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What's your emergency?

Roofing
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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
Suspected gas leak

Suspected gas leak

Smell gas? Get a Gas Safe engineer to your door immediately.

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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.

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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.

Dispatch Guarantee

Every tradesperson agrees to dispatch within 1hr where possible.

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UK-wide
coverage
24/7
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Cost guides
PlumbingEmergency plumber costBlocked drain unblocking costCCTV drain survey costLeak detection costDripping tap repair cost
HeatingBoiler repair costNew boiler costBoiler service costPower flush costRadiator replacement cost
RoofingRoof repair costRoof replacement costFlat roof replacement costChimney repair costGutter cleaning cost
ElectricalEmergency electrician costHouse rewiring costFuse board replacement costEV charger install costEICR certificate cost
Helpful guides
PlumbingHow to turn off your waterStop your pipes freezingToilet won’t flush?How to unblock a sinkLow water pressure?
HeatingEmergency boiler repairBoiler not working? 6 checksNo hot water? What to checkRadiator not heating upHow to bleed a radiatorThermostat not working
RoofingStorm damage roof checklistWhat to do when your roof leaksAnnual roof maintenanceMoss on your roof7 signs you need a new roof
ElectricalWhat to do in a power cut7 signs you need an electricianWhy are my lights flickering?Electric shower not workingFuse board keeps tripping?

How we verify every tradesperson

7 checks, required before joining the network
24/7 Availability

24/7 response capability is confirmed before joining and reviewed regularly. Tradespeople are removed if availability lapses.

Postcode & Location

Operating area and base location are confirmed to ensure genuine local response times, not padded coverage claims.

Certifications

Contractors are required to supply and log their active trade credentials and regulatory documentation during setup to hold on system file.

Right to Work

Each individual's legal right to work in the UK is confirmed and documented before they are admitted to the network.

Personhood

We verify the real person behind every company, not just the business entity. Names, contact details and identity are confirmed directly.

1 Hour Dispatch

Every tradesperson agrees to dispatch within one hour wherever possible, matching the emergency nature of the calls they take on.

Public Liability Insurance

Where a tradesperson holds Public Liability Insurance, the policy is verified and the details are documented on file, with cover information available to customers on request. We actively encourage full PLI across the network and record insurance status against every tradesperson's profile. It isn't a hard gate for all trades, but it is something we track, flag and make visible.