Emergency Plumbers Essex

Emergency Plumbing & Heating Help Across Essex

TM Hughes & Son Gas Services Ltd provides emergency plumbing services across Essex for homeowners, landlords and businesses. If you have a burst pipe, serious leak, blocked toilet, faulty boiler, faulty air con, leaking cylinder, overflowing tank, or any other urgent plumbing fault, our local emergency plumbers can help.

We focus on stopping the immediate problem, reducing damage and explaining the next step clearly. Where a repair can be completed during the visit, we will do so. If parts are needed, we’ll make your property safe and advise you on the next steps.

We offer no call-out charges, clear pricing and experienced emergency plumbers across Essex. We can undertake urgent heating, boiler, leak detection, underfloor heating and air conditioning problems where needed.

Our sister company, TM Hughes Electrical Services, can assist if water has reached your electrical system.

Emergency Plumbers Across Essex

A plumbing emergency can quickly damage floors, ceilings, walls, furniture, and electrical systems. Water can spread fast, especially if a pipe has burst, a tank is overflowing, or a leak is coming through the ceiling.

When this happens, you need calm advice and a plumber who can get to you quickly and get the situation under control.

TM Hughes & Son helps with urgent plumbing problems across Essex, including:

• Leaking pipes
• Burst pipes
• Leaking taps
• Leaking toilets
• Blocked toilets
• Overflowing tanks
• Leaking cylinders
• Shower leaks
• Water coming through ceiling
• Faulty valves
• Damaged pipework
• Urgent plumbing repairs for landlords and tenants
• Boiler issues
• Air Conditioning issues
• Underfloor heating issues

Our plumbers will stop the immediate issue first. Once the situation is under control, we’ll complete the repair or arrange any follow-up work needed.

What To Do In A Plumbing Emergency

If you have a leak or a burst pipe, turn off the water supply immediately. The main stopcock is often under the kitchen sink, in a downstairs cupboard, near the front door, in a utility room or close to where the water pipe enters the property.

Turn the stopcock clockwise until it stops. This should stop more water from entering the plumbing system. Water already in the pipes, tanks or heating system may still leak for a while.

You can also reduce damage by:

• Putting towels around the leak
• Placing a bucket or container under dripping water
• Moving furniture away from the affected area
• Moving electrical items away from water
• Turning off nearby electrics if water is close to sockets, lights or appliances
• Avoiding ceilings or floors which look unsafe
• Call an emergency plumber as soon as possible

If the leak is coming from a radiator or central heating pipe, the water may continue until the system has drained down. If you’re unsure what to turn off, call us, and we’ll talk you through the safest next step before we arrive.

Burst Pipes

Burst pipes need fast action. The first step is to turn off the mains water supply at the stopcock. This will stop water from entering the system and help limit further damage.

Once the water is off, contain the leak with towels, buckets or containers. Move anything valuable away from the area if it’s safe to do so. If water’s close to electrics, avoid touching switches, sockets or appliances and turn off the power only if it’s safe to do so.

Our emergency Plumbers can help with burst pipe repairs. We’ll assess the damage, stop the leak and advise on any pipework repairs needed.

Serious Leaks

Some leaks are obvious. Others start as a damp patch, a dripping ceiling, a wet floor, a water stain, or a loss of pressure.

A serious leak should not be left. Even a slow leak can damage timber, plaster, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms and electrics. If water’s escaping, turn off the water supply if possible and call for help.

We deal with urgent leaks from pipework, tanks, cylinders, toilets, taps, showers, baths, sinks and central heating systems. Our aim is to stop the leak, reduce damage and explain the repair clearly.

Water Coming Through The Ceiling

Water coming through a ceiling can be stressful and requires careful handling. The leak may be coming from a bathroom, shower, toilet, pipe, tank, cylinder, radiator or central heating pipe above.

If water’s near lights or electrical fittings, do not touch them. Turn off the electricity at the consumer unit (only if it is safe to do so). Place a bucket or container below the leak and keep away from any ceiling which looks swollen, bowed or unsafe.

Call an emergency plumber as soon as possible. We’ll trace the source, stop the leak and advise on the next step.

Blocked Toilets

A blocked toilet can quickly turn into an emergency, especially if it’s the only toilet in your property or it starts to overflow.

Avoid repeated flushing if the water level is rising. This can make the problem worse and cause wastewater to spill onto the floor. Keep children and pets away from the area, and clean up any spills carefully.

TM Hughes & Son helps with blocked toilets and urgent toilet problems across Essex. We’ll clear the blockage, check that the toilet is working properly, and advise whether further repair work is needed.

Leaking Toilets

A leaking toilet can waste water, damage flooring and create damp around the pan, cistern or pipework. Some leaks are visible around the base of the toilet. Others come from the cistern, flush pipe, isolation valve or waste connection.

If the leak’s serious, turn off the isolation valve near the toilet if one is fitted. If you can’t stop the leak, turn off the mains water supply and call an emergency plumber.

We can help with leaking toilets, faulty flush parts, damaged valves, leaking connections and urgent toilet repairs.

Overflowing Tanks And Cylinders

Overflowing tanks and leaking cylinders can cause serious water damage if left unchecked. The leak may come from a valve, pipe, overflow, connection or pressure issue.

If you can safely turn off the water supply, do so. If the leak is linked to a hot water cylinder or heating system, avoid touching anything you’re unsure about and call us for advice.

Our plumbers can help with leaking tanks, cylinders and related plumbing faults. We’ll assess the issue, make the property safe and explain the repair options.

Shower And Bathroom Leaks

Bathroom leaks can come from pipework, taps, shower valves, waste pipes, bath seals, shower trays, toilets or hidden connections. They often show as damp patches, staining, wet floors, loose tiles or water coming through the ceiling below.

If the leak is active, stop using the shower, bath or toilet involved. Turn off the water supply if needed and call for help.

We can help with urgent bathroom leaks and plumbing repairs. If further bathroom repair or replacement work is needed, we can advise on the best next step.

Emergency Help For Landlords And Tenants

Plumbing emergencies in rental properties need to be handled quickly. A leak, a blocked toilet, a broken heating system, or a water-damage risk can affect the tenant, the property, and the landlord’s responsibilities.

TM Hughes & Son supports landlords, tenants and letting agents across Essex with urgent plumbing and heating problems.

We can help with:

• Emergency plumbing repairs
• Leaks in rental properties
• Blocked toilets
• Burst pipes
• Leaking tanks and cylinders
• Tenant-reported plumbing faults
• Follow-up repair work
• Gas Safety Inspections
• CP12 certificates
• EICR certificates (through our sister company TM Hughes Electrical)
• Annual reminders for gas safety checks

We aim to communicate clearly with landlords, tenants and agents, so everyone knows what’s happening and what needs to be done next.

No Call-Out Charges

We do not charge a separate call-out charge.

Our hourly rate is £90 + VAT. (1 hour minimum) Then in 30 min. increments.

Once we have the situation under control, we will explain the likely cost of any further repairs, what’s included and whether any parts are needed.

Emergency work can vary depending on the fault, the time needed, and the parts required, but we will keep things as clear as possible from the start.

This helps you make an informed decision before agreeing to the repair.

What Happens When You Call Us?

When you contact TM Hughes & Son, we’ll ask a few simple questions about the problem. This helps us understand how urgent it is, what type of help is needed, how long it will take and give useful advice before arrival.

The process is simple:

• You call us and explain the problem
• We ask for your location and basic details
• We give advice on what to do before we arrive
• An engineer attends where
• The issue is stopped
• The repair options and cost are explained
• The work is carried out there and then if possible
• If parts are needed, we make your property safe and arrange the next step

Our aim is to reduce stress, limit damage and get your plumbing system safe and working again as quickly as possible at the best price.

Related Emergency Services

Most plumbing emergencies are caused by visible leaks, burst pipes, blocked toilets, leaking tanks or cylinders, or damaged pipework. Some urgent problems are linked to wider heating, boiler, leak detection or cooling systems.

Boiler Repairs

If your boiler is leaking, has lost pressure, has stopped working or has left you without heating or hot water, our Gas Safe Registered engineers can inspect the fault and advise on repair options.

For full details, visit our Boiler Service & Repair page.

Leak Detection

If water is escaping but the source is hidden, we can trace leaks behind walls, under floors, below bathrooms or within central heating pipework.

For hidden or hard-to-find leaks, visit our Leak Detection page.

Heating Repairs

If your radiators are not heating, your heating is stuck on, your cylinder is leaking, or your system has lost pressure, we can inspect the system and explain the likely repair.

Underfloor Heating Faults

If your underfloor heating has cold zones, manifold problems, pump faults, thermostat issues or a suspected leak, we can assess your system and advise on the best repair.

For more details, visit our Underfloor Heating page.

Air Conditioning Repairs

If your air conditioning stops cooling, starts leaking, shows a fault code or makes unusual noises, we can help with Air Conditioning Repairs.

For more details, visit our Air Conditioning page.

What To Do If You Smell Gas

If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak, call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999.

You should:

• Open doors and windows
• Turn off the gas at the emergency control valve if it is safe to do so
• Avoid smoking
• Avoid naked flames
• Avoid turning electrical switches on or off
• Leave the property if needed
• Wait for the emergency service to advise you

Do not turn the gas back on until it has been checked and confirmed safe by a qualified professional.

Once the immediate emergency has been dealt with, TM Hughes & Son can help with Gas Safe Registered inspection, repair work and advice where appropriate.

What To Do If Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm Goes Off

Do not ignore a carbon monoxide alarm.

Open doors and windows if it’s safe to do so. Turn off gas appliances if it’s safe to do so. Leave the property and get some fresh air.

If anyone has symptoms such as headache, dizziness, sickness, confusion, weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath or collapse, seek urgent medical help.

You should also call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 if you suspect carbon monoxide from a gas appliance.

Do not use the appliance again until it has been checked and confirmed safe by a qualified professional.

Why Choose TM Hughes & Son?

TM Hughes & Son is a family-run Plumbing and Heating company based in Essex. We have more than 30 years of experience and support homeowners, landlords and businesses with urgent repairs, planned maintenance and larger installation work.

Customers choose us for:

• Gas Safe Registered engineers
• Fully insured
• No call-out charges
• Clear advice
• Clear prices
• Emergency plumbing support
• Leak repairs
• Burst pipe repairs
• Blocked toilet repairs
• Heating and boiler support
• Free surveys and quotes for planned work
• Hundreds of five-star reviews
• Multi-award-winning service

When something goes wrong, you need a local company that can address the immediate problem and advise you properly on what comes next.

Get An Emergency Plumber Now

If you need an Emergency Plumber in Essex, call our head office now on 01245 830075.

We’ll give you advice over the phone and send a qualified plumber/gas-safe registered heating engineer over to you ASAP.

Hi, I’m Terry, the founder and owner of TM Hughes & Son Gas Services

Please get in touch to book an appointment or receive a free, no-obligation quote

Call: 01245 830075

Email: info@tmhughesandson.uk

TM Hughes & Son Gas Services Limited
Saxon House
27 Duke Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1HT