Emergency pipe repair
Burst, frozen, corroded and leaking water supply and drain pipes, repaired and pressure-tested.
24/7 Emergency Plumber in Baltimore, MD
Speedy Plumbing Baltimore is a free 24/7 referral line that finds Baltimore homes, rentals and businesses an emergency plumber for the calls that cannot wait until morning. Call (410) 378-7792 to be connected with a licensed, insured Maryland plumber from our network for a burst or frozen pipe, a backed-up drain or sewer line, a leaking water heater or a sump pump that quit. The contractor gives you the price before work begins, and network rates do not change at 2 a.m., on Sundays or on holidays.
Answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Tap to call from your phone.
- Phone line open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, holidays included
- Free referral to an independent plumber licensed and insured in Maryland
- The contractor quotes a price you approve before any work starts
- Network contractors charge the same rate at night, on weekends and on holidays
Pipe just burst? Do these four things now
Shut the main water valve before anything else. Every minute a supply line stays pressurized, water keeps pouring into floors, walls and ceilings.
- Close the main shut-off valve where the water line comes into the basement or utility area.
- Open the lowest faucet in the house to empty the pipes and relieve pressure.
- Turn off the water heater at its gas control or electrical breaker.
- Call (410) 378-7792 and say what is leaking and where, so we can connect you with a local plumber.
Power, insurance photos and drying are covered in the step-by-step burst pipe checklist.
Plumbing services in Baltimore
Every service below is available through our contractor network in all 27 ZIP codes listed here. Each page explains the problem, what the repair involves and published price ranges.
Cast iron pipe repair
Cracked, corroded and leaking cast iron drain stacks and basement drain lines, repaired by section or replaced.
Sewer line repair
Broken, root-filled and backed-up sewer laterals between the house and the public sewer.
Drain cleaning
Clogged sinks, tubs, toilets, floor drains and main building drains, cleared by a licensed, insured contractor who quotes upfront.
Water heater repair
Leaking fittings, dripping relief valves and electric heaters that stopped making hot water.
Sump pump repair
Failed, nonstop-running and powerless sump pumps repaired or replaced.
Gas line repair
Leaking, corroded and damaged natural gas piping after the BGE meter, pressure-tested and repaired by a licensed gas fitter.
Water line repair and replacement
Leaking, lead and galvanized service lines between the water meter and the house, repaired or replaced.
Whole-house repiping
Worn-out galvanized, polybutylene and copper supply pipe inside the house, replaced.
Pipe problems network plumbers fix around the clock
Burst pipes
A burst pipe is a water supply line that has split open under pressure from freezing, internal corrosion or a failed joint. Water flows nonstop until the main valve is closed.
Frozen and freeze-split pipes
Water expands about 9% as it turns to ice, trapping pressure between the ice plug and the closed faucet. Frozen lines along exterior walls, crawl spaces and unheated additions split at that pressure point.
Pinhole leaks in copper
Pinhole leaks are pin-sized corrosion holes in copper water lines. They spray or drip inside walls and ceilings, and one pinhole signals that the surrounding copper has thinned too.
Corroded galvanized steel lines
Galvanized steel water pipes rust from the inside out. After 60 or more years they leak at threaded joints and choke water pressure, and the damaged run is replaced with copper or PEX.
Cracked cast-iron drain stacks
Cast-iron drain and vent stacks crack along their length and rust through along the bottom. A cracked drain leaks wastewater into walls and basements, so it needs same-day repair even when it drips slowly.
Water service line leaks
The water service line runs from the meter into the house. A leak on it shows up as a wet basement wall at the entry point, a soggy patch of yard or a sudden jump on the water bill.
Materials, repair methods, shut-off steps and pricing factors are covered in detail on the Baltimore emergency pipe repair service page, and sewage backups from a broken lateral on the Baltimore sewer lateral repair page.
Why do Baltimore homes have so many pipe emergencies?
Baltimore’s housing is old. About 42% of the 288,894 homes in the Baltimore City ZIP codes on this site were built before 1940, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Houses that age were plumbed with galvanized steel supply lines, cast-iron drain stacks and clay sewer laterals. Galvanized steel rusts from the inside, cast iron cracks along its seams, and clay joints let tree roots in. Roots and grease that stop up those old lines are cleared by sewer drain cleaning; a cracked or collapsed pipe needs repair. Rowhouses and townhouses make up 51% of homes in those same ZIP codes, and shared walls let a leak in one house reach the next.
Old housing also means old service lines, and many owners are now receiving City notices about them; what Baltimore’s water service line letters mean explains how to check yours. A leak or a lead line between the meter and the house is a job for meter-to-house water line repair and replacement.
For who answers the phone and how a call is handled, read about Speedy Plumbing Baltimore.
Frozen pipes, meter leaks, sewage backups and repair costs each have their own step-by-step guide in the Baltimore plumbing guides.
Emergency plumbing coverage by ZIP code
Housing age, likely pipe materials and the utility line for every ZIP code below are listed in the Baltimore service area directory.
Baltimore City
- 21201 Downtown
- 21202 Downtown
- 21205 Armistead Gardens
- 21206 Frankford
- 21210 Roland Park
- 21211 Hampden
- 21212 Homeland
- 21213 Belair-Edison
- 21214 Hamilton Hills
- 21215 Central Park Heights
- 21216 Rosemont
- 21217 Sandtown-Winchester
- 21218 Charles Village
- 21223 Penrose/Fayette Street Outreach
- 21224 Canton
- 21226 Curtis Bay
- 21229 Beechfield
- 21230 Riverside
- 21231 Fells Point
- 21239 Loch Raven
County ZIP codes that cross the city line
- 21207 Lochearn
- 21209 Pikesville
- 21222 Dundalk
- 21225 Brooklyn Park
- 21227 Arbutus
- 21234 Parkville
- 21237 Rosedale
Area pages for the most populous ZIP codes: Frankford (21206) · Lochearn (21207) · Central Park Heights (21215) · Charles Village (21218) · Dundalk (21222) · Canton (21224) · Beechfield (21229) · Parkville (21234)
Common questions
Is Speedy Plumbing Baltimore open at night and on weekends?
Yes. Speedy Plumbing Baltimore answers (410) 378-7792 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, and connects you with an independent licensed plumber from our network. Network contractors charge the same for a night or weekend pipe repair as for a weekday repair.
Which parts of Baltimore does Speedy Plumbing cover?
Our contractor network covers 27 ZIP codes: 20 with most of their land in Baltimore City and 7 that are mostly in Baltimore County or Anne Arundel County and cross into the city.
What should I do first when a pipe bursts?
Close the main water shut-off valve, open the lowest faucet in the house to drain the lines, and turn off the water heater. Then call a plumber and photograph the damage for your insurer.
Does Speedy Plumbing Baltimore do the repair itself?
No. Speedy Plumbing Baltimore is a free referral service. We connect you with an independent plumbing contractor licensed and insured in Maryland, who quotes the job, does the work and is responsible for it. Confirm the contractor’s licence before work starts.
Water where it should not be?
Close the main valve, then call to be connected with a local plumber, any hour of the day or night.
Call (410) 378-7792