Emergency checklists to keep by the shutoff

Short checklists you can work through with water on the floor. Print them now and keep them near the main shutoff or the water heater, so nobody has to search for them in the middle of the night.

Start here Shutoff map worksheet Fill this in on a quiet afternoon so nobody has to search with a flashlight during an emergency. Print it, complete it and tape a copy inside the garage door.

Plumbing symptom log
Intermittent problems are hard to diagnose from memory. A simple log of what happened, when and where gives a plumber the pattern they need.
Emergency call script: what to say and what to ask
Under stress it is easy to forget key details. This script keeps the first call short, clear and useful, and makes sure you ask the important questions.
Plumber hiring checklist
Tick these off before, during and after any plumbing job, emergency or planned. It takes minutes and covers the checks that matter most.
Build a home plumbing emergency kit
A small kit stored in one known place saves precious minutes when a pipe lets go. This list covers what to keep and what not to bother with.
Plumbing maintenance calendar
Many emergencies give warning months ahead. This calendar spreads small checks across the year so they do not pile up into a midnight call.
Ten-minute water heater check
Water heaters usually fail at the worst moment. A quick visual check a couple of times a year can catch the warning signs while the tank is still holding.
Water meter leak test and log
Your water meter is the cheapest leak detector you own. This test, repeated with different valves closed, narrows down where hidden water is going.