24/7 Emergency Plumber in Richmond, VA

Our licensed plumbers repair burst pipes, unclog backed-up drains, stop flooding, and resolve other urgent plumbing emergencies. If you think you’re having a true plumbing emergency, don’t hesitate to call us now—we’re on call 24/7 and guarantee high-quality work and transparent upfront pricing.

Reasons To Call For Emergency Plumbing

Arriving home to find water covering the floor means you need to call a 24/7 plumbing service immediately. However, it’s not always as straightforward as a flooded floor or a burst pipe. Here are some other reasons you should get an experienced emergency plumber to your house for immediate service:

All of the drains in your house are clogged.

Clogging issues in one area of the house can be a hassle, but they’re typically easy to resolve. However, if multiple drains clog simultaneously, it signifies a more severe problem—you’re probably dealing with a major clog deeper in your plumbing. If this happens in your home, it could even be an issue outside of your house and you should call an emergency plumber as soon as possible. Robinson’s Plumbing Service has the experience to quickly locate the source of the clog and fix the problem.

Your water pressure has decreased drastically.

Weak water pressure can indicate an obstruction or plumbing leak. You’ll need to repair it quickly before it can cause significant damage to your property. Low water pressure can also result from a leak or other issue in the main water supply. Call Robinson’s Plumbing Service if you notice low water pressure in multiple areas.

You’re not getting any water.

First thing first: Make sure you paid your water bill. If that’s squared away, you’re dealing with a bigger problem. If it’s cold outside, then you may have frozen pipes. Frozen and burst water pipes are common during the colder months. The low temperatures can freeze exposed or poorly insulated piping, leading to water pipe damage.

You have a major clog you can’t get with a plunger.

You can often use a plunger to unclog your sink or toilet. However, these tools don’t always get the clog out. We strongly recommend avoiding using hazardous or destructive liquid drain cleaning products. It could be a sign of a more serious issue if you can’t seem to get a clog out. Or, perhaps it’s just a tough clog that an experienced plumber will know how to fix.

There are signs of a sewage backup.

There are many signs that signify a sewage backup including multiple drain clogs, gurgling noises, foul odors, or water backing up from one plumbing fixture to another. If you suspect that you have a sewage backup in your home, call a professional plumber, like Robinson’s Plumbing Service.

You suspect a gas leak in your home.

If you smell gas or believe that there’s a gas leak in your home, it’s best to leave your home immediately and call an experienced plumber and your gas company. Gas leaks can be extremely dangerous, so you’ll want to take action as soon as possible.

Benefits of Robinson’s Plumbing Emergency Services

  • When we say “24/7,” we mean “24/7”: Someone will answer the phone and dispatch an emergency plumber if you call during our normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Emergency calls outside regular business hours will be forwarded to a staff member. They will promptly send an emergency plumber to your location.
  • Fast Response Times: We understand that seconds count in a plumbing emergency. Our plumbers will make every reasonable effort to reach your location as quickly as possible.
  • Expert Diagnosis: We have the experience to quickly and accurately diagnose any plumbing emergency. Our technicians will straightforwardly explain the problem and outline repair options.
  • Quality Repairs: Robinson’s Plumbing provides high-quality repairs for all emergency plumbing needs. Our technicians have advanced training and the experience to solve your plumbing emergency.. We carry a large inventory of parts on our trucks to make plumbing repairs quickly.

Areas we serve

Our licensed 24hr emergency plumbing technicians deliver professional and honest services. We proudly serve residential and commercial customers throughout the greater Richmond metropolitan areas.

Flo by Moen Professional Installation

Robinson’s Plumbing Service is proud to be a Flo by Moen Professional Installer.

Flo by Moen is your go-to solution for whole-home leak protection. Powered by FloSense™ 3.0 technology, this small package packs a punch by understanding your water usage patterns and accurately identifying leaks.
It’s more than intelligent – it prevents catastrophic damage. Simply install Moen’s Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff on your home’s main water supply line and get proactive leak detection for your whole home. You can trust its responsiveness, too, and any alerts are sent to you in real-time so you can keep your home and your family safe.

Don’t hesitate to call us at (804) 376-5764 or contact us online for help with installation.

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4.8
Fast and very professional
Justin and his apprentice did a fantastic job! From diagnosis to repair, they completed work efficiently and effectively, in less than two hours. Price was very reasonable, as I thought I would be looking at a higher bill. They were on time, which allowed me to plan the rest of my day. Definitely my plumber of the future and highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review John! I've seen what some of my competitors charge for plumbing work and it is terrible. We charge fair prices and do great work. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
I needed a job to be done on short notice and Justin was able to assist. I greatly appreciate it! I’ll be using Robinson’s Plumbing again.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Victor! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Had a irrigation backflow preventer that needed to be replaced. Travis over at Robinsons did a great job replacing the unit. From the time i called Robinson to having the unit replaced was under 36 hours. I would highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Mike! Backflow preventers are critical for the safety of the water system and must be kept is good working order and certified each year. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Prompt. Clean.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Tad! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
I've used Robinson's Plumbing a number of times and they are always quick to respond, even at night during emergencies. I highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Rick! We are one of the few companies around that actually answer the phone when people call after-hours. Plumbing doesn't just break during business hours so our emergency services are available. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Michael was great and very informative.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Bernard! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
We are very grateful to have a first responder plumber arrive at our home on Friday evening of Memorial Day weekend. Although Derick needs to order a part for our DW, he made sure we have water and is expediting the part. He was polite, very professional and kind. Count us as very satisfied.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Julia! Plumbing problems always seem to happen on weekends and holidays. We stock the most common repair parts on our vans, but we do have to order some things that aren't used often. Polite, professional, and kind are great customer service descriptions. Thank you. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Derek was on time and delivered. Fast moving he immediately identified the problem, fixed it, diligently explained the issue and my payment options.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Seller! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Alfred provided great response, showing knowledge as to repairing/replacing old piping. I know with his timely response I will refer them to others.
Thanks
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Bobby! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
they Showed up right away and did it quickly
Very impressed
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Michael! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Timely, efficient and effective. Very pleased with the result.
Response from the owner:Thank you Hugh for the great review! Timely, efficient and effective are great compliments. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Robinson's Plumbing has previously done good work for us. Our technician this time was Michael and he did a great job with a good attitude and shared practical information with us.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Cliff! I'm glad we could find a simple solution to your issue and show you how to prevent it from happening again. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Justin was great and efficient! Solved our problem, and helped with a few other issues. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Michelle! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Justin was very through. He was considerate and explained everything to me
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Tammy! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Michael was so professional and personable! On time and efficient! Called back at completion describing everything he found and did so to solve the issue. Answered further questions and went above and beyond putting us in touch with the person we need for our next step! We will use Robinson again and will request Michael!!!! Thank you!!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Stephanie! I always tell people that we have the best customer service in town and I never get tired of hearing it from our customers. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Laurence came immediately and on time, repairing the Renai in about 1/2 hour. Very pleasant and competent plumber.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Ben! We fix water heaters everyday and pride ourselves on customer service. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
He knew what he was doing and I was satisfied with his work
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Bobby! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
They do great work, extremely knowledgeable, thorough, courteous and fast. Would highly recommend them. It was a big job. Highly recommend them
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Ken! A new water heater and faucets plus some shut offs and other items...that was a large job but your plumbing system should be working great now. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Derick did an excellent job! I usually don’t leave review but he deserves one. Thank you very much!👍
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Ethan! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Lawrence was the plumber that came and he did such a fantastic job. He was extremely patient and ensured that I was comfortable and confident with the work he was doing. He checked with me every step of the way and gave very helpful guidance for the best results. Thank you for your hard work and understanding!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Miye! Our plumbers go over what they find and the options available before we do the work so everyone knows what is needed to get your plumbing working again. And we quote an exact price for the repair before we do the work. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Tim showed up on time, was courteous, and solved my issue.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Jim! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
GREAT JOB DONE
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Preston! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Michael was great. He was super helpful and thoroughly explained my issue.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Tanya! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Tim and Josh were great! Diagnosed the problem and got it fixed in half an hour at a reasonable price.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Elizabeth! We provide great service at fair prices and we are able to do that because of our highly trained and experienced employees. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Lawerence was our technician and he was absolutely fantastic. The whole morning between setting up the appointment and his visit were seamless and we are so grateful.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Susan! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Excellent service and smart solution from Lawrence!

I recently had Lawrence from Robinson Plumbing come out to look at my old toilet seat, which had started chipping. He was on time, super professional, and really friendly. Instead of just replacing it with the same type of seat, Lawrence recommended switching to a plastic one for a more permanent fix to avoid future chipping. He explained the benefits clearly and had the new plastic seat installed quickly and perfectly. I really appreciated his expertise and the smart, long-term solution he provided. Highly recommend Lawrence and Robinson Plumbing!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review vamshi! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
The technician was so nice and explained the problem and fixed it for me.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Judy! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Reese was professional, he explained everything before he started the work. Which is always a bonus, so there is no hidden charges, etc. I am satisfied 😀 fully for his work and getting i
t done efficiently. Thank you!

Michael did an awesome job explaining everything before he started the job.
I am fully satisfied with his work. He also told me the cost upfront, so there are no hidden charges. I appreciated his candor.
Thank you Robinson's Plumbing!
04/24/2025.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Ashesh! We offer up front pricing for all work with weekday appointments. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Just moved into a new townhome and I had an issue with my shower head that would not stay on. I tried 3 different heads and all would fall and break off. A technician named Lawrence serviced my shower head and I have had no issues since! On the way out, I asked him if he could take a look at my dishwasher that was also having issues (Samsung could not make it out until the following week for a technician appointment) and with no hesitation, Lawrence checked it out for me and solved that problem as well. We sure got lucky with Robinson's sending Lawrence to our home! A+ employee and I will be referring all of my homeowner friends to Robinsons because of this amazing experience.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Kayla! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Michael from Robinsons Plumbing was great! He pinpointed the issue right away. Very pleasant personality.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Jennifer! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Justin arrived ahead of schedule, walked me through the replacement of our broken shower faucet, did a really fantastic job completing the installation, then talked me through the items he encountered while doing the work in easy to understand terms.

Extremely impressed with this company and their service staff!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Clint! We pride ourselves are great customer service and I love hearing that we hit the mark. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Tim was very efficient and knowledgeable. He kept us updated throughout our repairs.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Coreen! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Have worked with them for several years and never been disappointed! Have recommended to others and have heard all good things back!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Nathaniel! Your recommendation means the world to us. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Tim called to let us know he was on the way. He fixed the problem quickly after explaining the charges and everything is working again like it should. Another (our fourth) quality experience with Robinson's Plumbing Service.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Dean! Its always great to hear that we are consistently hitting the mark on high quality service. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
They are fast and very nice! I've been using Robinsons for years and they never disappoint!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Brandi! Repeat business is the best recommendation. We want customers to be customers for life. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

24/7 Emergency Plumber FAQs

What precautions should I take for a plumbing emergency?
The first step is to know where your water and gas valves are and how to use them. Immediately turning off the water or gas valves in an emergency can minimize the damage to your home. Don’t use electrical devices near water and leave the area if there is a suspected gas leak. Call Robinson’s Plumbing Service so we can send a technician to safely and efficiently repair the problem.
Do your emergency plumbers carry the necessary parts and tools with them?
Yes, our emergency plumbers have a full standard set of parts, tools, and equipment in their vehicles. This allows them to effectively diagnose issues and complete repairs without delays or going back and forth to the shop.
Do you have any tips for preventing plumbing problems?

We recommend several proactive steps, such as:

  • Routinely checking plumbing systems for leaks
  • Avoiding putting grease/fat down drains
  • Installing drain screens
  • Replacing old pipes
  • Insulating pipes

Taking preventative measures and routine plumbing inspections can help avoid many common plumbing emergencies.

When should I call an emergency plumber in Richmond, VA?

We recommend contacting our emergency service in Richmond, VA, anytime you experience a plumbing issue. Reasons to call us include:

  • Pipes burst
  • Overflowing toilets
  • Sump pump issues
  • Sewer line leaks
  • Clogged drains
  • And more

Our emergency local plumbers are available 24 hours a day to provide urgent repairs and prevent further damage. Please call us right away if you are facing a plumbing emergency.

Emergency Plumbing Services

Don’t wait until an emergency strikes – add our number to your contacts now so you can call us quickly. Our skilled technicians are on-call 24/7 to resolve any plumbing emergency. Call us anytime for prompt and professional service.

Richmond

247 Wylderose Ct.
Midlothian, VA 23113
804-794-0918