About

Shutoff Notes is an independent information site for people in the United States who are dealing with, or trying to prepare for, a plumbing emergency. We explain how emergency plumbing is priced, how to hire a licensed professional quickly, how insurance and landlords fit in, and how to avoid common scams.

The site is for homeowners, renters and small business owners who want to understand a quote before they approve it. It combines plain-language guides, a comparison of the main ways to get a problem fixed, and a few simple calculators for building a budget range.

We do not sell plumbing services, take referral fees from plumbers or dispatch anyone to your home. We are not plumbers, insurers, lawyers or financial advisers. All dollar figures are illustrative planning ranges, not quotes, and local rules on licensing, permits and tenant rights vary. For any specific problem, rely on a licensed plumber on site, your insurer or an attorney.

How this site is made

Shutoff Notes is an independent information project. Guides are drafted with the help of AI writing tools and checked against official and primary sources before publication; see our Editorial Policy. We are not affiliated with any provider mentioned on the site and do not sell products or services.