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Emergency Plumbing · Matthews, NC

Emergency Plumbing in Matthews

Shield Plumbing provides emergency Plumbing in Matthews, Mecklenburg County, from our base in Landis.

  • NC Plumbing License #37106
  • Based in Landis, NC
  • Residential & Commercial Plumbing

Matthews is about 42 miles from our Landis base, roughly 55 minutes south on I-85 and around I-485. Call and describe the problem, and a licensed plumber will look at it in person. You get an estimate before any work starts.

Signs You Need Emergency Plumbing

  • Water spraying from a pipe
  • Sewage coming up a floor drain or tub
  • A toilet overflowing and will not stop
  • Water pooling under the water heater
  • No water anywhere in the house

Dealing with a burst pipe, sewage backup or flooding fixture right now? Shut off the water, then call us and describe it. Call (980) 980-9219

How Long It Usually Takes

Burst pipe repair1 to 3 hoursDepends on access and how much pipe is damaged.
Main sewer line backup1 to 3 hoursClearing the line, then checking for the cause.
Overflowing toilet repairAbout 1 hourClearing the clog or replacing worn fill parts.

Typical times, plus roughly 55 minutes of driving each way.

Emergency Plumbing for Matthews Homes

Matthews is about 55 minutes from Landis. If a pipe bursts or a sewer line backs up, stop using water and shut off the main valve first. In many homes here, it is in the garage, a crawl space or near the water heater. Then call us and describe what is happening.

Where We Work in Matthews

  • Downtown Matthews
  • Trade Street
  • Sardis Road North
  • Matthews Township Parkway
  • Idlewild Road
  • John Street

How the Job Works

  1. Stop the water and call

    Close the main shut-off or fixture valve, then call and tell us what happened.

  2. Find the source

    We trace the leak or backup to its cause, not just where water appears.

  3. Make it safe and repair

    We stop the leak or clear the line, then fix the failed part.

  4. Test and explain

    We turn the water back on, test the repair and tell you what caused the problem.

Book Emergency Plumbing in Matthews

You get an estimate before any work starts.

What Affects the Price

What failedA loose fitting costs less to fix than a burst pipe section.
AccessPipes inside finished walls or ceilings take more time to reach.
Extent of damageOne split costs less than several freeze breaks along a line.
Distance to MatthewsAbout 42 miles from our Landis base, roughly 55 minutes south on I-85 and around I-485.

Emergency Plumbing Questions from Matthews

Stop running water, flushing toilets and using appliances that drain, because that water has nowhere to go. Keep people and pets away from the spill. Then call us. We clear the line and run a camera through it to find out what caused the backup.

Call us and describe what you are seeing, where it is in the house and when it started. We will explain what the first visit involves and find a time that works. Before any work starts at your Matthews home, you get a clear plan and an estimate.

Matthews is about 42 miles from our base in Landis, roughly 55 minutes south on I-85 and around I-485. That puts it inside our regular service area. When you call, tell us your street and the problem so we can plan the visit and bring the right parts.

In many homes it is where the water line enters the house, often in a crawl space, basement, utility room or near the water heater. Some homes also have a shut-off at the meter near the street. Find and test yours before you need it, so you can act fast in a leak.

Need Emergency Plumbing in Matthews?

We find the cause first, then give you a price.