Burst Pipes or Flooding You’re brushing your teeth or doing laundry, and suddenly, water’s everywhere. Not a drip. A flood. If a pipe bursts, it can dump gallons of water in no time. Floors? Soaked. Ceilings? Ruined. What causes it? Cold snaps, old plumbing, or pressure spikes. Hear hissing or see water spraying? That’s your sign. Shut off your water main. Then call someone who knows what they’re doing. Backed-Up Sewer Line One slow drain? Annoying. Every toilet gurgling? Something’s wrong. If water backs up into your tub, sinks, or yard, and smells like a porta potty on a bad day, you’re probably dealing with a main sewer line issue. Wastewater flowing the wrong way isn’t just gross. It’s dangerous. Call an emergency plumber who’s seen it all. We have. No Hot Water A water heater breakdown always seems to happen when you need it most. If yours stops working altogether, or starts leaking, rumbling, or smelling off. It could be a gas leak or internal damage. Either way, don’t wait it out. You don’t want to be standing in a freezing shower while a busted heater fills your garage with steam or worse. Overflowing Toilet or Major Drain Clogs It starts as a clog. Next thing you know, the toilet’s spilling over, and there’s water pooling at your feet. Tried the plunger? Didn’t work? Tried the chemicals? They might be making things worse. Some backups need professional tools. If it’s affecting more than one drain or won’t stop, it’s time to bring in a plumber who’s ready for anything. Gas Leaks and Water Heater Smells In Livermore homes with gas water heaters or appliances, that rotten egg smell is no joke. It usually means there’s a gas leak. Leave the house. Seriously. Then call a professional. Not every plumber is licensed for gas line repair, but Otter Squad is. We’ll make sure your home’s safe before anyone steps back inside. Sudden Drop in Water Pressure When your shower goes from full blast to sad drizzle, and every faucet follows suit, there’s probably a bigger issue like a busted water main or a leak you can’t see. Low pressure might seem like a small thing, but it often means water is escaping somewhere it shouldn’t. Left alone, it can cause major structural damage. From Bad to Worse? That’s When You Call Otter Squad Plumbing issues don’t wait for office hours, and neither do we. Otter Squad handles everything from burst pipes to scary sewer problems, and we don’t panic under pressure. If you’re looking at a mess and wondering who to call, we’re already on it.