Emergency Plumber in Star, ID for Leaks, Backups, and No Hot Water
When water is on the floor at 2 a.m., you need an emergency plumber who picks up the phone. Our line at (208) 679-8357 is open 24/7, and the dispatcher will tell you what to shut off while a plumber gets lined up.
We work out of 10166 W State St in Star and serve Star, Middleton, and Eagle. We handle drains, leaks, water heaters, sewer lines, and fixtures. Same-day appointments are available when the schedule allows, and you hear a clear price before any work starts.
- Open 24/7
- Licensed and insured
- Clear price before work starts
How we work
Water running where it should not be? Call first, then follow these steps.
Burst pipe: shut off the main valve and open a faucet to drain the line. Backup: stop using every drain and toilet. No hot water: turn off the heater's power or gas control and leave the tank alone. Smell gas? Leave the building and call 911 or the gas utility before you call us.
Plumbing services for Star homes and small businesses
Most calls fall into three groups: a stopped drain, a leak, or a water heater that has quit. Those come first below, with everything else grouped under them.
Clogged and backed-up drains
A slow sink is a nuisance. Sewage in the tub or water rising in a floor drain is an emergency. Our plumbers clear lines with cable machines and check the pipe with a camera when a clog keeps coming back.
No hot water, or a tank that leaks
A tank that is cold, noisy, or weeping at the base needs a look soon. We tell you whether a repair makes sense or whether the tank has reached the point where replacement is the better use of your money.
Hidden and active water leaks
A water bill that climbs or a meter that keeps moving with everything off usually means water is escaping somewhere you cannot see. We locate the leak first so we open as little wall or floor as possible.
More drain and sewer work
Hydro jetting
Grease and roots that a cable only pokes through get scoured off the pipe wall. See hydro jetting for repeat clogs.
Sewer line cleaning
A main line that backs up at the lowest drain needs a longer reach. Our sewer line cleaning page explains the process.
Sewer inspection
A camera shows what is inside the pipe before you buy a house or dig anything. Ask about a sewer camera inspection.
Sewer line repair
Cracked, offset, or root-invaded pipe gets fixed at the break. Read about sewer line repair and when digging is needed.
Water heaters
Replacement
When a tank is leaking from the shell, water heater replacement is usually the answer.
New installation
Adding or relocating a unit takes planning. See water heater installation for what the job involves.
Tankless
A wall-mounted unit heats water on demand. Our tankless water heater page covers the tradeoffs.
Pipes, supply lines, and water quality
Burst pipes
A split pipe floods a house quickly. Burst pipe repair starts with stopping the water.
Water service line
The pipe from the street to your house can leak underground. See water service line repair.
Repiping
Pinhole leaks that keep returning may point to worn supply pipes. Read about whole-house repiping before patching again.
Water softener and filtration
Scale on fixtures and cloudy water start with a test. Our page on softener and filtration systems explains the options.
Sump pumps
A pump that fails during a storm leaves a basement or crawlspace wet. See sump pump installation and repair.
Fixtures, installs, and commercial
Toilets
A toilet that runs, rocks, or clogs often needs a small part, not a new one. See toilet repair.
Faucets
Drips waste water and wear out the fixture. Our faucet repair page covers cartridges and seats.
Garbage disposals
A humming or jammed unit can often be freed or swapped. See garbage disposal repair.
New fixtures and lines
Remodels and added bathrooms need rough-in and permit work. See plumbing installation for how we handle them.
Commercial
Shops, offices, and restaurants cannot wait on a shutdown. Read about commercial plumbing service.
What you can count on when you call
Open 24/7
Pipes do not wait for business hours, so our emergency plumber line does not either. Nights, weekends, and holidays all reach a person.
Licensed and insured
Our plumbers are licensed and insured. You can also check any plumber through the Idaho DOPL license search.
Price before work
You hear the number before we start. If we find something else once the wall is open, we stop and explain it first.
Same-day when available
We book same-day appointments when the schedule has room, and the dispatcher is honest when it does not.
Call (208) 679-8357. The line is open 24/7, and the dispatcher will walk you through the first steps.
What happens when you call
You call (208) 679-8357
A person answers. We take no forms and no online bookings, so the phone is the whole process.
We ask what you see
Where the water is, what has stopped working, and whether anyone smells gas. Your answers decide how fast we move.
You get first steps
The dispatcher tells you which valve or breaker to deal with so the damage stops growing while you wait.
A plumber visits and quotes
Once the plumber finds the cause, you hear a clear price before any work starts. You decide, then we begin.
What counts as a plumbing emergency
Not every plumbing problem needs a midnight call. Some do, because the damage grows by the hour. If you are unsure, call and describe it, and the dispatcher will say whether it can wait.
| What you see | How urgent | First step |
|---|---|---|
| Water spraying or pooling from a pipe | Call now | Shut off the main valve, then call |
| Sewage or gray water coming up a drain | Call now | Stop using all water in the house |
| No hot water, tank dry to the touch | Same-day visit | Check the breaker or pilot, then call |
| Water heater leaking from the tank | Call now | Cut power or gas to the heater and close its cold supply |
| Gas smell near a heater or stove | Leave first | Get out, call 911 or the gas utility, then call us |
| Dripping faucet or running toilet | Schedule it | Mention it when you call, no rush |
A burst line is the clearest example. Our burst pipe work begins the same way every time: stop the flow, then fix the pipe. A leaking tank follows close behind, which is why water heater problems get priority on the dispatch line.
Star, Middleton, and Eagle
Our address is 10166 W State St, ZIP 83669. State Highway 44, which is State Street through town, runs from Star to both neighbors, so a plumber heading to Middleton goes west and one heading to Eagle goes east on the same road.
Star, ZIP 83669
Our home base. Homes near Star Riverwalk Park, Stargazer, Trapper Ridge, Canvasback, and Fountain Park are all in our normal service area.
Middleton, ZIP 83644
About six miles west on SH-44. See our page for an emergency plumber in Middleton.
Eagle, ZIP 83616
About seven road miles east on SH-44. See our page for an emergency plumber in Eagle.
People in Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell sometimes call too. Those towns have no pages here, so ask the dispatcher whether we can reach your address. For a sewer backup, it helps to know who serves you: Star homes are usually on the Star Sewer and Water District, and Star City Hall at 10769 W State Street is the place to ask about permits.
A fast-growing town with a lot of new plumbing
Star was re-established as a city in 1997, and its population roughly doubled between 2010 and 2020, the fastest growth in Ada County. For a homeowner that means two kinds of jobs: newer homes mostly need fixture, water heater, and drain work, while older lots near the historic center are where a sewer camera is worth running before you assume anything about the pipe.
Source type: city and county records
How we price a plumbing job
A plumber looks first, then tells you the price, and work begins only after you say yes. These are the things that move it.
- What is actually wrongA worn washer and a split pipe behind a wall are very different jobs, even when both show up as a drip.
- How hard it is to reachOpen basement pipe is quick. Pipe inside a finished wall or under a slab takes more time and more repair work afterward.
- Parts and materialsFixture, valve, and pipe choices change the total. We explain the options so you choose what fits.
- Permits and inspectionsSome work needs a permit. Idaho DOPL requires one for plumbing work, and we tell you up front if your job is covered.
- Time of dayA night or weekend call-out can be priced differently from a weekday visit, and we say so before you agree.
Homeowner policies often cover sudden water damage but not wear and tear, so ask your insurer before you decide. For your real number, call (208) 679-8357.
Questions Star homeowners ask us
Yes. Our dispatch line is open 24/7, including holidays. Call (208) 679-8357, describe what is happening, and we will tell you what to shut off while we arrange a visit. You get a clear price before work starts.
Same-day appointments are available when the schedule allows, and emergencies go to the front of the line. We do not promise a specific arrival time, because traffic and the job before yours change it. The dispatcher will tell you honestly what to expect.
For a leak, shut off the main water valve. For a backup, stop using all water. For a leaking water heater, turn off its power or gas. If you smell gas, leave and call 911 or the gas utility first.
We serve Star (83669), Middleton (83644), and Eagle (83616). We also get calls from Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell. Call and give your address, and the dispatcher will tell you whether we can reach it.
Our plumbers are licensed and insured. You can verify any plumber in Idaho through the DOPL Plumbing Board license search, or by calling (208) 334-3233. It takes a minute and is worth doing before anyone starts work.
Idaho DOPL requires a permit when plumbing work is performed. Homeowners may pull one only for plumbing on their own residence, and inspections cover ground work, rough-in, and final. Ask us and we will explain what your job needs. Idaho adopts the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as its State Plumbing Code.
Plumbing trouble in Star, Middleton, or Eagle?
Call (208) 679-8357 any hour. A real person answers, and you hear the price before work begins. Our emergency plumber team covers all three towns.
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