Find your main shutoff
It is usually near the front hose bib or in the garage. Look for the valve closest to where the water line enters the house.
Emergency Plumber in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa
Water spreading or sewage coming up? Call (949) 687-9047 now. Use the callback form only if the problem is contained.
- 24/7 emergency plumbing
- Owner-operated
- CA Lic. #1089814 (C-36)
- 10+ years local
Water moving right now? Call instead of filling out a form.
A callback form waits until someone reads it. A phone call gets you talking to Newport-Mesa Drains right away, and you can get help shutting the water off while you talk.
If water is flowing or sewage is backing up, call (949) 687-9047. The same goes for a pipe that has burst. Joseph will ask a few direct questions and give you a real timing estimate. Use the form on this page only when the water is off and the situation is stable.
Sounds like what is happening at your place? Talk it through with Joseph.
Before help arrives: shut off the water
Stopping the flow is the single most useful thing you can do while you wait.
Turn it clockwise
Turn the valve clockwise until it stops. That should slow or stop the water throughout the house.
Or close the fixture valve
If the leak is at one toilet or sink, the small valve on the supply line under or behind it may stop the water without shutting off the whole house.
Cannot find it? Stay on the phone
Call (949) 687-9047 and Joseph can help you look for the valve and decide what to do next.
Ready to get started? Call Joseph or request a callback.
Plumbing emergencies, any hour
Call when water is spreading, a line is backing up, or a fixture will not stop leaking. The first job is stopping the damage.
Burst pipes and active leaks
Water running into walls, floors, cabinets or ceilings. Joseph stops the leak first, then explains the permanent repair.
Learn more →Sewage backups
Sewage coming up through a shower or floor drain is urgent. Stop using water and call so the main line can be cleared.
Learn more →Water heater leaks
Water pooling around the tank needs attention now. Joseph helps stop the water and explains whether repair or replacement makes sense.
Learn more →Emergency drain cleaning
A sink or toilet that is overflowing, or a floor drain filling with water, needs to be cleared before the water reaches finished floors.
Learn more →Broken shutoff valves
If a valve will not close when you need it to, Joseph isolates the problem and replaces the failed valve when needed.
Pressure-split pipes
A pressure spike can split a weak section of pipe. The leak gets stopped first, and the permanent fix comes after.
See your problem here? Joseph can usually point you to the next step on the phone.
What happens when you call
Here is what to expect from the first ring to the repair.
You call
Newport-Mesa Drains is owner-operated, so you are not routed through a call center script.
A few direct questions
Joseph asks whether water is still flowing and whether sewage is involved, plus how much damage there is so far. If the water is still on, he helps you shut it off.
A real timing estimate
You get an honest estimate of when Joseph can be there. Same-day help is often available.
Stop the damage, then plan the fix
The leak or backup gets stabilized first. Then Joseph explains the permanent repair, and pricing is explained before work starts.
Ready to get started? Call Joseph or request a callback.
What to do while you wait
A few steps can keep a bad situation from getting worse.
Joseph RussellOwner and lead technicianCA Lic. #1089814 (C-36 Plumbing) ↗
- Shut off the main water valve if water is still flowing
- Stop flushing toilets and running water if sewage is backing up
- Keep children and pets away from sewage and standing water
- Stay clear of water near outlets or electrical equipment
- Move valuables out of wet areas if you can do it safely
- If you smell gas, leave the home first and call SoCalGas or 911 from outside
Have a question before you book? Call and ask Joseph directly.
Emergency customers in their own words
From the Newport-Mesa Drains Google reviews.
★★★★★
Emergency main drain block cleared
Colin Cody-Waters says Joseph cleared an emergency block in the main drain line and that the household was glad to have working plumbing again.
“Joseph was personable, knowledgeable, skilled, and prompt as he cleared out an emergency block on our main drain line.”
Colin Cody-WatersGoogle review · April 2024Read the original review ↗
★★★★★
A late-night call answered
Chad Michael says Joseph came over late at night and fixed an issue that could have become an enormous problem. Chad also says Joseph took the time to explain everything he was doing.
“the owner Joseph dropped what he was doing late at night and rushed over to my home”
Chad MichaelGoogle review · April 2026Read the original review ↗
Public Google reviews, quoted exactly. Summaries reflect what each customer wrote. Dates are review dates, not service dates. Rating snapshot: 5.0 from 113 reviews, September 5, 2026.
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Emergency plumbing across coastal Orange County
Emergency plumbing is available 24/7 from the Costa Mesa base.
Newport Beach ↗
For a burst supply line or an overflowing toilet in Newport Beach, shut off the water and call. Joseph will give you a real timing estimate on the phone.
Costa Mesa ↗
Costa Mesa is home base. Same-day help is often available for active leaks and drain backups, and a phone call is the quickest way to find out.
Huntington Beach ↗
Sewage coming up through a shower or floor drain is an emergency. Stop running water and call before using any fixture again.
Fountain Valley ↗
A water heater leaking onto the garage floor or a valve that will not close is worth a call any hour. Close the supply valve if you can reach it safely.
Don’t see your neighborhood? Call and ask.
Emergency plumbing questions
Still have a question?
Call Joseph and describe what you are seeing. He will tell you what he thinks is going on.
Call (949) 687-9047Or request a callback →How fast can you get here?
Call for a real timing estimate. Same-day help is often available, and Joseph will tell you honestly on the phone when he can be there.
Do you charge more for after-hours calls?
Ask when you call. Pricing is explained before work starts, so you know the cost before you approve anything.
How much does an emergency plumber cost?
It depends on the problem and how hard it is to reach, plus the parts and the work needed to stop the damage. Joseph explains the price and what it covers before any work begins.
What counts as a plumbing emergency?
Active leaks and burst pipes count. So do sewage backups, overflowing fixtures, failed shutoff valves and a water heater leaking onto the floor. If water is spreading or sewage is involved, call now.
Can you fix a burst pipe tonight?
In many cases, yes. The first goal is to stop the leak and stabilize the home. If a permanent repair needs parts or follow-up work, Joseph will explain the safest next step before leaving.
Should I call or use the callback form?
Call (949) 687-9047 any time water is moving or sewage is backing up. The form is for problems that are already contained.
Do you handle sewage backups?
Yes. Joseph handles sewage backups and main line clogs. Stop using water in the home until the line is checked.
Plumbing emergency? Call now.
If water is active or sewage is backing up, call (949) 687-9047. If the situation is stable, request a callback and Joseph will follow up.