Your 24/7 emergency plumber in Johnstown, Colorado
An emergency plumber in Johnstown, CO is a licensed plumber who answers when a pipe bursts, a drain backs up or a water heater fails, whatever the hour. Johnstown 24/7 Plumbing runs a single phone line at (970) 708-6013 that is answered around the clock, so a call at 3 a.m. gets the same attention as one at noon.
There are no forms to fill out and no booking portal to wait on. You call, say what is happening, and the dispatcher tells you what to do while a plumber is on the way. Same-day appointments are available when the schedule allows, and the price is explained before any work starts.
The business is based at 4884 Larimer Pkwy in Johnstown and dispatches across northern Weld and Larimer counties. That includes Milliken, Berthoud, Mead and Greeley, plus the smaller places in between.
Plumbing services in Johnstown, CO
Eight of the most common calls are below. Pages marked emergency-ready cover problems that usually cannot wait, and the full list of 21 services is on the services page.
Drain Cleaning
Clogged sinks, tubs, floor drains and slow lines cleared with cables and cameras.
View service →Emergency-readyWater Heater Repair
No hot water, leaks, pilot and element faults on tank and tankless units.
View service →Emergency-readyBurst Pipe Repair
Burst and frozen pipes stopped fast, then repaired.
View service →Emergency-readyLeak Detection
Meter running, high bills, wet ceilings and hidden slab or buried line leaks.
View service →Emergency-readySewer Line Cleaning
Main line backups cleared and the line left flowing.
View service →Emergency-readyToilet Repair & Installation
Running, leaking and clogged toilets fixed, plus new toilet installs.
View service →Emergency-readyWater Heater Replacement
A failed or leaking tank swapped for a correctly sized new unit.
View service →Emergency-readySump Pump Installation & Repair
Failed pumps replaced and new pits and pumps installed.
View service →First steps in a plumbing emergency
What you do in the first five minutes decides how much damage you end up with. Match your situation below, then call the 24/7 line.
- Water is running and will not stop. Shut off the main water valve where the line enters the house. If you cannot find it, turn off the valve at the water heater and call.
- Sewage or wastewater is coming up through a drain. Stop using every sink, tub, toilet and the washing machine. Keep children and pets out of the wet area.
- There is water near outlets, the panel or an appliance. Turn off power to that area at the breaker only if you can reach it without standing in water. Otherwise stay back.
- You smell gas. Leave the building right away and call the gas utility or 911 from outside. Do not look for the source and do not call a plumber first.
- A pipe froze and nothing is flowing. Leave the faucet open, keep the heat on, and call before you try to thaw anything with a flame or torch.
Which problem do you have? Match it to the right service
Most calls start with a symptom instead of a service name. This table matches common symptoms to the page that explains the fix.
| What you notice. | What it usually means. | Where to look. |
|---|---|---|
| No hot water, or a puddle under the tank. | Failed element, burner, thermostat or a leaking tank. | Water heater repair or replacement. |
| Water backing up in a tub or floor drain. | Main line blockage. | Drain cleaning or sewer line cleaning. |
| Water meter spinning with everything off. | Leak between the meter and the house. | Leak detection. |
| A pipe split or sprayed water. | Burst or frozen pipe. | Burst pipe repair. |
| Wet spot in the yard, green patch over the line. | Failed water service line. | Water line repair. |
| Toilet runs, rocks or will not stop overflowing. | Worn fill valve, flange or clog. | Toilet repair. |
If you are not sure which row fits, call and describe what you see. The dispatcher will point you to the right fix.
Not sure it counts as an emergency? If water is moving where it should not, call. The 24/7 line is the right place to ask.
Call (970) 708-6013What Johnstown homes ask of a plumber
Johnstown was platted in 1902 along Parish Avenue and sits just west of the point where the Big Thompson and Little Thompson rivers meet. The oldest houses around Downtown Johnstown were built long before modern plumbing codes, so galvanized supply pipe and aging sewer lines are worth watching in the older blocks.
Most of the town is far newer. Johnstown counted 9,887 residents in 2010, 17,303 in the 2020 census and an estimated 22,433 more recently, and subdivisions such as Thompson River Ranch, Pioneer Ridge, Carlson Farms and Rolling Hills Ranch fill the growth. Those homes bring a different set of calls, mostly water heaters, fixtures and the first signs of builder-grade parts wearing out.
The town's position along Interstate 25 and U.S. Route 34 also matters when a plumber is coming. Johnson's Corner, the truck stop near the I-25 and US-34 interchange, is a familiar landmark for drivers, and it makes directions easy when you are describing where the house is.
What happens after you call
There is no form and no portal. Here is the sequence from the first ring to the finished job.
You describe the problem.
Say what you see, where it is and whether water is still running. Photos help later, but the call comes first.
You get safety steps.
The dispatcher tells you what to shut off or avoid while the plumber is on the way.
The plumber assesses.
The plumber finds the cause and explains the repair options before starting.
You approve the price.
A clear price comes before work starts, so there are no surprises after.
Nearby towns we dispatch to
Four neighboring towns have their own pages. Dispatch also reaches Elwell, Timnath, Evans, Platteville, Frederick, Dacono and Loveland for urgent calls.
Milliken, CO
Weld County town just east of Johnstown with an old railroad-era core and newer neighborhoods around it.
Emergency plumber in Milliken →Berthoud, CO
Larimer and Weld County town southwest of Johnstown with a railroad-era downtown on the bluff and newer homes around it.
Emergency plumber in Berthoud →Mead, CO
Fast-growing Weld County town south of Johnstown, close to the I-25 corridor and the Frederick and Dacono area.
Emergency plumber in Mead →Greeley, CO
Weld County seat and the largest city near Johnstown, with an old Union Colony core, a university and big employers.
Emergency plumber in Greeley →How to check any plumber's license
Plumbers in Colorado are licensed through the state. You can confirm any plumber, ours or anyone else's, on the Colorado DORA license lookup, and the Colorado State Plumbing Board explains the license types.
Permit rules vary by job and by town, so ask the Town of Johnstown building department whether your project needs one. A plumber who is licensed and insured will know the answer for most common repairs.
Emergency plumber questions
Yes. The line at (970) 708-6013 is open 24/7, including overnight, weekends and holidays. Call and describe what is happening, and the dispatcher will give you safety steps and arrange a plumber.
Water you cannot shut off, sewage backing up, a burst or frozen pipe, no water at all, a failed water heater leaking onto the floor and any gas smell. A slow drain or a dripping faucet can usually wait for a scheduled visit.
Shut off the main water valve for any active leak, stop using drains for a backup, and keep power away from standing water. For a gas smell, leave the building and call the gas utility or 911 first.
Same-day appointments are available when the schedule allows. For emergencies, call the 24/7 line immediately and say it is urgent.
The plumber explains the cost and the repair options before starting, so you approve a clear price before work begins. Tell the dispatcher if the job is for a rental and who the contact is.
Milliken, Berthoud, Mead and Greeley have their own pages. Dispatch also reaches nearby places including Elwell, Timnath, Evans, Platteville, Frederick, Dacono and Loveland for urgent calls.
Plumbing emergency in Johnstown? Call now.
The 24/7 line is open tonight, this weekend and on holidays.