How much is an emergency plumber call-out fee?

The UK average emergency call-out fee is around £110, typically ranging from £100 to £120.

How much does it cost to fix a leaking pipe?

A typical leak repair costs around £330 on average, usually ranging from £220 to £440 depending on the leak's location and severity.

Are emergency call-outs more expensive at night or on weekends?

Yes, evening, weekend and overnight call-outs typically carry a premium over standard weekday daytime rates.

Do you offer emergency call-outs for leaks?

Yes, we offer emergency call-outs for leaks and other urgent plumbing issues across our local service areas.

Emergency Plumber Call-Out & Leak Repair Costs (2026 Guide)

lee mide
Aug 28
2 min read

A plumbing emergency is stressful enough without an unclear bill at the end of it. Here's what UK homeowners typically pay for an emergency call-out and a leak repair, based on current UK trade pricing.

Written by the team at The Bathroom Project — hands-on bathroom, plumbing and heating specialists serving Bromley, Orpington and across Kent.

Emergency call-out fees

According to Checkatrade's call-out fee guide, the average emergency plumber call-out fee in the UK is around £110, typically ranging from £100 to £120, with an average hourly rate of about £112.50 (commonly £75-£150 per hour) once the plumber is on site.

Leak repair costs

For the repair itself, Checkatrade's leaking pipe repair guide puts the average cost of repairing a leaking pipe at around £330, typically ranging from £220 to £440 depending on the location and severity of the leak.

Why timing changes the price

Daytime, weekday call-outs sit at the lower end of these ranges. Evenings, weekends, and overnight call-outs carry a premium almost everywhere, which is worth knowing before you call around for quotes on an urgent job.

Typical price ranges at a glance

Emergency call-out fee: around £100-£120 (average £110)
Hourly rate after arrival: around £75-£150 (average £112.50)
Typical leak repair: around £220-£440 (average £330)
Minor leak (exposed pipe, easy access): toward the lower end of that range
Leak behind a wall or under a floor: toward the higher end, due to extra access work

Get an accurate quote

These figures are UK market guides, not a fixed quote for your job — the only way to get an exact number is a free, no-obligation consultation where we look at your specific job before pricing it.