Some construction problems can wait for an estimate and a schedule. Others get worse every hour. Knowing the difference helps you make the right call quickly, especially at night or on a weekend.
DiFabio Construction Company's 24/7 emergency response covers water, sewer and structural emergencies. Here are the situations that usually belong in that category.
Water emergencies
- A water main break with water surfacing in a street, yard or parking area
- A service line failure that cannot be shut off or is undermining pavement
- Water flowing into a basement, utility vault or excavation
Running water carries soil away with it. A break left alone can undermine roads, sidewalks and foundations, which turns one repair into several.
Sewer emergencies
- A sewer line collapse or blockage causing backups
- Sewage surfacing at a structure, yard or street
- A failed line that serves a building that has to stay open
These are health and property problems at once, and they often need excavation and pipe repair to fix properly.
Structural emergencies
- A wall, slab or foundation that has moved or cracked suddenly
- Damage after a vehicle strike, a collapse or a water main break
- Concrete or masonry that is no longer safe to be near
For structural problems, keep people away from the area and call. Permanent repairs by our masonry division can follow once the situation is safe.
When in doubt, call
If you are not sure, call (908) 276-1347. Our office line is also the 24/7 emergency line. Before you call, it helps to have a few details ready; we list them in what to tell us when you call about an emergency.
