (2)

Portland (2)

Thompson's Station (2)

Crossville (1)

Lawrenceburg (1)

Lewisburg (1)

Livingston (1)

McMinnville (1)

Pleasant View (1)

Springfield (1)

What to ask when you call

  • How soon can someone get here?
  • Is there an after-hours trip fee? Does it count toward the repair?
  • Do you charge by the hour or by the job? Are night or holiday rates higher?
  • Are you licensed and insured in Tennessee?

Leak at the street or the meter? Call the water company

Plumbers fix pipes on your side of the meter. If water is gushing from the street, the meter box, or the pipe before your shutoff, call your water company. They can shut it off at the street.

TownAfter-hours water emergency
Nashville (Metro Water Services)615-862-4600
Murfreesboro615-893-1223
Clarksville (Gas & Water)931-645-0116
Brentwood615-371-0160
Franklin (weekdays 7 am to 4 pm)615-794-4554

Live somewhere else? The emergency number is printed on your water bill. Save it in your phone now.

Can it wait until morning?

Usually yes if the shutoff valve stopped the water, a faucet or toilet is just dripping, one drain is slow but others work, or the water heater pilot is out with no leak. You can still call a 24/7 plumber in the morning.

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