Burst pipes, leaks & no hot water · Vernon
24/7 emergency plumber in Vernon
Water where it shouldn't be, anywhere from Okanagan Landing to East Hill? We are open 24/7 for emergencies, and we help you get the water off before we make the drive up from north Kelowna.
Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting · owner-operated · last updated
Gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC (LGA0212697)
Quick answer
Need an emergency plumber in Vernon? Call Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting at (250) 859-3548; we're open 24/7 for emergencies. We repair burst and frozen pipes, leaks and failed water heaters, and because Vernon is a longer drive from our base, you get a realistic arrival time when you call.
Vernon winters are colder than Kelowna's: the BC Building Code designs heating here for −20°C, against −17°C in Kelowna. When a cold snap goes past that, the pipes that split are usually in crawlspaces, attached garages and outside walls, or feed a hose bib that was left connected.
A large share of Vernon's homes were built before 1981 (2021 census). In a house that age the main shut-off often hasn't been turned in years and may not close when you need it, so it is worth finding it and testing it before an emergency rather than during one.
When we talk, we tell you honestly when we can be there, talk you through what to shut off, and give you the price for the repair before we start.
Emergency plumber in Vernon
Split and frozen lines
We thaw what can be saved, replace what split, and show you which runs are exposed to the cold.
Active leaks
Supply lines, fittings, valves and tanks traced to where the water is really coming from, then repaired.
Water heater failures
A tank leaking at the base or a heater that has stopped making hot water, gas or electric, repaired or replaced.
Main shut-off replacement
An old main valve that will not close swapped for one that does.
Before we get there
Frozen or burst pipe: what to do first
If a pipe has burst, shut off your main water valve first, then call Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting at (250) 859-3548; we're open 24/7. If a pipe is frozen but hasn't burst, open the nearest tap slightly and apply gentle heat, and call us if it doesn't clear.
Read the guideLicence and how we work
Gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC (LGA0212697).
- Owner-operated. The owner quotes every job and is on site for the work.
- A fair, upfront price first. You get the price before any work starts, so you can say yes or no before you are committed.
- Gas work under permit. We pull the permit on gas work, and we can put the permit number and our licence number on your invoice.
- Honest repair-or-replace advice. We assess the job first and explain your options in plain language. If a repair makes more sense than a new unit, that's what we'll tell you.
If you smell gas, leave right away and call FortisBC's 24-hour emergency line at 1-800-663-9911 (or your propane supplier) or 911 from outside. Then call us for the repair.
About usReviews
What customers say
5.0 on Google from 57 reviews
“Dylan was able to accommodate an urgent request from us. He showed up on time, was professional and was lovely to deal with. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again!”
“We’ve had APG out for two different emergency water leaks at our 50 year old house. …”
“Dylan Anderson was friendly and provided quick service. He was knowledgeable. He helped us on such short notice. We would recommend him.”
Questions, answered
How long will it take you to reach Vernon?
That depends on where in Vernon you are and what we are already working on, since we drive up from north Kelowna. You get a straight answer on the phone rather than a guess.
Where is my main water shut-off?
In most Vernon houses it is where the water line comes in: a basement wall, a crawlspace or a utility room, often near the water heater. Close it fully. If it won't turn, leave it rather than forcing it, and tell us when you call.
How do I keep pipes from freezing in a Vernon cold snap?
Unhook garden hoses and drain outside taps before winter, keep the heat on in rooms with plumbing on outside walls, open the cabinet doors under those sinks, and keep crawlspace vents and garage doors closed on the coldest nights.
I smell gas. What do I do?
If you smell gas, leave right away and call FortisBC's 24-hour emergency line at 1-800-663-9911 (or your propane supplier) or 911 from outside. Then call us for the repair.
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Get an honest answer and a fair, upfront price
We are open 24/7 and tell you honestly when we can be there. You get the price before any work starts.