Element Service Group provides professional emergency plumbing services services to Durham residents and businesses. Fast response, fair pricing, guaranteed satisfaction.
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Nick & Chris
September 2026
A homeowner in Durham experienced issues with their whole home emergency water shut off valve, which was not functioning properly.
Nick and Chris determined that the existing shut off valve was not operating efficiently and needed replacement.
Nick and Chris replaced the entire home emergency water shut off with a new full port ball valve. This upgrade ensures better flow and reliability for emergency situations.
The new shut off valve restored full functionality and reliability for the homeowner's water system.
A full port ball valve offers better flow and is less prone to failure than traditional valves. Consider upgrading if your current valve is hard to turn or not sealing properly.
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Answered by our licensed technicians serving Durham.
Yes, Element Service Group provides emergency plumbing throughout Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Durham, and the entire Triangle area. When you have a burst pipe, sewer backup, or active flooding, call us and we will dispatch a licensed plumber to your home the same day.
For true emergencies like active flooding or sewage backup, we prioritize rapid response and typically arrive within 1-2 hours. During severe weather events or high call volume, we triage based on urgency — active water damage and health hazards get priority. Call us immediately and we will provide an accurate arrival estimate.
First, locate and shut off the water — either at the fixture shutoff valve or the main water shutoff near your meter. If you smell gas, leave the house immediately and call 911 before calling us. Move valuables away from water, use towels or a wet vacuum to minimize damage, and open cabinet doors under sinks if you suspect frozen pipes. Do not use any drains if sewage is backing up.
Emergencies include burst pipes, active flooding, sewage backup, complete loss of water, gas leaks, and water heater failures causing flooding. Issues that can typically wait include dripping faucets, running toilets, slow drains in one fixture, or minor leaks you can contain with a bucket. When in doubt, call us — we will help you determine the urgency and advise accordingly.
We charge a diagnostic fee to assess the problem, then provide upfront pricing before any repair work begins. Emergency rates run 1.5-2 times standard pricing, but the cost of water damage from waiting often far exceeds emergency service fees. No hidden surcharges.
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