Sometimes accidents happen. Something gets flushed down the drain that shouldn’t have. Other times, a disreputable company completed a faulty or lazy job. Perhaps you’ve moved into a new place that wasn’t properly inspected and now you could go canoeing in your basement. There are a few close calls and total disaster stories floating around the web featuring plumbing problems that no one wants to deal with. Plumbing emergencies are a nightmare when they happen to you. Professionals who can get to you and solve the problem quickly are invaluable.
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From Popular Mechanics:
A casino in Arizona called for help with a backed-up sewer line. The clog was extensive and there was a big risk of the entire casino flooding with sewage. A tough job of deep digging and sawing eventually unearthed a small collection of train toys that had been flushed down the daycare toilet.
An emergency crew arrived in the middle of the night at an apartment that was in danger of flooding. A broken faucet was the culprit, and, upon entering the unit, workers found the tenant attempting to divert the water by holding their hand in place. Apparently, he had been standing in that position for two hours before help arrived.
From Good Housekeeping:
A housekeeping company noticed what seemed to be a clogging issue, but when regular means failed, they realized the problem was far bigger and nightmarish than a run-of-the-mill plugged drain. After cutting out a portion of the living room ceiling, a small snake was discovered in a cracked pipe – followed by twenty snakes that slithered out of the ceiling!
A woman’s basement was flooding in her home and she called for help in a panic. The shut-off valves for the entire home’s water supply were completely broken and water was shooting out at top volume and speed. The city had to be called to shut off the main water line to the house since there was no other means to stop the geyser.
Days after big holidays like Thanksgiving are popular times for plumbers. The increased traffic in the bathroom from a rise in occupants at gatherings is usually the culprit. Though, sometimes, it’s something stranger. One woman tried to flush the remains of her Thanksgiving turkey down the toilet. She reportedly did so because she didn’t have a garbage disposal. Why she didn’t simply throw the turkey into the regular waste bin remains a Thanksgiving mystery.
These stories are surprising, and, let’s admit, amusing to read about. But, when a plumbing emergency happens to you, it’s not funny anymore. If you’re having plumbing trouble on Vancouver Island, The Super Plumber - Plumbing and Drain Services is here to save you and your home. We have the modern equipment and targeted techniques to tackle any sudden outburst or pipe problem in your home or at the office, and we 100% guarantee satisfaction. Our team offers regular rates from 8am to 8pm, 365 days-a-year. We can fix plumbing emergencies, provide drain inspection services and help with slow drains, and upgrade your bathroom or kitchen with renovations. Do you need a new water heater for your home? You’re covered with pricing that is offered upfront and in exact terms. Plus, we offer a range of low-cost options from which to choose.
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