Emergency Plumbing Help When You Need It Most
If water is leaking, turn off the main stopcock if it is safe to do so, move valuables away from the affected area and contact us with details of the problem.
When a plumbing problem cannot wait, getting clear advice quickly matters. FM Heating & Plumbing helps homeowners and local customers deal with urgent plumbing issues, identify the likely cause and arrange the right repair.
From a leaking tap or pipe to a burst pipe, blocked drain or loss of water, we focus on solving the problem properly and leaving your plumbing safe and usable. For our full range of plumbing services, visit the main plumbing services page.
Emergency Plumbing Problems We Can Help With
Burst pipes and serious leaks
Leaking taps, pipes and toilets
Blocked sinks, toilets and drains
A burst pipe or major leak can cause extensive water damage. We can help assess the situation and work towards a suitable repair.
Small leaks can become more serious if ignored. We can investigate the source and advise on the appropriate repair.
A blocked fixture can disrupt your home or business. We can help identify the blockage and recommend the right way to clear it.
Loss of water
No heating or hot water
Other urgent plumbing problems
If your water supply has stopped or your plumbing is not working as expected, contact us so we can discuss the symptoms and next steps.
Loss of heating or hot water may require a heating specialist rather than a general plumbing repair. Tell us what has happened and we can advise whether we are the right person to help.
If your problem is not listed, get in touch and explain what is happening. We will help you understand the next step where possible.
A Clear, Professional Approach to Urgent Plumbing Work
Clear Communication
Practical Advice
Root Cause Focus
Clear communication about the problem right from your initial contact.
Practical advice before work begins to help minimize unexpected water damage.
A focus on finding the underlying cause to prevent recurring failures.
Respectful Work
Straightforward Steps
Local Service
Respectful work in your property, maintaining clean and orderly workspaces.
Straightforward next steps with transparent options and guidance.
Local service for customers around RM16 2PP and nearby areas.
1. Turn off the water supply at the stopcock if it is safe and you know where it is.
5. Take a photo of the problem if it is safe to do so.
2. Switch off electricity near water only if you can do so safely without touching wet equipment.
6. Tell us what happened, where the water is coming from and whether the water supply has been turned off.
3. Place towels or containers under a minor leak to limit damage.
7. If there is a serious risk to people, electricity or the structure of the property, leave the area and contact the appropriate emergency service.
4. Move furniture, appliances and valuables away from the affected area.
Areas Covered
FM Heating & Plumbing serves customers based around RM16 2PP and nearby locations, with availability depending on the job, distance and current schedule.
• Areas around RM16 2PP
• Nearby parts of Essex
If you are unsure whether your location is covered, contact us with your postcode and a short description of the problem.
• Grays & Chafford Hundred
• Tilbury & Stanford-le-Hope
• South Ockendon & Romford
Emergency Plumbing Questions
Can you help with a burst pipe?
We can discuss the situation and advise on the next step. If safe, turn off the water supply before contacting us and explain where the pipe has burst and how much water is escaping.
How quickly can you attend?
Availability depends on the urgency, your location and our current schedule. Contact us with the details so we can discuss the next available option.
What should I do if I have a serious leak?
Can you help with no heating or hot water?
Turn off the water supply if it is safe, protect belongings from further damage and contact us. If water is near electrical equipment, avoid the area and take appropriate safety precautions.
Some heating problems need a suitably qualified heating or gas engineer. Tell us what has stopped working and we will advise whether we can help.
Do you deal with blocked toilets and sinks?
Do you provide a quote before starting work?
We can help with many common blocked plumbing problems. Tell us which fixture is affected and whether the blockage is causing an overflow or other damage.
Ask about the likely work and costs before authorising repairs. The final price may depend on what is found when the problem is inspected.
Do you cover my postcode?
We serve customers around RM16 2PP and nearby areas. Send us your postcode and we can confirm whether your location is within our normal service area.
Need Help With an Urgent Plumbing Problem?
Tell FM Heating & Plumbing what has happened, where you are based and whether the water supply has been turned off. We will help you understand the next step.