Wauwatosa is one of Milwaukee's most beloved inner suburbs — a walkable, tree-lined community with a vibrant downtown Village, a wealth of historic bungalows and Craftsman homes, and a residential character that spans from the 1910s to the present. When a plumbing emergency strikes any of Wauwatosa's neighborhoods, Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric responds 24/7.
The housing stock in Wauwatosa skews significantly older than in outlying suburbs. The neighborhoods around the Village, along N. 68th Street, near Hart Park, and throughout the central residential districts are filled with bungalows, four-squares, and colonials built between 1915 and 1955. These homes commonly retain original galvanized steel supply lines that have been corroding for 60 to 80 years. When galvanized pipe fails — and it will — it often does so suddenly: a pinhole becomes a full breach, and a water meter spike becomes a flooded basement before a homeowner knows what happened.
Cast-iron drain stacks in these older homes are aging into failure territory as well, and the mature trees throughout Wauwatosa's residential streets have been growing roots toward lateral joints for decades. Sewer backups from root intrusion are among our most frequent emergency calls from Wauwatosa — a problem that recurs regularly in homes where the lateral has never been inspected or maintained.
Wauwatosa's density and compact street grid mean our crews reach most addresses quickly from our Brown Deer location — typically 15 to 20 minutes. That fast response time matters critically when a burst galvanized line is flooding a basement or a sewer backup is threatening a finished living space below grade.
Burkhardt has been serving the Milwaukee area for over 60 years. Our licensed master plumbers handle all emergency plumbing situations: burst pipes, frozen pipes, sewer backups, water heater failures, and gas line leaks. GreenSky financing is available. Call 414-206-3049 any time.
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Fixture Repair and Installation
We handle faucet repair, toilet repair, garbage disposal replacement, and new fixture installations. We also provide gas line repair and installation for ranges, dryers, fireplaces, and grills. If you smell gas, call us immediately for 24/7 emergency service.
Do older Wauwatosa bungalows still have galvanized pipes?
Many do. Bungalows and four-squares built in the 1920s through 1940s often still have original or partially original galvanized steel supply lines. If your water pressure has declined over the years or your water appears slightly discolored, these are signs of advanced galvanized corrosion. A Burkhardt plumber can assess the system.
How often does root intrusion cause sewer backups in Wauwatosa?
Root intrusion is one of the most common causes of sewer backups we see in Wauwatosa. The neighborhood's mature trees — elms, oaks, maples — have root systems that actively seek out moisture and nutrients in sewer lateral joints. Camera inspection can confirm whether roots are present.
What is Burkhardt's response time for Wauwatosa plumbing emergencies?
From our Brown Deer location, Wauwatosa is typically 15 to 20 minutes away. We staff our emergency line 24/7 and dispatch on-call licensed plumbers as soon as you call 414-206-3049.
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