What to look for
Plumbers handle water supply, waste, sanitary, heating-system pipework, and emergency leaks across UK homes and small commercial premises. Most callouts split between emergency work (burst pipes, leaks, no water) and planned work (bathroom installs, boiler-related pipework, kitchen plumbing). Gas-related work additionally requires Gas Safe Register registration.
- Gas Safe Register registration if any gas work involved
- Public liability insurance with cover stated
- Written quote with itemised parts and labour
- Clear callout fee and hourly rate disclosed up front
- Local presence and verifiable address
- Reviews on independent platforms with replies from the trader
Typical pricing: £60-£100 callout, £55-£85 per hour, £180-£900 typical job (boiler service to bathroom rough-in) (UK 2026)
Regulator / certification to look for: Gas Safe Register (gas), CIPHE membership (voluntary), WaterSafe (water regulations)