Regular maintenance keeps your home cosy and warm in winter, and helps reduce heating bills and prevent potential damage caused by harsh weather conditions.
The most common home emergencies for calls to tradies

From burst pipes to electrical faults, unexpected issues can lead to potential damage and pose safety risks at home. Find out the most common reasons for calling an emergency trade and how to get help when you need it most.
Even with regular home maintenance, unexpected issues can still arise, leading to stress, inconvenience, and potential damage. While regular upkeep can prevent many household emergencies, some situations are unavoidable.
Knowing how to respond quickly and effectively can minimise damage and ensure the safety of everyone in your home. Having emergency contacts, such as RACV Emergency Home Assist (EHA), can help you address these situations promptly.
Here are the top 10 most common emergency trades callouts.
Top 10 emergency trades callouts

Burst pipes are the number one emergency trades callout.

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What to do if you have a home emergency
RACV Emergency Home Assist (13 46 63) provides emergency trades assistance 24/7 every day of the year. You can even prepare for your next home emergency with an Emergency Home Assist plan, which gives you access to unlimited* 24/7 emergency callouts for an annual flat fee.
*Subject to the Fair Use Policy. Refer to the RACV Emergency Home Assist Terms and Conditions. (PDF, 245 KB) for more details.
RACV Trades is a trading name of RACV's trade partner, Club Home Response Pty Ltd (Victorian registered domestic building practitioner number CDB-U 100178). All works are performed or arranged by Club Home Response Pty Ltd. trading as RACV Trades. See RACV Trades terms and conditions.