Burst Pipe Repair
Water pouring from a split pipe? We help you stop the flow by phone, then repair the break fast, day or night.
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24/7 plumbing service
24 Hour Emergency Plumber in New York, Open 24/7
When water is coming through the ceiling or sewage is rising in the basement, you need a real person on the phone right now. We answer every call, day or night, and dispatch fast.
Open 24/724 hour emergency plumber
4.9 Stars on Google31+ real reviews
Fully Insured7 years in business
Upfront PricingQuote before work starts
Quick answer: Yes. Fullerton Plumbing answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Call (518) 776-7838 and you reach a person who can dispatch a plumber, not a voicemail box. We are based in Albany and serve all of New York State, with the nearest available technician sent to you.
A plumbing emergency does not wait for business hours, and neither do we. Fullerton Plumbing and Drain Cleaning answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays. When you call, you talk to someone who can actually send a plumber, not an answering service that promises a callback in the morning. We ask a few quick questions, tell you how to limit the damage while you wait, and dispatch the nearest available technician with a stocked van.
Most emergencies fall into a handful of categories: a pipe that burst or split, a main sewer line backing up into the basement, a water heater leaking across the floor, a toilet overflowing that will not stop, or a leak you cannot find but can hear. We handle all of them. Customers in Albany have seen us arrive within 30 minutes, and one homeowner had us at the door within half an hour on New Year's Day. Once we are there, you get an upfront quote before any work starts, and we clean up when the job is done.
Know the warning signs
Signs You Need an Emergency Plumber Now
- Water is spraying, pouring or dripping from a pipe, ceiling or wall.
- Sewage or dirty water is coming up through a floor drain, tub or toilet.
- Your water heater is leaking or the relief valve keeps discharging water.
- You have no water at all after a cold night, which often means frozen pipes.
- A toilet keeps overflowing even after you shut the supply valve.
- You hear water running somewhere in the house when every fixture is off.
What is included
What Our Emergency Plumbing Service Covers
- Burst, split and leaking pipe repair at any hour
- Main sewer line and floor drain backups cleared
- Overflowing toilets and blocked main drains
- Leaking water heaters drained, made safe and repaired or replaced
- Frozen pipe thawing and damage assessment
- Help locating and operating your main water shutoff
How it works
Our Emergency Plumbing Process
You Call, We Answer
A real person picks up at any hour. We ask what is happening, where the water is going, and whether you have found the main shutoff. If not, we walk you through finding it so the damage stops growing.
Nearest Technician Dispatched
We send the closest available plumber with a van stocked for common emergencies: pipe repair fittings, drain machines, a sewer camera and water heater parts. You get a heads up when the technician is on the way.
Diagnose and Quote
The technician finds the source, explains what failed and why, and gives you an upfront quote before work starts. If there is a temporary fix that buys time and a permanent repair, we explain both options plainly.
Repair and Clean Up
We make the repair, test it under normal water pressure, and check nearby lines for related damage. Then we clean up the work area. Reviews mention our team even helping homeowners clean out water after a sewer backup.
New York plumbing
Why Plumbing Emergencies Hit New York Homes So Hard
New York weather is rough on plumbing. Long stretches below freezing, lake effect snow off Erie and Ontario, and sudden thaws put stress on pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces and unheated garages. Much of the housing stock across Albany, Troy, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and the older neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens was built generations ago with cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals that crack and let roots in. Spring snowmelt raises groundwater and floods basements. Put those together and the calls spike right when it is least convenient: overnight, on holidays, during storms.
That is exactly why we keep the phone answered around the clock. Fullerton is based at 1400 Central Ave in Albany and serves all of New York State, with vans currently working out of the Capital Region. Whether you are in Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, the Hudson Valley or further out, call (518) 776-7838 first. We will tell you honestly how we can help and how to protect your home until a plumber arrives.
Pricing
What Affects the Cost of Emergency Plumbing
Emergency plumbing cost depends on what failed and how hard it is to reach. A burst pipe behind finished drywall takes more time than one exposed in a basement ceiling. A sewer backup may need cabling, hydro jetting or a camera inspection. Parts matter too, especially if a water heater needs replacing. Time of day and travel distance can also play a role. Whatever the situation, the technician gives you an upfront quote before any work starts, so you decide with the full picture in front of you.
Call (518) 776-7838 for an upfront quote. We answer 24/7 and explain the price before any work starts.
Real photos from our jobs
Recent Plumbing Jobs
No stock photos here. These are our own technicians, our own equipment and real repairs.
Real Google reviews
What Customers Say About Fullerton
★★★★★
Called Fullerton for a sewer main backing up into my basement on a Sunday night and they had someone sent out within an hour. Shaquille was incredibly helpful with clearing out the line and showing us a live view of our sewer line. Shaquille even went above to help us clean out the water mess from the issue. Overall great experience and fast help!
Natalie RGoogle review, September 2025
★★★★★
They came through and helped our store out, when pipes froze. They were speedy and professional by all means, highly recommended.
Francisco CorreaGoogle review, January 2025
★★★★★
Called for an emergency off hours drain clog. Shaq came sooner than had indicated, got the drain unclog and made sure water was draining smoothly. Professional courteous and fair price. I will definitely use Fullerton again and recommend!
Luke PotoskiGoogle review, January 2025
Local service
Emergency Plumbing Near You
We provide emergency plumbing across New York State from our Albany base, with daily coverage throughout the Capital Region.
FAQ
Emergency Plumbing Questions, Answered
Yes. Fullerton Plumbing answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Call (518) 776-7838 and you reach a person who can dispatch a plumber, not a voicemail box. We are based in Albany and serve all of New York State, with the nearest available technician sent to you.
Anything causing active water damage or a health risk is an emergency. That includes burst pipes, sewage backing up, a leaking water heater, an overflowing toilet you cannot stop, no water after a freeze, and leaks inside walls or ceilings. If you are unsure, call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can wait until morning.
Shut off the main water valve first. It is usually where the water line enters the basement, near the meter. Turn off power to the water heater if it is leaking. Move valuables away from the water, open cabinet doors under sinks, and avoid using drains if sewage is backing up. We can walk you through it on the phone.
It depends on where you are and how many calls are active, so we do not promise a set time. We dispatch the nearest available technician as soon as you call. Customers in Albany and Troy have seen us arrive within 30 minutes to an hour, including on a Sunday night and on New Year's Day.
After hours work can cost more than a weekday appointment, depending on the job, the time and the distance. What matters is that you know before work begins. Our technician gives you an upfront quote on site before starting, so there are no surprises on the invoice after the emergency is handled.
Yes. We serve restaurants, retail stores, offices and apartment buildings as well as homes. One store owner hired us when their pipes froze and noted how fast and professional the team was. For commercial emergencies we work to restore service quickly and can schedule follow up repairs around your hours.
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