Bursts and leaks
Burst or split pipes, leaks you can't stop, water coming through a ceiling, and frozen pipes in a cold snap.
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Plumbing emergencies we can help with
Toilets and drains
Overflowing or blocked toilets, water backing up into sinks or showers, and drains that have stopped completely.
No water or hot water
Losing water to the taps, a cylinder or immersion heater that's leaking, and isolation valves that won't turn off.
In a plumbing emergency, the first job is to stop the water. Turn off the stop tap. In many Maidstone terraces it's under the kitchen sink or just inside the front door. If water is near sockets, lights or the consumer unit, switch the electrics off at the consumer unit if it's safe to reach. Then open the cold taps to drain the pipes, and turn off the boiler if the leak is on the heating system. Catch what you can in buckets, move valuables, and take photos for your insurer.
Not every problem needs a plumber. If you have no water at all, or water is coming up through the pavement or road, check South East Water's website first. It may be a supply problem or a burst main, which South East Water fixes. If sewage is coming up from a drain or manhole, and the drain is shared or outside your boundary, report it to Southern Water. If water is getting in from outside because a river or the street is flooding, that isn't a plumbing job. Call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for advice, or 999 if anyone is in danger. If you smell gas, leave the property, turn off the gas at the meter if it's safe to do so, and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.
Emergency rates are higher than daytime rates, especially at night, weekends and on bank holidays. Before a plumber sets off, ask for the call-out fee, the hourly rate after that, and roughly what the total might be. In an emergency, a plumber's first job is to make things safe and stop the damage. Bigger repairs can often wait for a normal-hours visit and a proper quote. Check whether your home insurance or home emergency cover includes plumbing call-outs before you book.
Maidstone's hard water and older housing play a part in many emergencies. Limescale makes valves and isolation taps stiff, so they can fail just when you need them, and older pipework in Victorian terraces can split where it has been joined and altered over the years. In a cold snap, pipes in lofts, garages and on outside walls are the first to freeze. Insulating them before winter is cheaper than an emergency call-out.
When you post your job, say how urgent it is and whether water is still escaping. Reviews on Trade Pilot come from real, invoiced jobs, so you can see how other homeowners rated a plumber's work.
Typical prices
| Job | Typical UK range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent daytime visit, first hour | £80–£150 | Often includes the call-out and the first hour |
| Out-of-hours call-out | £100–£180 | Then £75–£150 an hour; higher at night, weekends and bank holidays |
| Repair a burst pipe | £150–£400 | Depends on access and how much pipe is damaged |
| Unblock a toilet, urgent | £100–£200 | More if the blockage is further down the drain |
| Make safe only | £100–£180 | Stop the leak now and come back for the full repair |
Typical UK ranges; your quotes depend on the job and access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An urgent daytime visit is typically £80 to £150 for the first hour. Out of hours, expect a call-out fee of £100 to £180, then £75 to £150 an hour, with the highest rates at night, weekends and bank holidays.
Water you can't stop, water coming through a ceiling or near electrics, a burst or frozen pipe, sewage backing up, or the only toilet in the house blocked or overflowing.
Turn off the stop tap, switch off the electrics if water is near them and it's safe, open the cold taps to drain the pipes, and catch what you can. Take photos for your insurer.
Probably not. Check South East Water's website for supply problems or burst mains in your area first. If your neighbours have water and you don't, it's more likely to be your stop tap or supply pipe.
It might. Home emergency cover often includes plumbing call-outs, and buildings insurance often covers damage caused by escaping water. Check your policy, or call your insurer before you book.
Insulate pipes and tanks in the loft, garage and on outside walls, fix dripping taps, and keep the heating on low when you're away in cold weather. Know where your stop tap is and check it turns.
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