24/7 emergency trades

A vetted local tradesperson, connected in under 60 seconds.

Please enter a valid UK postcode.
Free Connection | 1 Hour Dispatch Target

What's your emergency?

Rapid response

Common emergencies we handle

Plumbing
Burst or leaking pipe

Burst or leaking pipe

Water coming in fast? Get a local plumber dispatched before it spreads.

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Roofing
Roof leak or storm damage

Roof leak or storm damage

Tiles gone or water getting in? A roofer can make it safe, day or night.

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Electrical
Power cut or sparking

Power cut or sparking

Lost power or smell burning? Get a registered electrician out fast.

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Heating
Boiler breakdown

Boiler breakdown

No heating or hot water? A Gas Safe engineer is on call 24/7.

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Plumbing
Blocked drain or toilet

Blocked drain or toilet

Overflowing or backing up? Cleared quickly by a local plumber.

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Roofing
Flat roof failure

Flat roof failure

Pooling water or bubbling membrane? Temporary cover, then a quote.

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Electrical
Tripped consumer unit

Tripped consumer unit

Board keeps tripping? Diagnosed and made safe by a Part P electrician.

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Heating
Gas appliance repair

Gas appliance repair

Gas leak made safe? Arrange the appliance repair.

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How it works

Get connected in 60 seconds

1
Enter your postcode

We instantly find the nearest available, vetted trades to you.

2
Get a direct number

We hand you a number to call - no call centre, no middleman.

3
Speak to the tradesperson

Call and talk to them directly. Enquiring is always free.

Got an emergency
this minute?

Enter your postcode and we'll connect you to the nearest available tradesperson in under a minute.

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Verified Trades

Every tradesperson passes up to 10 trade and individual related checks.

Free Domestic Use

It is free to use EmergencyLines, pay only the tradesperson for their service.

1 Hour Dispatch Target

Every tradesperson agrees to dispatch within 1hr where possible.

Homeowner getting emergency help
Need help now?

Tell us your postcode and we'll connect you to the nearest available, vetted tradesperson.

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Join the EmergencyLines network and receive local emergency jobs for £0 upfront, and no monthly fees.

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How we verify every tradesperson

Member checks & service commitments

24/7 Availability

Every member agrees to our 24/7 emergency service commitment during onboarding.

Postcode & Location

We confirm each member's base postcode for local estimates.

Certifications

Required trade credentials are checked and kept on file.

Right to Work

We confirm UK right to work before a member joins.

Personhood

We check each member's name, identity and contact details.

1 Hour Dispatch Target

Members agree to dispatch within an hour where possible.

What the checks cover
Identity & contact
The registered member's identity, UK right to work and contact details are checked.
Trade credentials
Heating and electrical credentials are checked against the relevant register for permitted work and expiry.
Location
The member's setup postcode is used for location estimates, not live tracking.
Limits
Checks apply to the registered member. They are not a workmanship guarantee or insurance verification.
Member responsibilities & complaints
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