A small leaky faucet isn’t a true emergency — but it shouldn’t be ignored either. A constant slow drip wastes hundreds of gallons of water per year, stains fixtures, can damage cabinetry, and indicates a worn part that will fail more dramatically. Larger leaks, leaks behind a wall, or anything that’s wet on a ceiling below should be addressed immediately.

Emergency vs. routine

  • Routine — Slow steady drip from faucet spout
  • Soon — Faucet base leak, dripping that’s worsened
  • Emergency — Active spray, leak behind wall, wet ceiling below
  • Emergency — Burst supply line

Fix slow leaks within a week via our kitchen-bath plumbing service. For true emergencies, call our 24/7 emergency plumbing.