Plumbing help & emergency advice

What to do when a pipe bursts — and how to get it fixed fast

A pipe has burst — here's exactly what to do in the first few minutes to limit the damage, and how to get an emergency plumber to you fast.

Boiler broken down? What to do and how to get same-day help

Boiler not working? Quick checks that might fix it, warning signs that need a plumber now, and how to get same-day emergency help.

No hot water — is it an emergency and what should you do?

No hot water but heating still works — or nothing at all? The common causes, what you can check yourself, and how to get a plumber fast.

How much does an emergency plumber cost in the UK?

What an emergency plumber actually costs in the UK — callout fees, hourly rates, out-of-hours pricing, and how to avoid being overcharged.

Is a blocked drain an emergency? What to do right now

When a blocked drain is an emergency, what you can try yourself, and how to get a plumber out fast if water is backing up.

Heating not working — emergency or not? How to get help fast

No heating? Fast checks that often fix it, when it becomes an emergency, and how to get a Gas Safe plumber out quickly.