Boiler breakdown?
Engineer on the way in 1 hour

No heat and no hot water? Connect directly with an available Gas Safe registered engineer.

Roofing Plumbing Electrical Heating
Please enter a valid UK postcode.

No heating engineer available near you on EmergencyLines

Continue on MyJobQuote to quickly find another local heating engineer now.

Find a heating engineer on MyJobQuote

EmergencyLines may earn a referral fee if you use MyJobQuote.

No Upfront Costs | Connect In Under 60s

Heating emergencies we cover

Complete breakdown
Emergency
Complete breakdown
No heating or hot water
Emergency
No heating or hot water
Leaking or losing pressure
Emergency
Leaking or losing pressure
Locked out on a fault
Emergency
Locked out on a fault
Vetted local trades Available 24/7 No upfront costs

How it works

Get connected in 60 seconds

1
Enter your postcode

We instantly find the nearest available, vetted heating engineers to you.

2
Get a direct number

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

3
Speak to your heating engineer

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

Got a heating
emergency now?

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

Find Help Now Lines open 24/7
Calling your local heating engineer directly
Verified Trades

Every heating engineer passes up to 10 trade and individual related checks.

Free Domestic Use

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

Dispatch Guarantee

Every heating engineer agrees to dispatch within 1hr where possible.

What to do after a complete boiler breakdown

A full boiler breakdown means no heat, no hot water and nothing on the controls brings it back. Instead of ringing firms that may not answer, enter your postcode and EmergencyLines connects you to the nearest available Gas Safe registered engineer who can attend now. Where an engineer is free, most emergency callouts are arranged within the hour.

You speak to the engineer directly. Describe the fault or lockout code, confirm how quickly they can reach you, and agree the likely cost before they set off. There is no call centre in the middle and no charge to find out who is available near you.

Every engineer is checked for identity, right to work, active trading and Gas Safe credentials before appearing on the network. Whatever the boiler make, give the engineer its model and any display code on the call so they can bring the right parts and approach.

Keep the home safe while you wait

A boiler breakdown is uncomfortable, but do not open the casing or keep resetting a lockout. Use safe portable heating if available, keep vulnerable people warm, and tell the engineer immediately if you smell gas or see water leaking.

Common questions

How quickly can an engineer reach a boiler breakdown?

Where an engineer is available, most emergency callouts are arranged for within the hour. Enter your postcode, see who is free nearby and agree timing directly.

Should I try to fix a broken-down boiler myself?

You can check the pressure, power, gas supply and thermostat, and reset a lockout once. Do not open the casing: gas-appliance repairs must be handled by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Is boiler breakdown help available at night and weekends?

Yes. The network includes engineers with genuine 24/7 emergency cover, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

What will a boiler breakdown repair cost?

The fault, parts and time of day affect the price. You speak to the engineer and agree the cost before work starts; checking availability is free.

1350+
verified tradespeople
UK-wide
coverage
24/7
availability
23 sec
avg connection
Popular areas
Cost guides
Helpful guides

How we verify every tradesperson

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.