11:04:00 PM · Washington, DC

Pipe burst at 11 PM? Tap once.

The nearest licensed plumber, electrician or handyman, usually within the hour. You see and accept the price before anyone gets in the car.

Spring 2027 · first 500 DC householdsLicensed pro? Join here
11:045G
1847 Q St NW
What's wrong?
Water leak or burst pipePlumber · about 45 min
Power outElectrician
Toilet overflowPlumber
Sparking outletElectrician
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Checking 6 plumbers within 3 miles
MR
Marcus R.
Master plumber · 4.9 · 212 jobs
DC license checked · background checked
Arriving in18 min
Leak fixed
Done at 11:52 PM · photos saved
After-hours call-out$95
Pipe repair, agreed price$180
Booking fee$16
Total$291
Pay $291
MR
Marcus accepted2.1 mi away · on his way

From burst pipe to fixed, on one clock

  1. Tap what's wrongPick the problem, add a photo if you can.
  2. A licensed pro acceptsYou see their name, rating, license and the price before they leave.
  3. They're at your doorTrack them on the map the whole way.
  4. Fixed, then you payPayment is held until you confirm the work is done.
License checked with DCBackground checkedPrice locked before they drivePay only when it's fixedWork guaranteed when paid through Flare

After hours, nobody picks up

Most shops go to voicemail. The one that calls back wants $300 just to come out, and you find out the real price once they're standing in your kitchen.

RecentsTuesday

Plumber, Google result 1Voicemail
"24/7" plumbing"Earliest is 8 AM"
(202) 555-0148No answer
Handyman from a flyer"$400 cash just to come out"
Or, at 11:05 PM
FlareMarcus R. on the way · $275 + $16 booking fee

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