Is a dripping ceiling an emergency?

If it's growing or near light fixtures, yes. Shut the water off and keep power away from the wet area.

Where is my main shut-off?

Usually in the meter box near the street, and often at the house too; see finding your main water shut-off .

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When water is pouring through a ceiling or sewage is rising in a tub, the job can't wait for a weekday appointment. A few minutes of the right steps before the plumber arrives can save floors, walls and furniture.

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Close the main valve

Most Shreveport homes have a curb valve in the meter box and many have a second valve where the line enters the house. Turn it clockwise until it stops.

Crawl space leaks

In a pier-and-beam house a broken line can run under the floor for hours before anyone hears it. A wet smell or soft floor is a reason to look underneath.

Water heater failures

If the tank is leaking, close the cold valve on top and turn the gas valve to off or switch off the breaker before you call.

Sewer backups

Stop flushing and running water. A backup in the lowest drain usually means the main line is blocked; see sewer line repair.

Gas smell

Get everyone outside first and call the gas company from the yard. Gas line repairs come after the utility has made the area safe.

Electrical risk

Stay away from outlets, power strips and appliances that are wet, and switch off the breaker to a flooded room if you can reach it safely.

Limit the damage

Move rugs and furniture, mop what you can and take photos and short videos for the insurance claim before cleanup starts.

After storms and freezes

A hard freeze or a big spring storm sends calls up across Caddo and Bossier at once. Having the water shut off buys you time if plumbers are stretched.

Request a plumber

Tell us where the water is coming from and whether the main is off. Send a request and a licensed plumber will get in touch.

Frequently asked questions

Is a dripping ceiling an emergency?: If it's growing or near light fixtures, yes. Shut the water off and keep power away from the wet area.
Where is my main shut-off?: Usually in the meter box near the street, and often at the house too; see <a href="/guides/finding-your-main-water-shut-off">finding your main water shut-off</a>.

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