What counts as a plumbing emergency?

A burst or leaking pipe, an overflowing or backing-up sewer, no water to the home, a gas smell, or a water heater leak that threatens to flood all count as emergencies. If water is actively damaging your home or you have lost a basic utility, call us right away rather than waiting until morning.

Are you really available 24/7?

Yes. We answer emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. A real person picks up, helps you stop the immediate damage over the phone, and dispatches a plumber with a realistic arrival time.

What should I do first in a plumbing emergency?

For most water emergencies, shut off the main water valve to the home to stop the flow, then call us. For a gas smell, leave the house first and call from outside. We will walk you through the right immediate steps when you call so you limit the damage.

How fast can you get here?

Because our crew is based on the Central Coast, response times are short for most of our service area. When you call, the office gives you an honest arrival window based on where you are and what is already on the schedule, rather than a vague promise.

Does emergency service cost more?

After-hours and emergency calls can carry a higher rate than scheduled daytime work, which is normal in the trade. We are upfront about it and quote the price before we begin, so even in an emergency there are no surprises on the bill.

24/7 Emergency Response

24/7 Emergency Plumber in Santa Maria

When a pipe bursts, a sewer backs up, or a water heater starts leaking, you need help fast. We respond to emergency plumbing calls throughout the Central Coast and work quickly to help prevent further damage to your home.

When It Can't Wait

The Help You Need Without the Guesswork

Plumbing emergencies are stressful enough. Our goal is to make the process simple, with honest recommendations, upfront pricing, and quality workmanship.

Fast response when plumbing problems can’t wait
Upfront pricing before work begins
Repairs completed by experienced plumbers

A Real Person, Day or Night

When you call, you’ll speak with a real person who can help assess the situation, explain your options, and provide a realistic arrival window.

Fast Local Response

Based on the Central Coast, our team is positioned to respond quickly when plumbing emergencies can’t wait.

Know the Cost Before We Start

We provide written pricing before work begins, so you can make an informed decision without surprises.

Experienced Problem Solving

We take the time to identify the issue, explain our findings, and recommend the most effective solution for your plumbing system.

Calm Help When You Need It Most

An emergency feels chaotic, so our job is to bring order to it. Here is what happens from the moment you call.

Call and Stabilize

A real person answers and walks you through shutting off water or gas to stop the immediate damage.

We Head Your Way

We dispatch a plumber and give you an honest arrival window based on where you are.

Diagnose and Fix

We find the cause, quote the price before we start, and make the repair on the spot when we can.

Confirm and Advise

We test the repair, check for related damage, and tell you what to watch for next.

Areas We Service

Serving Santa Maria and the Central Coast

We cover Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties from Santa Maria up to Morro Bay and across the Santa Ynez Valley. If your city is on the map, our crew is on the way.

Santa Maria

Orcutt

Nipomo

Arroyo Grande

Grover Beach

Pismo Beach

Avila Beach

San Luis Obispo

Morro Bay

Solvang

Buellton

Santa Ynez

Los Olivos

Lompoc

Flexible Payment Options

Big Repair? Split It Into Monthly Payments

Ask about pay-over-time financing through WiseTack. Break larger repairs and installations into predictable monthly payments, and checking your options won't affect your credit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions Central Coast homeowners ask us most when plumbing goes wrong after hours.

A burst pipe, active water leak, sewer backup, overflowing toilet, loss of water service, gas odor, or a leaking water heater can all be considered plumbing emergencies. If water is actively damaging your home or creating a safety concern, call us right away rather than waiting until morning.

Yes. We answer emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. When you call, we’ll help assess the situation, explain the next steps, and provide a realistic arrival window based on the emergency and your location.

If water is actively leaking or causing damage, shut off the water supply to the affected fixture or your home’s main water shut-off valve if you can do so safely. If you smell gas, leave the area and contact your gas utility or 911 from a safe location. After the immediate safety concerns have been addressed, give us a call and we’ll help with any plumbing or gas line repairs that may be needed.

Response times vary based on your location, traffic, weather, and current call volume. When you call, we’ll give you an honest arrival window based on our schedule and keep you updated if anything changes. Our goal is to get there as quickly as possible without making promises we can’t keep.

We provide upfront pricing before any work begins. You’ll know the cost before we start, and we won’t proceed without your approval. No surprises, no guessing, and no unexpected charges at the end of the job.

Testimonials

What Central Coast Neighbors Say

Real stories from homeowners who needed a plumber they could count on, and got a crew that treated their home like it mattered.

“Tito came in to detect a leak that couldn't be found by 2 other professionals. He worked at the mystery until he solved it, got a mold remediation company to our house within 20 minutes of calling them, and saved the sale of our house. We would recommend him for any plumbing issue. Thanks again, Tito.”

Lacy Armstrong

“Tito's Plumbing installed our dishwasher, garbage disposal, and connected our new sink. They were very efficient, professional, and on time, even a little early, and their pricing was very reasonable. Thank you so much for your great work, loving my new kitchen!”

Robin Chavez

“Our water heater died on Monday and on Tuesday we had a brand new water heater professionally installed by Tito's Plumbing. Efficient, friendly, and in about an hour we had a new one. Thanks Tito and crew.”

Pamela Griggs

“Tito's Plumbing just replaced our water heater and clothes washer stop valves and hoses. They did a great job, cleaned up the work area well, and were happy to answer all of our questions. Tito personally followed up to be sure we were satisfied. I would highly recommend them.”

Kimberley Blackie

“Tito's Plumbing has been the absolute best to deal with. They do good work, they are on time, and they charge a fair price. I would not call another plumber, I will always use Tito's Plumbing!”

Amy Kendrick

“I was having plumbing issues, called Tito's, and they were here within a very short time. Two professional, knowledgeable young men took care of the clog in minutes and answered all my questions about my septic system. Tito's is on my speed dial now. I highly recommend this company.”

Carmen Jenkins

“Tito's went above and beyond to install our high tank toilet. They are thorough, communicative, friendly, and fair. We will definitely be using and recommending Tito's Plumbing to others!”

Joshua Ostini

“We have used Tito and his crew for several issues. He is always very responsive and a great communicator. His crews show up at the time they promise and are always polite and professional. Thank you for being part of the Nipomo community!”

Moose Massey

“I had a great experience with Tito's. They were recommended by a contractor friend and they didn't disappoint. They showed up on time, were polite and kind, and fixed the issue. The price was totally fair. I will be using them again for sure.”

Brian Claverie

“Tito's was able to figure out a plumbing issue I had with a shower that 3 other plumbers could not figure out or wanted to tackle. An hour and a half after they arrived, they had figured out the issue, made the repairs, cleaned up, and were out the door. I cannot recommend Tito's highly enough!”

John Turner

Stop the Damage Before It Gets Worse

Plumbing emergencies don’t wait. Call now and we’ll help you take immediate action while we get a plumber on the way.