Technician assessing a plumbing emergency in a building

Emergency Maintenance

Types of Emergencies We Cover

Not all emergencies are equal. A dripping faucet can wait; a burst pipe cannot. Here's how we classify and prioritize every type of situation that comes through our emergency line.

Why classification matters

Treating an electrical emergency like a simple water leak delays response and makes damage worse. Every emergency type has its own dispatch protocol and its own specialized contractor.

The 5 emergency categories

1. Water damage (burst pipes, flooding, sewer backup) - immediate dispatch, plumber plus drying equipment. 2. Heating loss (especially Nov.–March) - dispatch within 30-60 minutes, frozen pipe risk. 3. Electrical outage - safety assessment first, licensed electrician only. 4. Gas leak - immediate evacuation, call to Énergir plus our contractors simultaneously. 5. Building security (broken door, smashed window, security system failure) - secured within 2 hours.

Who should know this classification

Owners who want to understand our triage process. Managers of multi-unit buildings where several emergencies can occur at once. Tenants who report an issue and want to know what to expect.

What you get

Phone triage completed in under 5 minutes
Specialized contractor matched to emergency type (plumber, electrician, heating technician)
Safety protocol for gas leaks and electrical outages
Prioritization based on damage risk, not call order
Photo documentation of every emergency for your insurance

How it works

1

Describe

You describe the symptoms over the phone.

2

Classify

We identify the category and risk level.

3

Contractor assigned

The right specialist is dispatched, not a generalist.

4

Follow-up

Report and photos documented after the visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a minor water leak an emergency?

It depends on the flow rate and source. A slow dripping faucet can wait until tomorrow. An actively leaking pipe or sewer backup is treated as a priority.

What should I do if I suspect a gas leak?

Evacuate immediately, don't flip any switches, call Énergir (already required in Quebec) and our emergency line in parallel.

Are electrical emergencies common in winter?

Yes - circuit overload linked to baseboard heaters and space heaters is a frequent cause of outages in January and February.

How do you know which contractor to send?

Our phone triage protocol identifies the category within the first few questions, letting us dispatch the right specialist immediately rather than sending a generalist who then has to subcontract.

Have an emergency right now?

Whatever the type, we know how to respond.