Emergency Plumber

£120 to £400+VAT standard hours

Qualified emergency plumber. On site within 2 hours. Phone answered within 20 minutes. 24/7 for burst pipes, leaks, blockages, and urgent plumbing failures. No call-out fee.

On site within 2 hoursPhone answered within 20 minutesNo call-out fee1-year parts guaranteeGas Safe registeredNo work over budget without your approval

Plumbing emergencies we fix

If you've got a burst pipe, a major leak, no running water, or an overflowing toilet — call us. Phone answered within 20 minutes. Plumber on site within 2 hours.

For a burst pipe or major leak, before we arrive: turn off the water at the main stopcock, turn off the boiler/heating, open cold taps to drain the system, and protect anything valuable from water. Photograph the damage for your insurance.

Common plumbing emergencies

  • Burst pipe / major water leak
  • No water supply in the property
  • Overflowing toilet or drain
  • Frozen pipes (winter)
  • Leaking water tank / cylinder
  • Boiler leaking water
  • Sewage backing up
  • Blocked toilet / sink / shower

Emergency plumber pricing — 2026

Standard call-out and travel included. Prices exclusive of VAT. Out-of-hours premium reflects priority response, not a separate call-out fee.

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Emergency plumber

£120 to £400

+VAT — standard hours

Out-of-hours emergency

Higher rates

Quoted on call

Labour rate

£89 to £168.50

+VAT per hour

Call-out fee

FREE

Travel always included

All prices exclusive of VAT. Ranges reflect typical jobs. Final price quoted before any work begins.

How we work

Five steps. No surprises. No pressure.

1

Call or book

Phone answered within 20 minutes. Free quote form.

2

Engineer arrives

Gas Safe engineer on site within 2 hours.

3

Free diagnosis

We check, explain, and quote a fixed price.

4

Work done

Most jobs completed first visit — common parts on the van.

5

Guaranteed

1-year parts guarantee on everything we fit.

Where we cover

We work from our Watford HQ across Hertfordshire and North London. Further afield is quoted separately.

Primary service areas

Emergency plumber FAQs

How quickly can you get to me?

Plumber on site within 2 hours. Phone answered within 20 minutes. Available 24/7 for genuine emergencies — burst pipes, major leaks, no water, overflowing toilets, blocked drains.

How much does an emergency plumber cost?

Standard-hours emergency plumbing £120 to £400 +VAT. Out-of-hours rates are higher. We quote the fixed price before any work begins. Our general plumbing labour rate is £89 to £168.50 per hour +VAT.

What is a plumbing emergency?

Burst pipes, major water leaks, no running water, overflowing toilets or drains, frozen pipes in winter, boiler-related water leaks, and sewage backing up. If in doubt call us — we can often diagnose over the phone whether you need us urgently or can wait for standard hours.

What should I do before you arrive?

For a burst pipe or major leak: turn off the water at the main stopcock (usually under the kitchen sink or in the utility/meter cupboard), turn off the boiler/heating, open cold taps to drain the system, and protect anything valuable from water. Photograph the damage for your insurance.

Do you cover blocked drains?

Yes — blocked toilets, blocked sinks, and slow-draining wastes. For main sewer blockages outside the property, you may need your water company (contact details depend on your supplier). We can diagnose over the phone.

Is there a call-out fee?

No separate call-out fee. Our standard call-out and travel are included in the price. Emergency pricing reflects priority response, not a call-out fee on top.

Do you guarantee the work?

1-year parts guarantee on everything we fit. Workmanship backed by our standards — if a repair does not resolve the fault, we return.

Could the final price be more than the quoted range?

For most emergency callouts the diagnosis is straightforward and the price we quote is the price you pay. If the initial issue reveals a larger problem (e.g. hidden pipework damage or an ongoing leak requiring replacement rather than repair), we explain it, quote any additional work separately, and only proceed with your approval.

Got a leak? A blockage? No water?

Plumber on site within 2 hours. Phone answered within 20 minutes. 24/7 for genuine emergencies.