Plumbing problems range from mildly inconvenient to disastrous. When you notice an issue with your toilets, sinks, kitchen fixtures, or outdoor faucets, it’s important to get an expert technician on the scene as soon as possible. Neglecting the warning signs risks allowing expensive damage to your home.
In the greater Topeka, Kansas area, Downing Septic is here to respond quickly to your emergency plumbing repair calls. Our friendly, local technicians are well known here in the region for their knowledge of residential and commercial plumbing, and most importantly, for their commitment to doing the right thing for the customer on every service call.
What qualifies as a plumbing emergency? Here are some common indicators that a problem needs to be addressed quickly.


For emergency plumbing repair, you don’t want to navigate a phone tree or wait for a call back from a national call center. You want a truck at your house right away, with a technician who knows how to quickly diagnose the problem and fix it for a fair price. That’s what you get with Downing Septic.
Call us for emergency needs related to septic tanks, drain clogs, broken pipes, water heater failures, and more.

A drain that empties slowly is an indication that debris is creating a clog in the pipe. The clog will inevitably completely stop the water from draining, at which point the fixture will be unusable. In the worst case scenario, running water will overflow into your home, causing expensive water damage.
Shutting off the main water supply to your home is the quickest way to guarantee that water will stop leaking from damaged pipes. Our technicians can show you how to locate and switch off the valve that controls the water flow to your home from the public water supply.
Unpredictable water pressure changes are a warning sign that something is wrong with your plumbing. A cracked pipe can lead to water pressure dropping as water escapes into the ground, and a failing valve or safety measure can allow water pressure to rise. High water pressure can damage your pipes, so it is important to have this problem addressed right away.
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