It’s 8:30pm on a Friday and your laundry’s turning into a swimming pool.
You’ve turned off the washing machine — but the water won’t stop.
I’ve had that call hundreds of times, and I know exactly how stressful it is.
The good news? You can take simple, safe steps right now to limit damage before your plumber arrives.
Here’s what to do — straight from an emergency plumber who’s seen it all across Holland Park and Brisbane’s Southside.
Find your main water shut-off valve.
It’s usually:
Turn it clockwise until it stops. This cuts off water to the entire house — the fastest way to stop flooding.
If the leak is from an appliance (like a washing machine or toilet), you can also turn off the small isolation valve behind it for a quick fix. Learn more
Safety first.
If water has reached power outlets, lights, or your hot water system, turn off power at the main switchboard before touching anything.
If you’re unsure — stay clear and wait for help.
Use towels, buckets, or mops to stop water from spreading further.
If you have a wet/dry vacuum, use it to remove water from floors and carpets quickly.
The sooner you dry the area, the less likely you’ll face mould, swollen cabinetry, or floor damage later.
If flooding is severe, open doors and windows to ventilate and lower humidity.
Common emergency causes include:
If you can safely spot the source, it helps us prepare the right tools and parts before we arrive.
You can also snap a quick photo — it saves time during our first call. Learn more
Once the situation is safe, call a licensed plumber who offers after-hours emergency service.
When you ring CK Plumbing, you won’t reach a call centre — you’ll talk directly to a plumber who can:
Keep our number handy:
📞 0432 420 145 — we’re available 24/7 across Holland Park, Mount Gravatt, Coorparoo, Carina, Tarragindi, and nearby suburbs.
I get it — you want to stop the water, fast.
But makeshift “fixes” like tape, glue, or cheap connectors usually fail — and can cause more flooding or void your insurance.
Instead:
We’ll handle the repair safely and issue compliance paperwork if required.
Here’s what we get called out for most often across Brisbane:
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If any of these happen, don’t panic — we handle emergencies daily, and we’ll guide you calmly through it.
The best emergency is the one that never happens.
A few preventive checks each year can save a lot of stress:
If you’d like, we can add your home to our maintenance reminder list so nothing slips through the cracks.
We’ve seen it all — and fixed it all — from leaking toilets at 2am to flooded basements after summer storms.
Turn off your main water supply immediately, then electricity if water is near power sources.
We can usually arrive within 30–60 minutes across Brisbane’s Southside, depending on location and conditions.
Most home insurance policies cover sudden water damage — but not pre-existing leaks. Keep invoices for claim documentation.
Yes — an after-hours emergency rate applies, but we always provide clear pricing before dispatching.
CK Plumbing provides 24/7 emergency service — quick response, upfront pricing, and calm, professional help when you need it most.
CK Plumbing explains what to do in a plumbing emergency — from shutting off your water to calling a licensed plumber. 24/7 emergency service across Brisbane’s Southside.
