Finding Tradies in an Emergency

True Emergencies

What qualifies as emergency:

• Burst water pipe
• Gas leak
• No power to entire home
• Sewage backup
• Storm damage causing water entry
• Security breach

First Steps

1. Make area safe
2. Turn off water/gas/power if needed
3. Call your regular tradie first
4. Search for emergency services
5. Get estimate before work starts

What to Expect

• After-hours call-out fee: $100-300
• Higher hourly rates (1.5-2x)
• May be temporary fix
• Still get license number

Avoiding Scams

• Don't use first Google ad
• Ask for license number
• Get price estimate first
• Be wary of excessive quotes
• Get receipt with ABN

After the Emergency

• Get proper repair quoted
• Check insurance coverage
• Address root cause
• Save receipt for tax/insurance