My toilet had ceased flushing so needed immediate attention and Emergency Plumber responded very quickly. It proved impossible to repair my very old system so it had to be removed and a new toilet system installed. Dani is an extremely effective plumber and problem solver and did a very professional job, alongside being very personable.
Emergency Plumber in Highgate
An emergency plumber in Highgate, any hour of the day or night. We cover Highgate (N6), usually arrive within 60 minutes, charge no call-out fee and agree the price with you in writing first.
Water coming in? Turn off your stopcock now.
Then switch off the electrics near the water and call us on 020 3674 8514. Smell gas? Call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 first. It is free and open 24 hours.
Emergency plumbing problems we fix in Highgate
Whatever has gone wrong, our plumbers in Highgate fix it 24 hours a day, at the same price at any hour.
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Blocked drain or sink in Highgate
Highgate's hillside drains drop steeply from house to sewer, and on the older clay runs the joints shift as the ground moves, letting in roots and causing repeat blockages.
Typical price: £140 – £240. Blocked drain: what to do while you wait →
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Blocked or overflowing toilet in Highgate
In the flats over Highgate High Street shops the soil pipe is often shared with the business underneath, so a toilet that will not clear may be blocked further down.
Typical price: £95 – £150. Overflowing toilet: what to do while you wait →
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Water leak or leak through the ceiling in Highgate
Georgian and Victorian houses in Highgate often hide pipes under timber floors and inside old walls, so a slow leak can show as a damp patch well away from its source.
Typical price: £280 – £600. Water through the ceiling: what to do while you wait →
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Leaking radiator in Highgate
Large houses on the Highgate slopes often have radiators over three or four floors on an open-vented system, and air gathering at the top floor is a common cause of cold radiators.
Typical price: £110 – £170. Leaking radiator: what to do while you wait →
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No hot water or no heating in Highgate
Highgate homes that still have a loft tank and copper cylinder often suffer from scale from the hard water, which slowly kills the immersion heater and weakens the hot water.
Typical price: £130 – £420. No hot water: what to do while you wait →
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Burst or frozen pipe in Highgate
Highgate stands on one of London's highest hills and takes the full force of cold winds, so pipes in lofts, garages and along exposed outside walls burst first.
Typical price: £150 – £280. Burst pipe repair: what to do while you wait →
How fast we get to you in Highgate
Our engineers usually reach addresses in N6 within 60 minutes, nights and weekends included. Give us your postcode and you get a time for your door, not a vague window.
Streets and places we cover in Highgate
Highgate High StreetHighgate West HillNorth RoadNorth HillSouthwood LaneJackson's LaneCholmeley ParkArchway RoadPond SquareThe GroveSouthwood AvenueCromwell AvenueBisham GardensView RoadStanhope Road
We also cover Highgate Village, Dartmouth Park, Archway, Tufnell Park, Fortis Green, Whitehall Park, Holly Lodge Estate.
Emergency plumber prices in Highgate
One price at any hour: £110 for the first hour, then £45 per half hour. You never pay for the visit itself, and the fixed price is written down before the work begins.
Plumbing in Highgate: what goes wrong and why
Highgate began as a village at the top of a steep hill, and its Georgian houses around The Grove, Pond Square and the High Street are still there, with flats over many of the shops. Down the slopes the houses are mostly Victorian and Edwardian, and many have been split into flats. Highgate also has some well-known 20th-century flats: Highpoint on North Hill, built in the 1930s, and the Holly Lodge Estate off Highgate West Hill. Older houses can still have lead supply pipes and original clay drains, and the hill means steep drain runs and exposed walls. The village is well over 100 metres above sea level, one of the highest places in London, so pipes in lofts and on outside walls freeze before those lower down. Thames Water supplies hard water here.
Most common here: old pipework and frozen pipes on high, exposed ground.
What customers near Highgate say
Great service. All on time and courteous. Polite and professional.
I recently had an urgent plumbing issue over the weekend and called Emergency Plumber London Ltd. I was impressed with their 24/7 service and how quickly they responded to my call. The plumber arrived promptly and was very polite and professional.
Had a washing machine valve start leaking, contacted at 11pm on a Friday evening and the work was done by 8.30am the next day (didn't need an immediate fix so next morning was fine). Engineer arrived on time, knew exactly what to do, and replaced and gone very smoothly
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Emergency plumber in Highgate: your questions
How fast can you get to me in Highgate?
We usually arrive within 60 minutes. Tell us your postcode when you call and you get a time for your address, plus advice on keeping the damage down until we get there.
Do you charge more at night in Highgate?
No. Nights, weekends and bank holidays cost the same as weekdays: £110 for the first hour, £45 per extra half hour, no call-out fee.
Is there a 24 hour plumber in Highgate?
Yes. We cover Highgate (N6) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Christmas and bank holidays. A person answers the phone.
Is my problem an emergency?
Call straight away if water is pouring or near electrics, a pipe has burst, sewage is coming back up, you have no water, or your only toilet is out of action. A dripping tap can wait for a booked visit. For a gas smell, ring 0800 111 999 first.
Where is the stopcock in a Highgate home?
In an older Highgate house it is often under the kitchen sink, in the cellar, or by the front door where the supply enters. In Highpoint, Holly Lodge and other blocks it is usually in the kitchen or a cupboard, with the main supply controlled by the building. 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 Highgate?
Yes. We cover all of Highgate (N6), including Highgate High Street, Highgate West Hill, North Road, North Hill, Southwood Lane and Jackson's Lane. We also cover Highgate Village, Dartmouth Park, Archway, Tufnell Park and Fortis Green, at the same price.
What plumbing problems are most common in Highgate?
Old pipework and frozen pipes on high, exposed ground. Highgate is mostly georgian village houses, Victorian and Edwardian homes, and 1930s 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
shouldn't be? Call.
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.