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Plumbers: leaks, boilers, bathrooms and emergencies, and what to check
A plumber handles leaks, bathrooms, taps, drains and, where Gas Safe registered, boilers and gas appliances. We read your enquiry and reply by email; we do not pass your enquiry to a trade. We are an independent information site, free for homeowners.
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What plumbers cover
- Leaks, burst pipes and emergency call-outs.
- Bathroom and kitchen installs, taps and showers.
- Blocked drains and waste pipes.
- Boiler and gas work, where the engineer is Gas Safe registered.
- Leak detection for hidden leaks.
How matching works
Tell us the job and your area and we will read it and reply by email. We do not currently pass it to a trade, so check the right registration for the work yourself.
How to choose a trade
- For any gas appliance work, the plumber must be Gas Safe registered. Verify the number.
- Ask for a written quote before parts are fitted, and a specific callout fee for emergencies.
- Check company registration and read independent reviews before booking.
Frequently asked questions
What jobs does a plumber do?
Leaks, burst pipes, bathrooms, kitchens, taps, showers, blocked drains and waste pipes. Where the engineer is Gas Safe registered, they also work on boilers and gas appliances. For hidden leaks, a leak detection specialist pinpoints the source before any repair.
How many plumbers will contact me?
None at the moment. We read your enquiry and reply; we do not currently pass it to any plumber, and we never sell it to a list of trades. VettedHome is free for homeowners.
Is it free to find a plumber through VettedHome?
Yes, it is free for homeowners. We read your enquiry and reply by email; we do not pass your enquiry to a trade. We are not a plumber ourselves and we are not a lender.
Sources
Editor, VettedHome
Adam leads VettedHome's editorial coverage of UK home services. He is the founder and managing director of Muswell Rose, the commercial strategy and modern systems business behind a portfolio of UK information sites, and he researches and writes the plain-English guides that help homeowners choose between installers and trades, drawing on the standards set by the relevant bodies for each job, such as Gas Safe Register, NICEIC, MCS, TrustMark and the Property Care Association. He is clear about what to check before any work starts.
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