Leaks and urgent repairs
Burst and leaking pipes, dripping taps, running toilets, blocked sinks and drains, and low water pressure.
Plumbers in South West London
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Bathrooms and fittings
Bathroom and shower room installations, new taps, toilets and basins, outside taps and appliance connections.
Hot water and heating pipework
Radiator replacements, power flushes, hot water cylinders and immersion heaters. Gas boiler work needs a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Much of South West London is Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, from Clapham, Battersea and Wandsworth to Balham, Tooting, Putney and Wimbledon. Many of these houses have since been converted into flats. That creates plumbing problems you don't get in a single house: a leak in one flat can come through the ceiling of the flat below, supply pipes and stop taps may be shared or hard to find, and soil stacks and drains often serve several homes. If you live in a flat, find out where your own stop tap is before you need it, and check whether your lease makes the freeholder responsible for shared pipes and drains.
Older London homes often still have lead supply pipes, particularly those built before about 1970. Your plumber can tell you, and Thames Water can advise on replacing its section of the pipe. Basements and lower ground floors bring their own work too, such as pumped drainage and protection against drains backing up in heavy rain.
Thames Water supplies the area, and London's water is hard. Limescale is behind many plumbing calls: shower valves that stick, cartridge taps that drip, and cylinders and immersion heaters that slowly lose efficiency. You can check the hardness for your postcode on Thames Water's website.
Common plumbing jobs in South West London include:
- Tracing leaks between flats.
- Fixing dripping taps and replacing worn cartridges.
- Replacing running toilet cistern parts.
- Replacing lead supply pipes.
- Emergency call-outs for burst or frozen pipes in winter.
When choosing a plumber, ask for a written quote that says whether parts are included and how extra time is charged, and whether parking or congestion charges will be added. Check whether there's a call-out fee or a minimum charge, and how long the work is guaranteed for. For anything involving your boiler or gas supply, use a Gas Safe registered engineer. Reviews on Trade Pilot are tied to real, invoiced jobs, so you can see what a plumber has done for other homeowners before you invite them round.
Typical prices
| Job | Typical UK range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumber, per hour | £45–£75 | Many plumbers have a one-hour minimum; day rates are around £325–£450 |
| Emergency call-out, out of hours | £100–£180 call-out, then £75–£150 an hour | Higher at night, weekends and bank holidays |
| Replace a kitchen or basin tap | £80–£200 | Includes a standard tap; more if the isolation valves need replacing |
| Repair a leak under a sink or a pipe | £75–£350 | Minor leaks are at the low end; access problems add time |
| Fix a running toilet | £65–£150 | Diaphragm or fill valve repairs are cheapest; a full syphon costs more |
| Fit an outside tap | £100–£200 | For a standard tap close to the supply; longer pipe runs cost more |
Typical UK ranges; your quotes depend on the job and access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
London plumbers usually charge more than the UK ranges shown above, often with a one-hour minimum and extra for parking. Fixed prices for small jobs, such as replacing a tap, are common. Always ask for a written quote.
Post your job on Trade Pilot with your postcode. Up to 3 vetted plumbers can quote, and reviews come from real, invoiced jobs. Ask for a written quote and check how extra time and parts are charged.
Tell your neighbour straight away so they can turn off their water, and contact your freeholder or managing agent if the leak may be from a shared pipe. Switch off electrics near the leak if it's safe, then call a plumber to trace it.
Only if they're Gas Safe registered. Any work on a gas boiler must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer, so check the Gas Safe ID card before work starts.
Turn off the water at the stop tap, switch off electrics near the leak if it's safe, open the cold taps to drain the system, and call a plumber. Our guide on burst pipes explains the first steps.
Trades choose the postcodes they cover. Enter your postcode when you post your job and we'll match you with plumbers who work in your area. If none covers it yet, we'll match you as soon as one does.
Yes. Posting a job and receiving quotes is free for homeowners, and you don't have to accept any quote.
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