Emergency Plumbing in Bristol
Burst pipe, no heating or water where it shouldn't be? Plumbtap offers same-day callouts across Bristol, Bath and nearby, with a Gas Safe registered plumber at the door.
- 10 years trading
- Gas Safe registered
- Local to Bristol
When a plumbing problem can't wait until next week
Emergency plumbing is any fault that is damaging your home, leaving you without heating or hot water, or cutting off a safe supply. Our same-day callouts cover burst and leaking pipes, failed heating and boilers, overflowing tanks and cylinders, and failed valves or stop taps.
While you wait for us, there are a few safe things to do. Turn off the water at the stop tap, usually under the kitchen sink. Open the cold taps to drain the system. If water is near sockets or lights, switch off the electrics at the consumer unit only if you can do so without standing in water.
If you smell gas, don't call us first. Open the windows, leave the property and ring the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.
- Burst or leaking pipes and fittings
- Boiler or heating failure in cold weather
- Overflowing tanks, cylinders and cisterns
- Seized or leaking stop taps and isolation valves
- Radiator and valve leaks
Make it safe, find the cause, fix it properly
A quick patch that fails next week costs you twice. This is how an emergency visit runs.
- 1
Stop the damage
We isolate the water or the affected circuit first, so the leak stops and the situation is under control before any repair starts.
- 2
Find the real cause
A pinhole may be the symptom of corroded pipework, frost damage or a failed joint. We check the surrounding pipe so you know what we found.
- 3
Repair with the right materials
We use copper or push-fit and compression fittings suited to the pipe and its location, in line with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. Gas work is carried out only by Gas Safe registered engineers.
- 4
Test and talk you through it
We refill, pressure-test and check the repair under load. We then explain what was done, what to watch for and whether any follow-up work is needed, with the cost agreed first.
A plumber who turns up, explains and stands behind the repair
Gas Safe registered and insured
We are Gas Safe registered and hold public liability insurance, so heating and boiler emergencies are handled legally and safely.
Clear pricing before we start
We explain the problem and the cost first, so there are no surprises when the repair is finished.
Work guaranteed for 5 years
If a repair we've carried out fails within that time, we come back to put it right.
Ten years fixing Bristol homes
From Victorian terraces in Bath to newer builds in Portishead, we know how local pipework tends to fail.
Quick response, no fuss, from a leak customer
Used PlumbTap for a leaking pipe and some central heating repairs. Quick response, great workmanship and no messing around. Will definitely use them again.
Emergency callouts around Bristol and the surrounding towns
Same-day callouts depend on the day's workload, so ring early and we'll tell you what's possible.
- Bristol
- Bath
- Keynsham
- Filton
- Portishead
Emergency plumbing: what people ask when the water's already running
Where is my stop tap?
It is usually under the kitchen sink, but it can be in a downstairs cupboard, utility room or under the stairs. Find it before you need it and make sure it turns freely.
Can you come the same day?
Same-day callouts are what we aim for. Availability depends on how many emergencies are on that day, so call as early as you can.
Do you work on boilers in an emergency?
Yes. Our team is Gas Safe registered, so we can diagnose and repair boiler and heating faults. If you smell gas, leave the property and call 0800 111 999 first.
Will the repair be permanent?
Where possible, yes. If a temporary fix is the only safe option on the day, we'll tell you plainly and explain what a full repair involves.
What affects the cost of an emergency repair?
The cause, how accessible the pipe is, the parts needed and how much time the fix takes. We explain the price before starting work.
Do you clear blocked toilets?
No, that isn't a service we offer. For leaks, burst pipes and heating or boiler faults, we're the right people to call.
Water where it shouldn't be? Call 01225 123456 now
Tell us what's happened and we'll get a plumber to you as soon as we can.