When a leak begins spouting, or a drain is blocked, or the hot water simply isn’t, the last thing you want is to have to wait for a plumber to arrive. In an urgent plumbing situation, frequently the longer you wait, the worse things get.
Plumbing emergencies wait for no-one. They can cause huge problems at the worst possible time. This is why you require an emergency plumber you can rely on to be there when you phone. We will respond and get there quickly, no matter what time of day it is.
Our Charnwood emergency plumbers are waiting right now for you to ring. We are prepared to resolve your problems so that you can return to enjoying life again. Our 24 hour service means you don’t have to wait, so just give us a call for plumbing assistance, any day of the year.
Our highly trained technicians have the knowledge, equipment and components to fix plumbing problems of all types quickly and economically. We have been looking after customers in the Charnwood area for years, and our loyal customers keep coming back because they know we’ll do an efficient and clean job.
As well as emergency plumbing, we also do every day plumbing. If you’ve got a non-urgent plumbing job, phone or email our office and we’ll make sure it gets sorted. Our friendly reliable team are ready and waiting to assist you.
What should you do when you find a plumbing disaster? Safety first! If there is water anywhere near electrical outlets or appliances, the very first thing is to turn off the power at the power box. Then, try to minimise any more leaking or flooding.
If water is leaking, turn off the water at the nearest isolating valve or at the mains valve outside. If you can’t locate the water main shutoff valve or a tap to the fixture, then turn on the cold taps inside and out to help depressurise the pipework and minimise the leak.
Once you have stopped the leak from worsening, give our emergency plumber a ring, any time of the day or night. They will be there promptly to solve the issue.
While waiting, remove any significant items close to the leak, and mop up any water or position a container to catch any drips. If you’ve turned the mains water off, also switch off the heating for the hot water as well.
The main shutoff valve is located on the property perimeter close to the road, normally under a blue or black plastic cover. You may know it as the toby, stopcock or isolated valve. Turning the water off can protect your residence from further leaks or damage to the hot water cylinder.
It’s also called an isolating valve, toby or stopcock.
Our Charnwood after hours plumbers understand that a blocked drain can be a major health hazard that needs fixing immediately. That’s why we provide our emergency plumbing service.
Obestructed drains can be a major health hazard, especially when sewage is involved. If you’re lucky you can fix it on your own with a plunger and a little know-how. If you don’t have a plunger, our emergency plumbers can be there quickly to get the drains cleared.
Whether it is the laundry sink that won’t drain, or a blockage in the shower, or worst of all, sewage running down the hall or across the yard, our urgent Charnwood plumbers will efficiently locate the problem and fix it so that life can get back to normal.
In the rare case that we can’t get the obstruction completely removed or more comprehensive repairs are required, our team will find a temporary solution to keep you going until we come back.
If you have a plunger, it's a good idea to try to remove a blockage yourself. We suggest a plunger that has a long handle, particularly for the toilet, so you can stay back out of the splash zone. Chemicals are not suggested as they seldom do a good job and can damage the drains.
Don’t let a blocked drain ruin your day. Call us now!
We generally don’t think about how heavily you depend upon easy fast hot water until it is not available any longer. Just finished in the garage and really want a wash? Time to finish up a sink-full of dishes? The last thing you need is to turn on the water and discover it’s tepid.
When the hot water has fallen short, give us a call. Our plumbers will be there swiftly to figure out the issue and fix it. From heating elements to defective thermostats to leaking cylinders, our plumbers can repair them and get you back to normal life.
Did you know around 30% of your home electricity bill powers the hot water heating? A leak may suddenly send your power bill through the roof. Leaks can also cause a considerable amount of damage to your home and to items stored nearby. Do not let hot water woes empty your pocket, get them resolved speedily.
If you realise the water is too cold or hot, or there’s a leak in your hot water system, call our Charnwood emergency plumbers as soon as you can. We’ll get your hot water flowing again quickly. If there is a lot of water leaking, turn off the water at the mains tap, and also turn off the heating element, until our plumbers arrive.
If your old hot water cylinder isn’t able to be fixed, our professional team can assist in identifying the best options for your budget, home size and your area. If the rest of the system is also tired, we can schedule an upgrade so you will soon be enjoying life again.
From the small clean water pipes in your walls and roof, to the large sewage pipes underground, most of the pipes in your residence are hidden away out of sight and out of mind. You do not even think of them until there is an issue.
Most of the time we never even think of them. Not until something goes wrong, and all of a sudden you’re looking at a damp patch, or even worse, sewage. And now it urgently needs to be repaired asap, to minimise damage to your residence, possessions and health.
As soon as a leak is discovered, give us a call, and our emergency plumbers will be on the road rapidly. We’re ready to take your call any time. Before they get there, it could be a wise idea to turn off the main water valve to the property to minimise further flooding.
Pipes can fail and start to leak for a variety of reasons. If you reside in an older house, they may simply be old and past their use-by. If you live in a very cold region, they might have iced up and ruptured. In a new house, there may be an issue with how the pipes were installed. Underground seals might have been invaded by tree roots trying to get to water and nutrients.
Once the urgent plumber arrives, they can identify the issues and fix them in a quick and professional manner.
Do you have a problematic tap? A faucet that will not turn on or off properly, drips, or is just straight up broken?
A lot of customers over the years have told us how annoying it is to live with a dripping or busted faucet. You might not even be aware of the drip during the day, but in the wee hours when it is reverberating throughout the house like someone practicing the drums, all of a sudden it is a sigificant issue.
It is not only vexing drips though. Leaks can run up the water bill, and also your power bill if it’s the hot water. Not only that, if water is getting down into the cabinetry or onto the floor and causing damage, that little tap leak can end up putting a huge dent in your wallet.
From replacement washers to completely new faucets and taps, our on call plumbers carry everything they might need in the vans to stop that leak. The team carry a small selection of basin and sink faucets to pick from if you need a replacement, or can put in a temporary one if needed.
From emergency plumbing to non-urgent maintenance, there is no job too extensive or small for our Charnwood plumbers. Not only can we repair your leaking taps, we can also offer a wide selection of additional plumbing services.
Why is my tap dripping?
If it is not annoying enough to warrant repairing right now, you can try putting a folded tea towel or sponge beneath it to minimise the racket. Alternatively knot a length of string around the tap aerator long enough to rest on the base of the sink, so that the drips run down instead of falling.
We’ve been assisting the residents of Charnwood for many years now. Our customers know us as speedy, expert plumbers who do the job right first time, at a reasonable price. We’re the friendly faces you want to see when you have a plumbing emergency.
When you find a plumbing emergency, our team are on standby to save your bacon. We will be at your home rapidly to perform expert repairs rapidly and proficiently, and leave the spot clean and tidy before we leave.
Over the years we’ve seen every kind of plumbing emergency. You name it, we’ve been up to our elbows in it. And even if it is 2am, on a public holiday, or during Christmas morning, we’ll be there quickly, fix the problem fast and tidy up before we leave.
With a single call, you get immediate access to our fully qualified, competent and knowledgeable team. One of our plumbers will be dispatched quickly in a fully stocked van to take care of your emergency. All our staff on the road are up to date, fully certified, and have a fantastic reputation for friendly reliable repairs.
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