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FAQsIn-Home Plumbing Emergencies

In-Home Plumbing Emergencies

What to do in case of plumbing issues, who to call, costs, and prevention?

What should I do first during a leak or burst?

Shut off the main valve and keep away from wet electrics. Close the stopcock (clockwise), move valuables, and cut power near the leak.

Who do I call — the utility or a plumber?

Call a licensed plumber for anything inside your property. ViK handles public mains; internal risers, mixers, toilets, boilers, and drains are private repairs.

What info helps the plumber?

Send photos/video, valve location, and building access details. Mention pipe material and prior fixes; clear the work area.

How much will it cost in Bulgaria?

Expect a call-out + labour + parts; nights/weekends cost more. Concealed leaks or riser replacements vary — ask for an estimate.

How do I prevent repeats?

Insulate, service shut-offs, bleed radiators, and consider leak detectors. Drain outside taps before winter.

City quick contacts (no advertisement here)

Sofia
ViK Team Ltd.+359 876 806 606Web: VikTeam
Sinaia ViK02 828 08 64 / 0878 733 289Web: Sinaia-Vik

Plovdiv
Report public leaks/outages (ViK Plovdiv): Contact center 032 605 660; Emergency line 0800 16157 (public mains, meter boxes, street leaks)
– Leak detection, pipe repairs, and drain unclogging. +359 87 794 2994Web: Vik-Plovdiv

Varna
Вашият Домашен Техник (VIK remont Varna)+359 897 861 568Web: vdt.bg
ViK Uslugi Varna0895 363 439Web: Vik Uslugi Varna

Burgas
Alonis Ltd.+359 897 978 345 (emergency & drain unclogging) – Web: Alonis

If the leak is in the street or before your property boundary, check the Water & Sewerage (ViK) Outages & Leaks FAQs, and/or call the ViK operator above directly.

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