Emergency Plumber in Bountiful — 60-Minute Response, Any Hour
Burst pipe. Flooding. Sewage backup. These don't wait for business hours — and neither do we. Jake Sorensen's team is based in Bountiful, not Salt Lake. We're already close. Call now and we'll be there.
First: Shut Off Your Water
While you wait for us, stop the source. Here's where to look in a Bountiful home:
Oval knob on the supply line below the sink — turn clockwise to close. Isolates that fixture only.
Oval shutoff valve on the wall supply line. Turn clockwise. Stops water to that toilet only.
Ball valve on the cold supply line at the top. Pull lever 90° perpendicular to the pipe to close.
Usually in the utility room, garage, or near the water heater. Ball valve or gate valve — closes the whole house.
Ground-level box near the curb labeled "Water." Requires a meter key or large flat tool to turn. Stops all water to the home.
If you can't find a shutoff, go to the meter box at the street — all Bountiful homes have a city shutoff there.
Emergency Plumbing Situations We Handle
If water is going somewhere it shouldn't, or you've lost service entirely — that's our call.
Burst Pipes
Freeze events at Bountiful's 4,300 ft elevation are the #1 cause of burst pipes — typically in garage walls, exterior hose bibs, and uninsulated crawl spaces. We locate the break, stop the water, and repair or temporarily bypass same-day.
Active Water Flooding
A supply line failure, appliance connection blowout, or cracked pipe fitting can push hundreds of gallons into your home in an hour. We stop the source and assess structural exposure before recommending drying services.
Sewage Backup
Raw sewage in your basement or bathroom is a Category 3 health emergency. We camera the line immediately, identify whether it's a localized blockage or a main lateral failure, and restore flow before assessing repair options.
Water Heater Failure (Leaking)
A water heater actively leaking onto the floor can cause significant water damage. We shut the tank down safely, diagnose whether it's a fitting, pressure relief valve, or tank failure, and either repair or replace same-day when parts are available.
Loss of Water Pressure
Sudden complete loss of pressure (not gradual) indicates a main line break or shut-off failure. We locate the breach, confirm service has been restored at the meter, and trace the issue inside and outside the home.
Slab Leak Emergencies
East Bench slab homes: if you hear running water with everything off, or see a wet floor with no visible source, it's likely a slab leak. We dispatch immediately — acoustic location takes 30 minutes, reroute or spot repair begins same-day.
What Happens When You Call at 3am
You Call (385) 304-3471
A real person picks up — not voicemail, not a national call center. You describe what's happening; we advise on immediate steps while we're en route.
We Dispatch Immediately
Our target is 60 minutes to any Bountiful neighborhood. We leave with a stocked truck — most emergency repairs don't require a second trip for parts.
Stop the Water, Assess the Damage
First priority is stopping active water damage. We secure the shutoff, confirm the source, and walk you through what we found before any work begins.
Quote, Repair, Document
Upfront price before we touch anything. You approve. We repair. You get a written invoice with photos — documentation your insurance company will ask for.
Emergency Plumbing Pricing — Bountiful, UT
We're transparent about emergency pricing because nothing makes a bad situation worse like a surprise bill.
| Situation | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Dispatch (after hours) | $185 – $275 | Applied to repair total — not in addition to it |
| Burst Pipe Repair | $285 – $650 | Copper or PEX; reroute adds $200–$400 |
| Sewage Backup (main line clear) | $285 – $450 | Hydrojetting; camera scope $175 additional |
| Active Slab Leak (locate + spot repair) | $850 – $1,800 | Acoustic locate + concrete access + repair |
| Water Heater Emergency (shutoff + repair) | $145 – $380 | Valve, element, or fitting; tank replacement separate |
| Supply Line Failure | $95 – $225 | Under-sink, appliance, or hose bib |
No trip fee for Davis County emergency calls. Dispatch charge is credited to your repair — you don't pay both. Final quote before work begins.
Emergency Plumbing Questions
Active water damage, sewage exposure, or loss of all water service are always emergencies. This includes: burst or actively leaking pipes, flooding from any plumbing source, sewage backup in any fixture or drain, loss of all water pressure, and a water heater actively leaking onto the floor. If water is going somewhere it shouldn't, call immediately.
Our target is 60 minutes anywhere in Bountiful. Because we're based at 847 W 400 S — not dispatching from Salt Lake — we can typically reach Mueller Park, the East Bench, Orchard Hills, and most Bountiful neighborhoods within that window even at 3am. We dispatch immediately on your call.
Yes — after-hours emergency dispatch carries an additional charge of $185–$275. This charge is credited toward the total cost of your repair — you don't pay it on top of the repair cost. We're transparent about this upfront. There is never a separate trip fee for Davis County calls.
In most Bountiful homes, the main shutoff is either inside near the water heater/utility room, or in the ground-level meter box at the street curb. East Bench slab homes often have the shutoff in the garage wall or utility closet. If you can't find it, go straight to the street meter box — there's always a city shutoff there. Call us and we can walk you through it while we're en route.