SANITARY EMERGENCY

24-hour emergency assistance in the event of water damage, burst pipes or backwater

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Sanitary emergency

PLUMBING EMERGENCY SERVICE? Water leaking? The toilet is overflowing? There's a strong smell coming from the drain?

When things need to be done quickly, we are there for you - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Whether it's a burst pipe, sewage damage or backflow: our experienced emergency teams specialize in acute plumbing and sewer emergencies. We respond immediately, work efficiently and ensure that the damage is repaired as quickly as possible - so that you can breathe easy again.

What is considered a sanitary emergency?

  • We treat the following situations as acute emergencies:

    • Blocked WC or sink

    • Backwater in the cellar, gully or utility room

    • Sewage flooding in the bathroom or living areas

    • Manhole cover overflows

    • Water on the terrace or in the flat roof area

    • Strong odors or bubbling from the pipe system

    • Extremely slow drainage in the shower, kitchen or laundry room

    Our promise in an emergency:

    • Immediate deployment - usually within 60 minutes*

    • Available 24/7 - even at night, at weekends & on public holidays

    • State-of-the-art equipment & trained specialists

    • Documentation on request (photos, protocol)

    • Fair & transparent prices with advance offer

    *Availability depends on the location - we will give you an estimate directly on the phone. We have all locations in Switzerland at our disposal.

20

Years of experience

Plumbing emergency or sewer problem - what's the difference?

When water suddenly leaks, the toilet overflows or there is a strong smell coming from the drain, the question often arises: Who should I call now?

The rule of thumb is simple:

  • Fresh water problem? → Then a Sanitary operation (e.g. burst pipe, leaking tap, boiler defect).

  • Wastewater problem? → Then a Sewer cleaning service further (e.g. in case of blockage, backflow, foul-smelling drains).

Our tip:
In an emergency, it is better to call too much than too little.
We will advise you free of charge and - if necessary - refer you directly to the right specialist company.

Quick help. Without detours.

Sanitary emergency

Brief overview of the most common sanitary emergenciesN:

Your situation

Responsibility

Water leaking from radiator, shower, WC

Plumber

Burst pipes in water pipes

Sanitary service

No water flow in kitchen/bathroom

Sanitary

Blocked drain, WC, floor drain

Sewer cleaning experts

Backwater from toilet, shower, gully

Sewer cleaning experts

Bad odor from the sewer

Sewer cleaning experts

Your situation

Water leaking from radiator, shower, WC

Burst pipes in water pipes

No water flow in kitchen/bathroom

Blocked drain, WC, floor drain

Backwater from toilet, shower, gully

Bad odor from the sewer

Responsibility

Plumber

Sanitary service

Sanitary

Sewer cleaning experts

Sewer cleaning experts

Sewer cleaning experts

Our area of operation: Switzerland

📞 24/7 emergency hotline: We are ready when it counts.

YOUR HEROES IN A SANITARY EMERGENCY - QUICK HELP IN YOUR AREA

The channel heroes are known from the media & specialist portals

Reports, interviews and specialist articles about our assignments, procedures, recommendations and best practices.

Locations at a glance

Zurich & surroundings
Our emergency teams are on the road for you throughout the Zurich region - with a 24-hour emergency service and state-of-the-art equipment:
Lucerne & Central Switzerland
In Lucerne and Central Switzerland, we are also on hand quickly and 24/7 with our emergency service and our top modern equipment:
Berne & surroundings
Our teams of heroes are also on duty in Bern, providing 24/7 emergency services and invisible superpowers with the latest equipment.
Basel & surroundings
In the Basel region, our emergency teams are on the road for you every day - with a 24/7 emergency service, short response times and state-of-the-art equipment.
And some other locations in Basel
Aargau & surroundings
We are on duty throughout the canton of Aargau - with a 24-hour emergency service, short access routes and state-of-the-art technology.
And many other locations in Aargau

WHY OUR CUSTOMERS TRUST US: FEEDBACK

Your personal contact

Ednan Destovic

Managing Director & Channel Professional

With over 10 years of experience in the sewer industry and one sound training as a plumber Ednan Destovic stands for expertise, reliability and quality.
He knows the practice at first hand - from the Sewer cleaning and TV inspection through to the renovation of complex pipes.

His claim with his team: Clean work, sustainable solutions and honest advice - so that every project is convincing in the long term.

Ednan Destovic

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SANITARY EMERGENCIES

How much does a night or weekend assignment cost?

Even outside office hours, our prices remain fair and transparent.
Depending on the urgency and scope of the work, the costs are usually between CHF 250.- and CHF 800.- - including travel, initial diagnosis and immediate on-site assistance.

No surprises: You always receive a clear estimate of the costs before you start.

What is a plumbing emergency?

A plumbing emergency occurs when water leaks uncontrollably or plumbing systems suddenly stop working - e.g. in the event of burst pipes, toilet blockages or backflow. In such cases, quick action is required to avoid consequential damage.

What can I do myself until the emergency service arrives?
  • Turn off the main water tap

  • Switch off the power in affected areas (in the event of water damage)

  • Provide water collection container

  • No more discharging into blocked pipes

What is the difference between a plumbing emergency and a sewer emergency?
    • Sanitary: Fresh water problems (e.g. burst pipe, defective fitting)

    • Channel: Sewage problems (e.g. blockage, backflow, foul odors)
      If in doubt, simply call - reputable providers will help you with the classification and refer you on if necessary.

I'm not sure - is this a plumbing problem or does it involve the sewer system?

No problem: give us a call and describe the situation.
Our experts will ask you specific questions and give you an immediate initial assessment.
If the problem is more of a sewer or wastewater problem, we can arrange for a qualified partner company from the region continue.

Do walls or floors have to be broken up?

Not in most cases.
Thanks to modern technology - such as Leak detection, pipe camera and pressure flushing - can be around 90 % of all emergencies quickly and without major structural interventions.
Our aim: to solve the problem without causing additional damage.

CONTACT US

Water problems know no time - but we know solutions. Give us a call. We can help you.

Direct line to your heroes:
041 562 31 31
Lucerne

Kanalhelden AG
Meierhofstrasse 9
6032 Emmen
Tel. 041 562 31 31
info@kanalhelden.ch
www.kanalhelden.ch

Zurich

Kanalhelden AG
Schulstrasse 2
8153 RĂĽmlang
Tel. 043 215 09 36
info@kanalhelden.ch
www.kanalhelden.ch

Berne

Kanalhelden AG
Aarbergstrasse 15
3044 Innerberg
Tel. 031 561 92 86
info@kanalhelden.ch
www.kanalhelden.ch

Basel

Kanalhelden AG
GĂĽterstrasse 19
4133 Pratteln
Tel. 061 563 31 84
info@kanalhelden.ch
www.kanalhelden.ch