Emergency plumber in Mississippi
Mississippi plumbing deals with heat, humidity, heavy rain, hurricanes on the Gulf Coast and older cast-iron systems in Jackson and other cities.
Coverage in Mississippi
Covered ZIP codes
141
Cities and towns
123
Most-covered
Jackson, Biloxi, Gulfport
What to do before the plumber arrives
- Close the main water shutoff, or the fixture's own valve if the leak is at one fixture.
- Keep away from water near outlets or panels; switch off power at the breaker only if you can reach it from a dry floor.
- If sewage is backing up, stop using every sink, toilet and appliance.
- Smell gas? Leave the building first, then call 911 and your gas utility from outside.
Step by step: what to do when a pipe bursts and finding your main water shutoff.
When plumbing emergencies happen in Mississippi
Mississippi has hot, humid summers, mild winters with occasional hard freezes and ice in the north, and heavy rain year-round. The Gulf Coast faces hurricanes and storm surge.
- Hurricane season
- Storm surge and flooding on the coast affect sewer systems, septic tanks and slab homes.
- Winter freezes
- Occasional hard freezes, especially in the north, catch exposed pipes in homes built for mild winters.
Emergency risks specific to Mississippi
Burst pipes in rare freezes
When: Occasional hard freezes. What fails: Exposed pipes not built for cold split. What to do: Insulate exposed pipes and drip faucets during hard freezes.
Sewer backups
When: Heavy rain on older systems. What fails: Overloaded sewers back up into homes. What to do: Ask about a backwater valve if your home sits low.
Jackson, Meridian and Vicksburg have many older homes with iron waste piping that scales and cracks with age, and much of rural Mississippi relies on septic systems. Coastal homes are often elevated or on slabs.
How an emergency call works
SteadWell is a free referral service, not a plumbing company. Calls to (833) 753-0180 are routed to independent, licensed plumbers who serve the caller's ZIP code; our coverage list includes 141 ZIP codes in Mississippi. If no participating plumber serves your ZIP, you're told so. The plumber sets the price and arrival time; no arrival time is guaranteed.
The Mississippi State Board of Contractors licenses residential and commercial contractors with plumbing classifications for jobs above set contract values, and there is no statewide license for individual plumbers. Many cities, including Gulfport and Ocean Springs, issue their own plumber licenses.
Emergency plumbing in Mississippi: questions
Does Mississippi license individual plumbers?
Not statewide. The State Board of Contractors licenses contractors for larger jobs, and many cities license plumbers locally.
How do I protect pipes during a rare freeze?
Insulate exposed pipes, disconnect hoses and let faucets on exterior walls drip overnight.
How do I check an emergency plumber's license in Mississippi?
The Mississippi State Board of Contractors licenses residential and commercial contractors with plumbing classifications for jobs above set contract values, and there is no statewide license for individual plumbers. Many cities, including Gulfport and Ocean Springs, issue their own plumber licenses.
What does an emergency plumber cost?
National cost guides put emergency labor around $125 an hour on average, with trip fees commonly $100 to $350 and night, weekend or holiday rates 1.5 to 3 times normal. Ask for the price before work starts.