Emergency Plumber Across the Niagara Region

Dealing with a burst pipe, sewer overflow, or lack of running water? Flow‑State Plumbing and Drains offers fast, reliable emergency plumber services across the Niagara Region, including St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, and more.

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When Every Minute Counts: Common Emergency Plumbing Situations

If you encounter any of the following, consider it an emergency and contact us right away:

Burst or Leaking Pipes – Water damage spreads fast. Shutting off the water is just the first step.

Sewer Backups – Raw sewage poses a serious health hazard and requires being fixed fast for many reasons.

No Running Water – Issues with pumps, frozen lines, or main shutoff failures demand urgent attention.

Broken or Overflowing Toilets – Especially critical if it’s your only functioning bathroom.

Flooded Basements or Utility Areas – Whether from sump pump failure, heavy rainfall, or broken lines.

Plumber from Flow State Plumbing & Drains standing at Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ready for emergency plumbing services.

Our Rapid Emergency Response Process

  1. Immediate Dispatch – When you call, we send the nearest available licensed plumber.
  2. Damage Control First – Shut-off valves closed, leaks contained, and safety hazards removed.
  3. Diagnosis & Repair – We identify the source and fix it on the spot whenever possible.
  4. Preventive Guidance – We share tips to avoid repeat issues.
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Flow State plumber lying beneath a sink installing drain fittings and water lines during an emergency plumbing repair in Niagara Region.
Flow State plumber installing ABS drain pipe in a Niagara Region basement, using a level for precise alignment above a laundry machine.
  • “Our toilet cracked randomly and our regular plumber was on vacation. Richard came with a new toilet we liked and installed”
    Victoria, P.
    Lakeport, St. Catharines,
  • “Emergency drain issue on a weekend and they still showed up within the hour. Can’t thank them enough.”
    Margaret, Q.
    Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls
  • “My mother’s laundry room pipe burst in the winter, I called Richard and he managed everything for my mom.”
    Jack. D
    Dain City, Welland

Why Homeowners Across the Niagara Region Trust Flow‑State

We’re a locally owned company based out of St. Catharines, not a distant call centre or venture capital bought company with locations across Ontario. That means faster arrival times and service from plumbers who know the unique plumbing and drain systems across the cities in the Niagara Region, from older cast-iron/clay lines in St. Catharines to new PVC setups in suburban Welland builds.

We don’t have no flashy vinyl wrapped vans, big offices, or shareholders that need a return on their investment, we keep costs lean so you get fair, competitive pricing, even for emergency work. Our plumbers arrive with the tools and parts needed to handle most urgent repairs, and we always give a clear explanation and quote before starting any work.

Niagara Neighbourhoods & Communities We Serve

St. Catharines: Glenridge, Merritton, Port Dalhousie, Western Hill, Vansickle

Welland: Downtown, Cooks Mills, East Side

Niagara Falls: Stamford, Lundy’s Lane, North End, Chippawa

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Emergency Plumbing FAQ

Below are some of the most common questions we’ve received from Niagara Region homeowners experiencing a plumbing emergency.

Any plumbing issue that risks causing water damage, health hazards, or loss of essential service is an emergency. This includes burst pipes, sewer backups, flooding, clogged sinks, no running water, an overflowing toilet you can’t stop etc.

Emergency and after-hours rates may be higher than standard daytime rates, but we always give you a clear price before starting any work.

We aim to be on-site as quickly as possible, often within the hour in St. Catharines and the surrounding communities. We’ll let you know when we speak over the phone that way you can decide if our ETA timing works for you.

It depends on the situation. Call us first and tell us what’s happening and we can advise you based on the situation.

In most cases, yes. Our plumbers arrive with the tools and parts needed to handle most emergency plumbing repairs in one visit.

Absolutely. We provide emergency plumbing for homes, apartments, retail spaces, restaurants, offices, and other commercial properties across St. Catharines.

Solve Your Niagara Region Plumbing Emergency

Call Flow State, your local Niagara Region plumbing company and we’ll fix your plumbing or drain emergency, fast!

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