Emergency plumbing acrossBrighton & Hove
A plumbing emergency does not wait for office hours, and neither do we. Based in Brighton, we cover Hove and the towns around it with a genuine emergency service, evenings, weekends and bank holidays included. Call us, tell us what is happening, and we will give you an honest arrival time and talk you through what to do while you wait.
Burst pipes and leaks
A burst pipe can cause thousands of pounds of damage in an hour. We get to you fast, isolate the supply, repair or replace the damaged section and check for further damage before we leave. If you can, turn off your stopcock while you wait. It is usually under the kitchen sink or where the water main enters the property.
No heating or no hot water
Boiler breakdowns are the most common winter emergency we attend. Our engineer is Gas Safe registered, so we can diagnose and repair boiler faults on the spot rather than telling you to call someone else. Most repairs are completed on the first visit.
Blocked drains, toilets and sinks
Overflowing toilets, sinks that will not drain and blocked outside drains are unpleasant and can quickly become a health issue. We clear blockages properly and find the cause so it does not come straight back.
Gas leaks and gas safety
If you smell gas, do not use switches or naked flames. Open the windows, leave the property and call the National Gas Emergency line on 0800 111 999. Once the supply has been made safe, call us and our Gas Safe engineer will find and fix the fault so your gas can be turned back on.
What counts as a plumbing emergency?
If any of these are happening, call us now.
- Burst or leaking pipe you cannot stop
- Water coming through a ceiling or wall
- No heating in cold weather, especially with young children or elderly residents
- No hot water
- Overflowing toilet or sewage backing up
- Boiler making loud banging noises or showing a fault code
- Frozen pipes
- Smell of gas (call 0800 111 999 first)
Not sure if it can wait until morning? Call anyway. We will tell you honestly whether it needs an emergency visit or a standard booking, which is cheaper.
What to do while you wait
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Turn off the water at the stopcock if there is a leak.
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Turn off the boiler or heating if it is leaking or making unusual noises.
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Switch off electrics near any water.
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Put buckets or towels under the leak and move valuables out of the way.
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Keep your phone nearby. We may call for directions or access details.
How it works
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Call or WhatsApp. Tell us what is happening and where you are. We answer around the clock.
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We give you an arrival time. Usually under 60 minutes across Brighton and Hove.
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We make it safe and fix it. You get a clear price before any work starts, and the job is backed by our workmanship guarantee.
Why Brighton residents call Giles Gas & Plumbing in an emergency
Local and fast. We are based in Brighton, not a national call centre. That is why we can get to you quickly.
Gas Safe registered. One engineer for both plumbing and gas emergencies, so you are not waiting for a second callout.
No hidden emergency fees. We tell you the callout charge and the price of the repair before we start.
Fixed properly. We do not just patch it up and leave. Where a permanent repair needs a return visit, we will tell you and quote for it.
Emergency plumber near you
We provide emergency plumbing and heating repairs across Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Saltdean, Lewes, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Henfield.
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