Fixing Water Leaks London
What's included in this service?
Water leaks can present themselves in a number of different ways, supply pipes, central heating systems, drainage and waste pipes or any appliances that uses water. Finding a leak source and fixing it, is one of the most common plumbing problems we are asked to do.
Water leak repairs are charged ‘by time on site’ and as soon as we are able to pinpoint the cause of the leak our engineer will give you an indication on how long the repair will take.
How do you charge?
- Our engineers will always attempt to complete a standard unblock in advance of a machine unblock. You will be charged for either and standard or machine unblocks depending on the works required.
Water leak repairs
If the leak cannot be contained and/or it is causing damage to the property (especially if it is penetrating into an electrical fitting) it is classified as an emergency and should be reported as soon as possible.
In those circumstances you should turn the water off immediately using the stopcock. If the leak is coming from the above or adjacent property, you should try to contact those occupants immediately.
How to turn off your water supply
1) Locate and use your internal mains water stop cock. The inside stop valve is often located where the water first enters your property. Generally this is straight to the cold kitchen tap, so the valve is usually found under the kitchen sink.
2) Alternatively locate and use your external mains water stop cock. Please view our video on this page for help with this.
Next Steps:
1) Depending on the source of the leak, isolation the mains water supply to the property may or may not immediately stem the leak.
2) Try your best to contain the leak using buckets and towels
3) Contact Serviceteam to arrange for one of our plumbers to locate and repair the source of the leak
How much will it cost:
Water leak repairs are charged ‘by time on site’ - £47.50 + VAT per half hour with a minimum of 1 hour chargeable.
Once our engineer has detected the cause of the leak, we will be able to give you an indication of how long the repair will take, and any additional materials that may be required
If you are able to pinpoint the cause of the leak, you can use our “repair doctor” link at the top of the page to obtain a fixed price quote before we visit.
In most cases the cost of our leak detecting services may be recoverable from your building insurance as part of ‘trace and access’ cover.
For more information about leak repairs contact our office and speak to one of our maintenance doctors.
Water leak repairs are charged ‘by time on site’ and as soon as we are able to pinpoint the cause of the leak our engineer will give you an indication on how long the repair will take.
What's not included in this service?
- Any congestion zone, ULEZ or parking charges - This will be added at cost to the final bill (unless a parking permit for the duration of the visit is provided).
FAQs
Q: How do you work out your charge?
A: We charge £47.50 + VAT per half hour with a minimum of 1 hour chargeable. Once we have located the cause of the leak, we will be able to provide an accurate estimate.
Q: What does the price include?
A: Our half hour rate of £47.50 + Vat includes for labour. Additional charges are made for extra materials, congestion charges, parking and disposal.
Q: Why can’t you provide a fixed price quote?
A: Until we have sourced the cause we are unable to be sure what work is required to fix the leak. As soon as our engineer has traced the cause of the leak we will be able to provide you with a fixed priced estimate for the repair.
Q: How do I pay?
A: In cash after your service is complete, or with a card over the phone.
Q: Whose responsibility is it to organise the parking?
A: We kindly ask that you arrange parking for us.
Q: In what areas do you work?
A: All SW, W, NW, TW, KT, HA and central London postcodes
Q: When are you going to arrive?
A: We will agree on an arrival slot with you, and our engineer will contact you when he’s on route.
Why us?
1 Emergency Response
2 Our engineer's expertise
3 Plumbing qualified engineers
Book with confidence
Protected by Serviceteam's Guarantee
Find out more
Related Service
What's included in this service?
Water leaks can present themselves in a number of different ways, supply pipes, central heating systems, drainage and waste pipes or any appliances that uses water. Finding a leak source and fixing it, is one of the most common plumbing problems we are asked to do.
Water leak repairs are charged ‘by time on site’ and as soon as we are able to pinpoint the cause of the leak our engineer will give you an indication on how long the repair will take.
How do you charge?
- Our engineers will always attempt to complete a standard unblock in advance of a machine unblock. You will be charged for either and standard or machine unblocks depending on the works required.
Water leak repairs
If the leak cannot be contained and/or it is causing damage to the property (especially if it is penetrating into an electrical fitting) it is classified as an emergency and should be reported as soon as possible.
In those circumstances you should turn the water off immediately using the stopcock. If the leak is coming from the above or adjacent property, you should try to contact those occupants immediately.
How to turn off your water supply
1) Locate and use your internal mains water stop cock. The inside stop valve is often located where the water first enters your property. Generally this is straight to the cold kitchen tap, so the valve is usually found under the kitchen sink.
2) Alternatively locate and use your external mains water stop cock. Please view our video on this page for help with this.
Next Steps:
1) Depending on the source of the leak, isolation the mains water supply to the property may or may not immediately stem the leak.
2) Try your best to contain the leak using buckets and towels
3) Contact Serviceteam to arrange for one of our plumbers to locate and repair the source of the leak
How much will it cost:
Water leak repairs are charged ‘by time on site’ - £47.50 + VAT per half hour with a minimum of 1 hour chargeable.
Once our engineer has detected the cause of the leak, we will be able to give you an indication of how long the repair will take, and any additional materials that may be required
If you are able to pinpoint the cause of the leak, you can use our “repair doctor” link at the top of the page to obtain a fixed price quote before we visit.
In most cases the cost of our leak detecting services may be recoverable from your building insurance as part of ‘trace and access’ cover.
For more information about leak repairs contact our office and speak to one of our maintenance doctors.
Water leak repairs are charged ‘by time on site’ and as soon as we are able to pinpoint the cause of the leak our engineer will give you an indication on how long the repair will take.
What's not included in this service?
- Any congestion zone, ULEZ or parking charges - This will be added at cost to the final bill (unless a parking permit for the duration of the visit is provided).
FAQs
Q: How do you work out your charge?
A: We charge £47.50 + VAT per half hour with a minimum of 1 hour chargeable. Once we have located the cause of the leak, we will be able to provide an accurate estimate.
Q: What does the price include?
A: Our half hour rate of £47.50 + Vat includes for labour. Additional charges are made for extra materials, congestion charges, parking and disposal.
Q: Why can’t you provide a fixed price quote?
A: Until we have sourced the cause we are unable to be sure what work is required to fix the leak. As soon as our engineer has traced the cause of the leak we will be able to provide you with a fixed priced estimate for the repair.
Q: How do I pay?
A: In cash after your service is complete, or with a card over the phone.
Q: Whose responsibility is it to organise the parking?
A: We kindly ask that you arrange parking for us.
Q: In what areas do you work?
A: All SW, W, NW, TW, KT, HA and central London postcodes
Q: When are you going to arrive?
A: We will agree on an arrival slot with you, and our engineer will contact you when he’s on route.
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Why us?
1 Emergency Response
2 Our engineer's expertise
3 Plumbing qualified engineers
Book with confidence
Protected by Serviceteam's Guarantee
Find out more
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The serviceteam process
Choose your preferred method? If not now but certainly in the future you’re likely to have something in your home or premises that needs repairing or replacing? When you do we have various ways we can approach your job;
- Serviceteam completes so many jobs during a year that we can often provide you with a fixed price for the works without attending
- Other jobs require am enquiry to be raised, so we can compile a quotation. Any photos provided will help us to assess requirements.
- If your project is large or complex, we will assign one of our qualified engineers to visit and prepare a detailed quotation.
- Alternatively, you can select serviceteam’s Pay by Time option, certainly if you have an emergency or a “to do” list made up of one or several minor jobs. When on site our engineer will appraise the works required and give an indication of how long the works are expected to take. If we are unable to complete the works within the first visit due to the need for extra time or materials, then we will provide you with a fixed price quotation for the extended works for consideration and authorisation before proceeding.
Enquiries can be logged through our website, email, WhatsApp or by calling 020 3538 7067.
What happens next?
When booking online the details of your job, including your preferred time slot/s will be sent to our scheduling department where within one working hour, scheduling will assign the appropriately qualified engineer to your job. You will also receive an alert via email confirming your appointment. You can view details of your job and see a photo of the engineer who will be visiting. If we are unable to accommodate your job at the time requested, due to high demands on our resources, we will be in touch with alternative dates.
Good to know about your deal?
If our tradesperson assesses your job and believes that the scope of the works need adjusting in terms of time/materials and price, they will seek you approval before the work begins.
How are tradespeople verified?
All our tradespeople have the relevant trade specific qualifications, have been rigorously screened and come under serviceteam’s insurance policies.
How do we charge?
At the point of booking your service we will log your preferred payment details card number etc. Payment will not be taken from your credit/debit card until the works have been completed, usually within 24 hours. Please note credit card transactions are limited to £150.00. maximum. A copy of your paid invoice and a job-sheet will be emailed to you when payment has been approved. Our dedicated Operations Team, based in London, are on call to discuss any current or future jobs as well as managing your project through to completion. If you prefer to pay with a different card to the one used when booking your appointment, please ask our trades person whilst on site to call the office and update your details.
How do refunds work?
You are eligible for a refund if you cancel within 14 days of booking or the job has not been started and is not within the cancellation time frame.
What if I want to cancel the appointment?
We understand that priorities and plans change, and you may need to rearrange/cancel your booking. Should this be the case please let us know as soon as possible so we can make the necessary alterations to our work schedules. If we don’t receive enough notice of your cancellation or appointment rescheduling within the terms outlined below, then there is a possibility you will be charged a cancellation fee.
Cancellation windows
(1.) A charge of £10.00 (ten pounds) will be payable if the service is cancelled within 24 hours. (2.) If the scheduled appointment is cancelled within 12 hours (or less) a 50% charge of the booking fee will be applied (3.) If the appointment is cancelled when engineer arrives at the property (on the doorstep - photos and times will be provided) and within our texted 3-hour time slot the full booking fee will become payable. None of the above charges are profit items and only contribute to the cost of late cancellation/lost business.
Do I need to provide parking?
As you know parking in and around London can be problematic and extremely costly (depending on the area) if a parking space can be reserved for our engineer it would be appreciated and help increase efficiency of the service provided (no feeding meters etc or mobile app updating). The quote we have provided does not include the cost of parking and/or congestion charge which will be added to the final invoice (if applicable). Please inform your personal account manager if any special parking instructions like parking permit/free parking can be provided. For properties on the rim of the congestion zone and it is not possible for our engineer to attend without entering/clipping the charge zone, we may need to add the charge to the final bill ? Please check with your personal account manager in advance of your appointment if you’re not sure?
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The serviceteam process
Choose your preferred method? If not now but certainly in the future you’re likely to have something in your home or premises that needs repairing or replacing? When you do we have various ways we can approach your job;
- Serviceteam completes so many jobs during a year that we can often provide you with a fixed price for the works without attending
- Other jobs require am enquiry to be raised, so we can compile a quotation. Any photos provided will help us to assess requirements.
- If your project is large or complex, we will assign one of our qualified engineers to visit and prepare a detailed quotation.
- Alternatively, you can select serviceteam’s Pay by Time option, certainly if you have an emergency or a “to do” list made up of one or several minor jobs. When on site our engineer will appraise the works required and give an indication of how long the works are expected to take. If we are unable to complete the works within the first visit due to the need for extra time or materials, then we will provide you with a fixed price quotation for the extended works for consideration and authorisation before proceeding.
Enquiries can be logged through our website, email, WhatsApp or by calling 020 3538 7067.
What happens next?
When booking online the details of your job, including your preferred time slot/s will be sent to our scheduling department where within one working hour, scheduling will assign the appropriately qualified engineer to your job. You will also receive an alert via email confirming your appointment. You can view details of your job and see a photo of the engineer who will be visiting. If we are unable to accommodate your job at the time requested, due to high demands on our resources, we will be in touch with alternative dates.
Good to know about your deal?
If our tradesperson assesses your job and believes that the scope of the works need adjusting in terms of time/materials and price, they will seek you approval before the work begins.
How are tradespeople verified?
All our tradespeople have the relevant trade specific qualifications, have been rigorously screened and come under serviceteam’s insurance policies.
How do we charge?
At the point of booking your service we will log your preferred payment details card number etc. Payment will not be taken from your credit/debit card until the works have been completed, usually within 24 hours. Please note credit card transactions are limited to £150.00. maximum. A copy of your paid invoice and a job-sheet will be emailed to you when payment has been approved. Our dedicated Operations Team, based in London, are on call to discuss any current or future jobs as well as managing your project through to completion. If you prefer to pay with a different card to the one used when booking your appointment, please ask our trades person whilst on site to call the office and update your details.
How do refunds work?
You are eligible for a refund if you cancel within 14 days of booking or the job has not been started and is not within the cancellation time frame.
What if I want to cancel the appointment?
We understand that priorities and plans change, and you may need to rearrange/cancel your booking. Should this be the case please let us know as soon as possible so we can make the necessary alterations to our work schedules. If we don’t receive enough notice of your cancellation or appointment rescheduling within the terms outlined below, then there is a possibility you will be charged a cancellation fee.
Cancellation windows
(1.) A charge of £10.00 (ten pounds) will be payable if the service is cancelled within 24 hours. (2.) If the scheduled appointment is cancelled within 12 hours (or less) a 50% charge of the booking fee will be applied (3.) If the appointment is cancelled when engineer arrives at the property (on the doorstep - photos and times will be provided) and within our texted 3-hour time slot the full booking fee will become payable. None of the above charges are profit items and only contribute to the cost of late cancellation/lost business.
Do I need to provide parking?
As you know parking in and around London can be problematic and extremely costly (depending on the area) if a parking space can be reserved for our engineer it would be appreciated and help increase efficiency of the service provided (no feeding meters etc or mobile app updating). The quote we have provided does not include the cost of parking and/or congestion charge which will be added to the final invoice (if applicable). Please inform your personal account manager if any special parking instructions like parking permit/free parking can be provided. For properties on the rim of the congestion zone and it is not possible for our engineer to attend without entering/clipping the charge zone, we may need to add the charge to the final bill ? Please check with your personal account manager in advance of your appointment if you’re not sure?
Emergency Boiler Breakdown
