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Emergency Plumbing — Around the Clock

A leak gets more expensive by the quarter hour. We keep a van staffed around the clock — you speak to an installer, not a switchboard.

Background

Why we do it this way

The first thing you need isn't a quote — it's someone shutting off the right valve. We talk you through limiting damage while we're on our way, and photograph everything, since that's exactly what insurers ask for.

What we respond to

Water leaks

Visible leaks, damp walls, dripping ceilings — located, shut off, stopped.

Blocked drains

Kitchen, bathroom or floor drain — high-pressure flushing, camera inspection.

Frozen pipes

Controlled thawing, plus fixing what caused the freeze.

Broken taps

A tap that won't shut off, or scalding hot water that won't stop.

Leaking risers

Emergency shut-off and a temporary fix until repairs can be planned.

Damage documentation

Photos and a written report, ready for your insurer.

The process

From first call to finished job

You call the emergency line

An installer answers. We guide you to the shut-off valve en route.

We arrive

Within 60 minutes anywhere in Greater London.

The damage is stopped

Contained, then fixed. Everything photographed first.

Report and plan

A written report the same day, plus a fix proposal.

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions about 24/7 emergency service

£95 weekdays 07:00–17:00, £145 evenings, nights and weekends, VAT included, plus labor and materials. We can invoice your insurer directly for claimable damage.

Find and shut the main valve — usually under the kitchen sink or by the meter. Cut power near any water, move what you can, and photograph before drying up.

Anywhere in Greater London, yes — our 2025 average was 41 minutes. If we can't make it, you'll hear that the moment you call.

Yes, at no extra cost — photo documentation, moisture readings, and a report in the format insurers want. Often the difference between a payout and a rejection.

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Next step

Get a fixed price before we lift a single tool

A free site visit anywhere in London — a written quote, VAT included, no surprises.

Phone
020 7946 0192Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00
Emergency line
020 7946 019324/7 · on-site within 60 min
Email
info@sterlingplumbing.co.ukReply same business day
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