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Emergency Plumbing

Burst pipes, leaking ceilings, frozen mains and broken stop taps. We isolate the water, contain the damage, and put a permanent fix in the same visit where we can.

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Emergency Plumbing & Leaks in Burnley and East Lancashire

A plumbing emergency is mostly about minutes, not hours. The longer water is escaping, the more floor and ceiling you're replacing afterwards. Our job is to get there fast, find the actual stop tap, isolate the leak, and repair it properly so it doesn't go again the moment we leave.

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Burst pipe and pinhole leak repair

Copper, plastic, multi-layer composite, lead and galvanised. We solder, push-fit or compression-fit depending on what's already there. Section replaced, pressure tested, signed off.

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Stop tap stuck or seized

Most domestic emergencies are because the internal stop tap won't turn. We bring valve keys and external isolation tools, and replace seized stop taps once the immediate leak is dealt with.

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Tank, cylinder and toilet overflow

Cold water tanks in the loft, hot water cylinders in the airing cupboard, and toilet cistern overflows are three of our most common call-outs. All fixable same visit on most jobs.

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Frozen pipes in winter

Lancashire winters do this every year. We thaw, identify the burst point if the pipe split during the freeze, and lag the surrounding run so it doesn't happen again next cold snap.

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Phone is fastest. We answer the phone day and night.

Emergency Plumbing & Leaks FAQ

What counts as an emergency?+
Anything where water is escaping or threatening to escape into the property: burst pipes, leaking radiators, dripping ceilings, overflowing tanks. Ring us and we'll be honest about urgency.
Do you bring parts?+
Yes, vans carry common copper sizes, push-fit fittings, isolation valves, basic radiator valves, washers and seals. Most domestic leaks are sorted on the first visit.
Will you come out at 3am?+
Yes. The phone is on overnight every night.
Do you fit boilers / do gas work?+
Not boilers and not gas-side work. We focus on water-side plumbing emergencies and leaks. For gas issues we recommend a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Tell us what's gone wrong.

Phone is fastest for an emergency. The form is fine for a quote on lock upgrades, landlord arrangements or non-urgent maintenance.

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