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Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
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24/7 Emergency Plumbing in Columbus, OH
When water is pouring into your home at night or on a weekend, you need a plumber who answers. Our phone line is open 24/7, including holidays, and our office on West Goodale Boulevard keeps our plumbers close to Columbus neighborhoods.
Is It a Plumbing Emergency?
If waiting until morning means more damage or a safety risk, it's an emergency:
Sewage in the Basement
Water or sewage coming up through a floor drain, tub or toilet. Stop using water and call.
A Burst or Frozen Pipe
Water spraying or running down a wall or through a ceiling. Shut off the main and call.
A Dead Sump Pump in a Storm
The pit is filling, the pump isn't running and it's still raining.
A Leaking Water Heater
No hot water can wait. A tank leaking onto the basement floor can't.
A Gas Smell
Get out, then call Columbia Gas of Ohio or 911 from outside. We'll handle the repair once it's safe.
Water You Can't Trace
Wet walls, a growing ceiling stain or a meter that won't stop. Hidden leaks spread.
The Emergencies We See in Columbus Homes
Our Columbus office takes emergency calls from every kind of home, from old brick homes near downtown to newer homes in the suburbs. Most fall into three groups.
Storm Backups
Heavy rain fills combined sewers near downtown and gets into cracked laterals elsewhere. When it does, sewage takes the lowest way out. Sewage backup service stops it and finds the cause.
Freeze-Thaw Pipe Breaks
Central Ohio winters swing between hard freezes and quick thaws. Pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces and spigot lines split in the cold and start leaking when it warms up. See burst pipe repair.
Sump Pumps That Quit
A pump that dies in the middle of a storm is one of the most urgent calls we get. A sump pump with a battery backup keeps running when the power doesn't.
The J. Blanton Difference614-547-6516
Why Call J. Blanton in an Emergency
When you call, you reach a team that sends a plumber, not a salesperson.
1. Someone Always Answers
Nights, weekends and holidays.
2. Diagnosis, Then a Flat Price
We find the problem first, then give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
3. Plain English, No Scare Tactics
We explain what's wrong and what your options are, so you can decide.
Customer Stories
Real Emergencies, Real Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
★★★★★
"Called them out on a Saturday morning after our sump pump died and we were panicking about the basement flooding here in German Village, and J. Blanton Plumbing had someone out same-day to replace it. The tech was clean, careful with our floors, and explained everything before starting the work - couldn't ask for better service."
★★★★★
"Super helpfull. They called back on a Sunday late afternoon and came out that evening. 3 plumbers came to the house on Monday to finish the job. Joe, George and Anthony. Highly recommend them. No one wants to have Sewage backing up, they treated it like an emergency and kept at it."
★★★★★
"Fantastic service! J. Blanton Plumbing provided same day service when our bathroom was flooding due to a faulty pipe. Anthony went above and beyond, and did not leave our home until the issue was resolved. He was professional, pleasant and communicative throughout the process and provided the best experience we have had in a long time. It's safe to say that we will continue to use the services of J. [...]"
Got Questions?
Emergency Plumbing Questions From Columbus Homeowners
Call any time. Our Goodale Boulevard office keeps us close, and we'll give you a realistic window.
Call us any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. Our office on West Goodale Boulevard keeps our plumbers close to Columbus neighborhoods. Arrival times depend on the day and call volume, but we'll give you a realistic window on the phone and get a plumber to you as soon as we can.
Stop the water at the nearest valve or the main. For gas, get out and call from outside.
Stop the water first. Use the valve closest to the problem, under the sink, behind the toilet or on the water heater line, or shut off the main if you can't isolate it. Keep people and pets away from sewage. For a gas smell, leave and call Columbia Gas of Ohio or 911 from outside.
Usually where the water line enters the basement, near the meter. Turn it clockwise.
In most Columbus homes, the main shutoff is in the basement where the water line comes through the wall, near the meter. Turn it clockwise to stop water to the whole house. In an older home, test it before you need it.
Sewage backups, burst pipes, active flooding, failed sump pumps, leaking water heaters and gas leaks.
Any situation that needs to be handled right away to prevent damage, a health risk or loss of essential service. Sewage backing up, a burst or frozen pipe, active flooding, a failed sump pump during a storm, a leaking water heater or a suspected gas leak all qualify. If you're unsure, call. We'd rather you check than wait while damage spreads.
Yes. Flexible payment plans are available through trusted financial partners.
Yes. We offer flexible payment plans through trusted financial partners. If the cost of an emergency repair is more than you're prepared for right now, ask your technician about financing options when they're on-site. Subject to credit approval.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Columbus
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Toilets & Fixtures
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
A Local Plumber, Day or Night
Our Columbus office is at 1387 W. Goodale Blvd, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Grandview Heights, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Victorian Village, German Village, Bexley, Hilliard, Dublin and more.
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