Emergency call-out at 01:20 due to a leaky pipe that we accidently put a nail through earlier in the evening but didn't realise until past 1am. Despite turning the stop cock off at the mains and draining the water tanks the pipe was still leaking with force. We kept a finger on the hole until the engineer arrived within half hour.
Emergency Plumber in East Finchley
Need an emergency plumber in East Finchley right now? Our 24 hour plumbers cover East Finchley (N2) day and night and usually arrive within 60 minutes. No call-out fee, £110 for the first hour, and a fixed price agreed before we start.
Leak or flood right now?
Close the stopcock, keep away from wet electrics and call 020 3674 8514 while you wait for us. If you can smell gas, open the windows and phone the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 first.
Emergency plumbing problems we fix in East Finchley
Whatever has gone wrong, our plumbers in East Finchley fix it 24 hours a day, at the same price at any hour.
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Blocked drain or sink in East Finchley
East Finchley drains near Cherry Tree Wood and along the tree-lined roads off Fortis Green often suffer root intrusion, because the clay pipes are shallow and the trees are mature.
Typical price: £140 – £240. Blocked drain: what to do while you wait →
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Blocked or overflowing toilet in East Finchley
In East Finchley maisonettes built in the 1930s, the upper and lower flats often share one soil pipe, so a blocked toilet upstairs can soon affect the flat below.
Typical price: £95 – £150. Overflowing toilet: what to do while you wait →
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Water leak or leak through the ceiling in East Finchley
Many East Finchley 1930s houses still have a cold water tank in the loft, and an overflowing or corroded tank is a common cause of water coming through a bedroom ceiling.
Typical price: £280 – £600. Water through the ceiling: what to do while you wait →
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Leaking radiator in East Finchley
Older East Finchley heating systems with a feed and expansion tank in the loft often pull in air, which leaves the upstairs radiators cold until the system is bled and checked.
Typical price: £110 – £170. Leaking radiator: what to do while you wait →
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No hot water or no heating in East Finchley
East Finchley homes with a vented cylinder and hard water often find the immersion heater fails or the coil scales up, leaving the bath water barely warm.
Typical price: £130 – £420. No hot water: what to do while you wait →
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Burst or frozen pipe in East Finchley
East Finchley sits high on the old Great North Road, and loft tanks and pipes in unheated roof spaces here freeze in a cold snap more readily than in lower parts of London.
Typical price: £150 – £280. Burst pipe repair: what to do while you wait →
How fast we get to you in East Finchley
Expect us within 60 minutes in East Finchley. The person who answers checks where the nearest engineer is, gives you a time and talks you through making things safe until the van arrives.
Streets and places we cover in East Finchley
High RoadGreat North RoadEast End RoadChurch LaneFortis GreenCreighton AvenueMarket PlaceHuntingdon RoadLeslie RoadDurham RoadLincoln RoadBaronsmere RoadLong LanePark Hall RoadTwyford Avenue
We also cover Fortis Green, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Church End, Finchley Central, Cranley Gardens.
Emergency plumber prices in East Finchley
£110 for the first hour and £45 for each extra half hour. No call-out fee, and no extra charge for nights, weekends or bank holidays. We agree a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Plumbing in East Finchley: what goes wrong and why
East Finchley grew slowly after the railway arrived in the late 1860s, and it was built up piece by piece between the 1870s and the 1930s. That gives a real mix: Victorian and Edwardian terraces off the High Road, 1930s semis and maisonettes, post-war council flats, and a few tall blocks. Towards Hampstead Garden Suburb and The Bishops Avenue the houses get much larger. The area sits on high ground on the old Great North Road, with clay soil and woods close by at Cherry Tree Wood, Highgate Wood and Coldfall Wood. Many older homes have been converted into flats, and the 1930s houses can still have galvanised or early copper pipework and loft tanks. The water here is hard, so scale builds in kettles, cylinders and boilers.
Most common here: frozen and leaking pipes on high, exposed ground.
What customers near East Finchley say
Great service. All on time and courteous. Polite and professional.
The plumber arrived exactly at the ETA and was very polite. He happily did his thing while I got back to my work. The drain was completely cleared within 30 minutes. Highly recommend!
Dani responds quickly and is knowledgeable and efficient. He spent hours trying to figure out what our problem was and found a clever solution. He did not stop until it was solved and has incredibly reasonable prices for all his trouble.
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Emergency plumber in East Finchley: your questions
How quickly can an emergency plumber get to East Finchley?
Usually within 60 minutes, day or night. When you call we give you an arrival time for your street, and while the engineer is on the way we talk you through turning off the water.
Is there a call-out fee in East Finchley?
No. You pay for the work, not the visit: £110 for the first hour and £45 per extra half hour, at any hour of any day.
Are you open at weekends in East Finchley?
Yes, and overnight and on bank holidays too. East Finchley has the same 24 hour cover and the same price every day of the year.
What problems need a plumber straight away?
Anything that keeps leaking after the stopcock is off, water near electrics, burst or frozen pipes that have split, sewage coming back up, and no water at all. If you smell gas, call 0800 111 999 before anyone else.
Where is the stopcock in a East Finchley home?
In East Finchley terraces and 1930s houses it is usually under the kitchen sink, sometimes in a cupboard under the stairs. In maisonettes and blocks of flats check under the sink and in any communal cupboard by the entrance. There is also an outside stopcock under a small cover in the pavement, which needs a stopcock key.
How do I check a plumber is Gas Safe registered?
Ask for their Gas Safe ID card and check the number on the Gas Safe Register website or on 0800 408 5500. Only a registered engineer can legally work on a gas boiler or appliance. Our registration number is 932798.
Do you cover my street in East Finchley?
Yes. We cover all of East Finchley (N2), including High Road, Great North Road, East End Road, Church Lane, Fortis Green and Creighton Avenue. We also cover Fortis Green, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Church End, Finchley Central and Cranley Gardens, at the same price.
What plumbing problems are most common in East Finchley?
Frozen and leaking pipes on high, exposed ground. East Finchley is mostly victorian and Edwardian terraces, 1930s houses and blocks of flats, and the problems follow the buildings. Hard water adds to it, because scale is behind many boiler, cylinder and shower breakdowns.
Water where it
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A person answers, not a menu. You'll have an arrival time and a price range before you hang up.
020 3674 8514Or WhatsApp 07865 292684, photos help us bring the right parts
- No call-out feeYou pay for the work, never the visit.
- No night or weekend surcharge3am on a bank holiday costs the same as Tuesday lunchtime.
- Fixed price before we startAgreed in writing on your doorstep. It does not move.
- 12-month workmanship guaranteeIf our repair fails, we come back free.