Emergency plumber in London
A burst pipe, an overflowing toilet or no heating? Here is what to do first, and how to check whether we can attend.

Do this first
- Smell gas? Do not wait. Leave the property and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.
- Leak: turn off the water at the stopcock, usually under the kitchen sink or where the pipe enters the home.
- Switch off electrics near the water if it is safe to do so, and keep away from wet sockets.
- Open taps to drain the system once the water is off, and move belongings out of the way.
- Take photos of the leak and any damage for your insurer.
Call to check availability
Call free on 0800 118 2128 (London 0203 143 3883) and tell us the problem, your full postcode and what you have already done. We check engineer availability and tell you what is possible. We cannot promise a time without checking first.
We review the job, location and price before sending a quote or invoice for advance payment. Once you have paid, your booking is confirmed, and a two-hour arrival window can be confirmed on the day.
What we can help with
- Leaking and burst pipes, taps and valves: leak repairs
- Overflowing or blocked toilets: toilet repairs
- Blocked sinks and wastes
- No heating or hot water: urgent boiler repair, diagnosis £92.50 for the first 45 minutes
- Failed immersion heater or cylinder faults: immersion heater help
Where we cover
East London and North London, from our base in Leyton. See East London, North London and the full list of areas. Parking is £10 per hour where paid parking is needed; key collection is £15. See parking, access and keys.
What is not an emergency
Dripping taps, slow drains and planned installations are best booked online so the price and scope are agreed first: book online or see plumbing services.
Common questions
Are you a 24-hour emergency plumber?
Call 0800 118 2128 to check availability for urgent work. We tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you cover west or south London?
Our coverage is East London and North London. Call us with your postcode to check.
What if I cannot find the stopcock?
Look under the kitchen sink, in a cupboard near the front door or where the pipe enters the property. Tell us when you call.
Related services and advice
While you wait: quick checks
These steps are general safety sense, not a substitute for professional help. If you smell gas, leave the property and call 0800 111 999 first.
- Burst pipe or fast leakTurn off the stopcock, open the cold taps to drain the pipe and keep water away from electrics.
- Water near electricsIf it is safe to reach, switch off the electricity at the consumer unit. If in doubt, stay clear and call for help.
- No heating or hot waterCheck the boiler pressure and any fault code, then tell us what the display shows.
- Blocked toilet or overflowStop using the fixture and turn off its isolation valve if you can.
- Cannot find the stopcockTry under the kitchen sink, near the front door or where the pipe enters the property.
- Not sure what it will costSee what plumbers typically charge in London.
More questions answered
How do I check availability?
Call free on 0800 118 2128. We tell you what we can do before you book.
How much does it cost?
Repair diagnosis is £92.50 for the first 45 minutes. Parts and any further work are agreed with you before they go ahead.
Which areas do you cover for urgent work?
East London and North London. Call with your postcode to check.
What if it is a gas emergency?
Leave the property, do not use switches or flames, and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. Online booking is not for gas emergencies.
Why book with Heating People
- Gas Safe registeredHeating People is on the Gas Safe Register, number 538258. Gas work is carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers, and you can check the engineer’s ID card on arrival.
- Prices shown upfrontRepair diagnosis £92.50 for the first 45 minutes; further work agreed with you first.
- Clear bookingCall to check availability. We tell you what we can do before you book.
- Local to East and North LondonBased in Leyton, London E10 7LJ. Call free on 0800 118 2128 or check your postcode before you book.
- Registered companyHeating People is a trading name of Bondzie Consulting Limited, company number 05858539.
Advice and guides
Areas we cover
- Plumbing and heating help in Leyton
- Plumbing and heating help in Leytonstone
- Plumbing and heating help in Walthamstow
- Plumbing and heating help in Stratford
- Plumbing and heating help in Hackney
- Plumbing and heating help in Islington
- Plumbing and heating help in Wanstead
- Plumbing and heating help in Ilford
- Plumbing and heating help in Chingford
- Plumbing and heating help in Forest Gate
- Plumbing and heating help in Bow
- Plumbing and heating help in Tottenham
- Plumbing and heating help in Enfield
- Plumbing and heating help in Stoke Newington
- Plumbing and heating help in Dalston
- Plumbing and heating help in Barking
- All areas we cover