Round-the-clock emergency response
24 Hour Emergency Plumber
Plumbing problems rarely keep office hours. When a pipe bursts at midnight or a toilet overflows on a Sunday, our aim is to arrange a capable plumber at any hour, across our confirmed UK service areas. Availability varies with location and demand, so the fastest way to find out whether we can attend is to call.
What this service covers
Plumbing that cannot wait until morning
Some plumbing faults are an inconvenience you can live with for a day or two. Others cause real harm with every minute that passes. A 24 hour emergency plumber is there for the second kind: water pouring from a split pipe, a joint that has let go behind a wall, or a soil pipe backing up into the house. Left overnight, these faults soak into floors, plaster and ceilings, and the clean-up often costs far more than the repair that caused it.
We arrange help for homes and businesses alike, from a flat where one bathroom has flooded to a café that cannot open without running water. The first conversation is the same whatever the hour. We ask what is happening, give you clear safety guidance straight away, and tell you honestly what can be arranged and when. If the fault turns out to be minor, we will say so rather than send someone out for no reason.
A slow drip, a sluggish sink or weak pressure is irritating, but it can usually wait for a booked visit at a sensible time. To see the full range of work we handle, browse our plumbing services, or read more about the problems we treat as urgent in the emergency plumbing section of our homepage.
Signs you should get in touch now
Reach out straight away, day or night, if you notice any of these:
- A burst or split pipe you cannot shut off
- Water staining or dripping through a ceiling
- An active leak that keeps spreading
- A toilet overflowing or a blocked soil pipe
- No water coming through the taps at all
Out-of-hours work
Which emergencies do we take on at night?
After-hours visits are about stopping damage and getting the property safe to use again. These are the faults most often behind a late-night or weekend message.
Burst and leaking pipes
A failed fitting or a split pipe can empty a tank in minutes. We shut off the supply, find the fault and make a secure pipe repair so the water stops for good.
Blockages and overflows
A backed-up toilet or drain is unpleasant and a genuine hygiene risk. We clear it and check what caused it through proper drain unblocking.
Escaping water
Water showing up under a floor or seeping through a wall needs containing quickly, then a lasting repair before it tracks any further through the building.
What to do before the plumber arrives
The first few minutes count. A little quick action can stop a small flood turning into a big one:
- Turn the water off at your internal stopcock; our guide to turning off your water supply shows where to find it.
- Open the cold taps to drain the pipes and take the pressure off the system.
- Stay clear of electrics wherever water is near them, and switch off at the consumer unit if you have any doubt.
- Contain and protect with towels or a bucket, and move anything valuable out of the way.
Can you smell gas? That is not a plumbing job. Leave the property and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.
Getting help
How we respond at any hour
Tell us what is happening
Describe the problem, where the water is and anything you have already tried. A clear picture helps us judge how urgent it is and what to advise.
Make the area safe
We talk you through isolating the water and protecting the surroundings while we check what can be arranged for your location.
We arrange a plumber
Once availability is confirmed, we send a plumber to diagnose the fault and carry out a repair that holds, not just a quick patch.
Being straight about availability
We would rather set honest expectations than promise something we cannot deliver. We do not quote a fixed arrival time, because genuine round-the-clock cover depends on where you are within the areas we cover and how many calls are already in hand. On a freezing winter night, when pipes are failing up and down the country, demand climbs fast. When you get in touch, we will tell you plainly whether we can attend and roughly when, so you can decide what suits your situation.
If the job is not urgent, there is no need to call late. You can request a quote or contact us to book a visit at a time that works for you.
Frequently asked questions
24 hour plumbing, answered
Are you really available 24 hours a day?
Our aim is to arrange emergency plumbing help around the clock, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Availability depends on your location and how busy we are at the time, so the only reliable way to know whether we can attend is to send us your postcode and describe the problem. We will be honest about what can be arranged and when.
What should I do before the plumber arrives?
If water is escaping, turn it off at your internal stopcock and open the cold taps to drain the pipes. Keep away from electrics if water is near them, and switch off the electricity at the consumer unit if there is any doubt. Move valuables clear of the water and use towels or a bucket to contain it until help arrives.
Do you charge more at night or at weekends?
Call-out and labour charges can vary with the time of day and the type of work, so we cannot quote a figure without understanding the problem. Ask about charges when you get in touch so you know what to expect before any work begins. We will explain the costs clearly rather than leave you guessing.
Is my problem urgent enough to contact us at night?
If water is flooding, a pipe has burst, a toilet is overflowing or you have lost your water supply, treat it as urgent and contact us straight away. A dripping tap or a slow drain can usually wait until normal hours. If you are unsure, get in touch and describe what is happening and we will help you decide.
Dealing with a plumbing emergency right now?
Email our team for immediate help, or request a call back and we’ll get the right information to arrange assistance.