Emergency & general plumbing repairs
Emergency plumbers for homes and businesses
A burst pipe, water coming through the ceiling or an overflowing toilet needs a plumber who treats it as urgent. Emergency Plumbers arranges professional, insured plumbers for emergency and everyday repairs in homes, rented properties and business premises across confirmed UK service areas, with clear advice on what to do while help is arranged.
Include your postcode and a short description of the problem so availability in your area can be checked.
Emergency plumbing services
Emergency plumbing repairs for burst pipes, leaks and blockages
These are the problems Emergency Plumbers deals with most often, and the ones most likely to cause damage if left. Each service page covers the warning signs, what to do first and how the repair is carried out.
Burst pipes
Water under mains pressure can reach ceilings and electrics before the stopcock is found. The supply is isolated, the pipe repaired and the system tested.
Burst pipe repairsEmergency water leaks
From a steady drip behind a kitchen unit to a sudden flow from a failed fitting, the source is traced and the leak stopped properly.
Water leak repairsBlocked toilets
When the only toilet in the house stops flushing, everyone notices. The blockage is cleared and the cause checked so it is less likely to return.
Blocked toilet repairsBlocked drains
Slow drainage, gurgling plugholes and bad smells usually mean a blockage is building. Clearing it early helps prevent backflow and overflowing gullies.
Emergency drain unblockingOverflowing toilets
An overflow needs stopping before water spreads into the room below. The flow is brought under control and the faulty valve or blockage put right.
Overflowing toilet repairsPipe and fitting failures
Joints, valves and fittings can give way with little warning. A secure, tested repair restores the supply and gets the property working again.
Emergency plumbing repairsOther repairs include leaking pipes, blocked sinks, faulty taps, showers and stopcocks, along with water pressure problems, overflowing water tanks and urgent bathroom and kitchen plumbing faults. For problems that appear in the evening or at the weekend, see the 24 hour emergency plumber service.
About Emergency Plumbers
A repair service for urgent problems and everyday faults
Emergency Plumbers is set up for plumbing problems that cannot wait, from a split pipe in the loft to a drain backing up into the garden. The same service handles the smaller faults that tend to get worse if ignored, such as a dripping tap, a cistern that never stops running or weak pressure at the shower.
Every job follows the same approach: find the real cause rather than treat the symptom, explain the options in plain terms and carry out a safe, tidy repair. If you are unsure whether a fault is urgent, the guide on when to call an emergency plumber is a useful starting point, or simply describe the problem and ask.
What we help with
- Burst pipes, sudden leaks and escaping water
- Blocked toilets, sinks, baths and drains
- Leak detection and lasting pipe repairs
- Taps, stopcocks and water pressure problems
- General repairs and planned plumbing maintenance
Emergency Plumbers does not carry out gas or heating work. If you smell gas, leave the property and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.
Why choose us
Why choose Emergency Plumbers?
Finding a plumber in a hurry is stressful, so it helps to know how the work will be handled before anyone arrives.
Clear communication
Straight answers about what has gone wrong, what the repair involves and what happens next, without the jargon.
Experienced plumbers
Each repair targets the underlying cause, so the same fault is less likely to return.
Insured workmanship
Repairs are carried out to a professional standard, properly insured, and tested before the area is left clean and tidy.
Practical solutions
A straightforward fix where it will hold, and honest advice when a longer-term repair makes more sense.
Upfront on costs
Call-out and labour charges are explained when you get in touch, so you can decide how to proceed before any work begins.
Homes & businesses
From a ground-floor flat to a busy commercial kitchen, the work is planned around the people who rely on the property.
See what an emergency plumber costs, or request a quote for your job.
How it works
How do I book an emergency plumber?
You do not need to know exactly what has failed before you get in touch.
Email or request a quote
Send an email or use the quote form with your postcode, a contact number and a short description. Photos help if it is safe to take them.
Get advice on making it safe
You will be told what to do in the meantime, such as finding your stopcock, and whether the job needs an emergency visit.
A plumber puts it right
Once availability in your area is confirmed, a plumber is arranged to diagnose the fault, repair it and test the work.
Who we help
Plumbing repairs for homeowners, landlords and businesses
A family home needs careful work around daily routines, a landlord needs a dependable repair for a tenant and a business needs its facilities back in use with minimal disruption.
Residential plumbing
Prompt, considerate repairs for houses and flats, with clear updates for the people living there.
- Homeowners, from sudden leaks to everyday repairs
- Tenants, with urgent help and straightforward advice
- Landlords & letting agents, with reliable repairs and clear records
Commercial plumbing
Reactive and planned repairs for business premises, organised to keep disruption to customers and staff low.
- Property & facilities managers, repairs and maintenance across sites
- Offices & retail, washrooms, kitchens and water supply
- Hospitality & trade, urgent repairs that keep facilities running
Areas we cover
Looking for an emergency plumber near you?
Emergency Plumbers works across a growing number of UK regions. Choose your area for local information, or include your postcode when you get in touch, as availability depends on location, demand and engineer availability.
London
Emergency and general plumbing repairs across Greater London’s boroughs.
View LondonSouth East England
Covering towns and counties across the South East.
View regionNorth West England
Plumbing help across the North West’s cities and communities.
View regionWest Midlands
Serving Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
View regionYorkshire & the Humber
Covering Leeds, Sheffield and communities across Yorkshire.
View regionAll areas covered
See every region and the towns and cities within it.
Areas we coverCoverage also extends to South West England, the East of England, the East Midlands and North East England, with dedicated pages for Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester.
Frequently asked questions
Emergency plumber FAQs
What counts as a plumbing emergency?
It is any problem that could lead to flooding, serious water damage, the loss of an essential facility or a safety risk if it is left. Typical examples include a burst pipe, a leak you cannot stop, an overflowing toilet, water coming through a ceiling and a blocked toilet when it is the only one in the property. The guide to what counts as a plumbing emergency covers this in more detail.
What should I do while I wait for an emergency plumber?
Turn off the water at the stopcock, then open the cold taps to drain the system. If water is near sockets, wiring or light fittings, switch off the electricity at the consumer unit and keep clear. Catch what you can with towels and buckets and move valuables out of the way. The guide to turning off your water supply shows how to isolate it.
Is there a 24 hour emergency plumber service?
Emergency Plumbers aims to arrange urgent help outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends. Whether a plumber can attend at a particular time depends on your location, current demand and engineer availability, so send your postcode and a description of the problem to find out what can be arranged. The 24 hour emergency plumber page has more detail.
Do you cover my area?
Emergency Plumbers works across a growing number of UK regions, and coverage depends on your location and current demand. The quickest way to check is to include your postcode when you get in touch, or browse the areas we cover.
How much does an emergency plumber cost?
The price depends on the problem, when the call-out takes place and any parts needed, so a reliable figure can only be given once the job is understood. Call-out and labour charges are explained before any work begins. The guide to emergency plumber costs explains what affects the price.
Can landlords and letting agents arrange repairs for tenants?
Yes. Landlords, letting agents and property managers can request a repair on behalf of a tenant. Include the property postcode, contact details for whoever will provide access and a short description of the fault, and the visit can be arranged directly with the person on site. More detail is on the residential plumbing page.
Plumbing problem that cannot wait?
Email Emergency Plumbers with your postcode and a short description for safety advice and help arranging a plumber, or request a quote for a planned repair.