Emergency Trades in London

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Important safety notices

  • Gas smell: Call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 immediately. Do not use electrical switches, open flames, or ring doorbells. Leave the property.
  • Electrical emergency with fire risk: Call 999 first. Isolate the electricity supply at the consumer unit if it is safe to do so.
  • Burst pipe causing flooding: Turn off the mains stopcock immediately — usually under the kitchen sink or in the utility room. Then post a job for an emergency plumber.
What We Cover

Emergency trade services across London

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Emergency Plumber

Burst pipes, no heating, flooding and boiler breakdown. Gas Safe registered plumbers available 24/7 across London.

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Emergency Electrician

Power failure, burning smell, sparks and tripped circuits. NICEIC/NAPIT registered electricians available 24/7.

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Emergency Gas Engineer

Gas leaks, no heating, boiler lockout. Gas Safe registered engineers 24/7. If you smell gas, call 0800 111 999 first.

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Emergency Roofer

Storm damage, fallen tiles, sudden leaks and roof collapse. Emergency call-outs across all London boroughs.

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Emergency Locksmith

Locked out of your home or office, broken lock, failed cylinder. Local locksmiths available 24/7 across London.

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Emergency Glazier

Broken windows, smashed glass, boarding up after break-ins. Emergency glass repair and replacement 24/7.

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Costs

Emergency trade prices in London (2026)

JobLow estimateHigh estimate
Emergency plumber call-out (day)£50£100
Emergency plumber (night/weekend)£150£300
Emergency electrician (day)£100£200
Emergency electrician (night/weekend)£150£350
Emergency gas engineer£100£300
Emergency roofer call-out£150£300
Emergency locksmith (lock-out)£80£200
Emergency glazier (boarding up)£150£350

Prices are estimates for London 2026. Night, weekend and bank holiday rates are higher. Always confirm costs upfront before work begins.

How It Works

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Describe the problem and your postcode. Takes under 2 minutes — no registration required to post.

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Choose the tradesperson who can attend quickest and matches your budget. You stay in control from start to finish.

About emergency trades in London

London's dense housing stock, ageing Victorian infrastructure and extreme weather events combine to create a high volume of genuine domestic emergencies every year. From burst pipes in the capital's old Victorian clay pipework to power failures in converted flats with overloaded wiring, and storm damage to the slate roofs that dominate north and south London — emergency trades are in constant demand. Many London boroughs have their own particular vulnerabilities: basement flats in Islington and Notting Hill are especially prone to flooding, while Victorian chimney stacks across North London cause a disproportionate share of emergency roofing call-outs.

The most important thing in any domestic emergency is to stay calm, isolate the source where safe to do so (water stopcock, consumer unit, or gas supply), and call for professional help quickly. Post your emergency on GetQuickHelp to instantly reach multiple registered and insured tradespeople across London simultaneously — this is typically faster than calling individual tradespeople one by one. Always confirm costs and registration before work starts.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions — emergency trades London

What counts as a plumbing emergency?+
Burst pipes, no heating with vulnerable people in the property, a suspected gas leak from pipework, flooding from a boiler, and sewage backup all warrant an immediate emergency call-out. If in doubt, treat it as an emergency — the cost of a call-out is far lower than the damage caused by leaving a serious problem unattended.
What should I do if I smell gas?+
Leave the property immediately. Do not use any electrical switches, open flames, or ring doorbells. Call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 — this line is free and available 24/7. Once you are safe and the property has been assessed, post a job on GetQuickHelp for a Gas Safe registered engineer to carry out any required repairs.
How quickly can emergency tradespeople attend in London?+
Most emergency call-outs are attended within 1–4 hours in London. Genuine emergencies — gas leaks, flooding, total power loss — are prioritised by tradespeople who specialise in emergency work. By posting on GetQuickHelp you reach multiple emergency tradespeople simultaneously, which typically produces a faster response than calling individual companies one by one.
How much do emergency tradespeople charge in London?+
Emergency day call-outs range from £80–£200 depending on trade. Night, weekend, and bank holiday call-outs are higher — typically £150–£350 for the call-out alone, plus labour and parts on top. Always ask for an upfront cost confirmation before work starts. Getting multiple tradespeople to respond via GetQuickHelp helps you compare prices quickly.
What should I do about water flooding my home?+
Turn off the mains water stopcock immediately — it is usually located under the kitchen sink, in a utility room, or near the front door. If water is near electrics or the consumer unit, isolate the electricity supply if it is safe to do so. Then post a job on GetQuickHelp for an emergency plumber — most can attend within 2–4 hours in London.
Are emergency tradespeople on GetQuickHelp registered and insured?+
All tradespeople on GetQuickHelp are encouraged to list their registrations and qualifications. For gas work, always confirm Gas Safe registration before work starts — it is a legal requirement. For electrical work, check for NICEIC or NAPIT registration. You can verify any registration directly with the relevant scheme body online before allowing work to begin.
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