Service
Leaks and emergency plumbing repairs in the Cotswolds
Short answer
If water is leaking, turn off the inside stop tap first. It is usually under the kitchen sink. Then call a plumber. You are responsible for the pipes inside your property boundary. The water company is responsible for its mains and the pipe up to your boundary. This page lists Cotswold firms that repair leaks.
Firms found on a trade register first, then A to Z.
| Firm | Based in | Does | Checks | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Plumbing & Heating LtdLtd company 07619236 | Cirencester GL7 Covers Cirencester |
Central heating, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, +9 | 01285 640776Website | |
| CP Jefferies LimitedLtd company 07614791 | Ampney Crucis GL7 Covers Cirencester, Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford |
Commercial, Emergency call-out, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, +11 | 01285 851268Website | |
| IND Plumbing & Heating LtdLtd company 04666025 | Tetbury GL8 Covers Tetbury |
Central heating, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, +10 | 01666 503632Website | |
| Thermal LtdLtd company 06572645 | Cirencester GL7 Covers Cirencester |
Central heating, Commercial, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, +14 | 01285 869584Website | |
| A&P Plumbing & Heating (Cotswolds) LtdLtd company 13226996 | Cirencester GL7 Covers Cirencester, Bourton-on-the-Water, Fairford and Lechlade +2 |
Central heating, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, +8 | 01285 670322Website | |
| GRO Plumbing & Heating LtdLtd company 14198249 | Cirencester GL7 Covers Cirencester |
General plumbing, Bathrooms, Hot water cylinders, Emergency call-out, +10 | 01285 414345Website | |
| LRF Heating & Building LtdLtd company 11734120 | Kings Stanley GL10 Covers Cirencester, Stroud |
Central heating, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Water supply pipes, +10 | 07455 254907Website | |
| Mark Pollard Heating ServicesLtd company 06132530 | Nailsworth GL6 Covers Cirencester, Stroud, Nailsworth |
Central heating, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, +12 | 01453 835180Website | |
| Piper Heating LtdLtd company 03118340 | Eynsham OX29 | General plumbing, Bathrooms, Kitchen plumbing, Hot water cylinders, +7 | 01865 880251Website | |
| Thompson Heating and Plumbing LtdLtd company 04425672 | Chipping Norton OX7 Covers Chipping Norton |
Central heating, Commercial, General plumbing, Bathrooms, +11 | 01608 646575Website | |
| D W Dunn LtdLtd company 04125102 | Ewen GL7 Covers Cirencester, Stroud, Fairford and Lechlade |
Central heating, Commercial, Emergency call-out, General plumbing, +13 | 01285 771001Website | |
| JRD Boilers LimitedLtd company 13707089 | Cirencester GL7 Covers Cirencester |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Kitchen plumbing, Bathrooms, +9 | 01285 402230Website | |
| Kerry Maintenance LtdLtd company 06080620 | Stroud GL5 Covers Cirencester, Stroud, Tetbury +1 |
Central heating, Commercial, Emergency call-out, General plumbing, +11 | 01453 763332Website | |
| OXHeat LimitedLtd company 15410173 | Carterton OX18 Covers Witney |
Central heating, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, +6 | 01993 640013Website | |
| Oxyplumb LtdLtd company 11389270 | Carterton OX18 Covers Witney, Burford |
Central heating, General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Kitchen plumbing, +12 | 01993 259029Website | |
| Plumbtec (South West) LtdLtd company 03842101 | Nailsworth GL6 Covers Stroud, Nailsworth |
General plumbing, Bathrooms, Hot water cylinders, Water supply pipes, +7 | 0117 244 3280Website | |
| A & J Viles Plumbing & Heating LimitedLtd company 08340192 | Middle Barton OX7 Covers Chipping Norton |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, Boiler installation, +1 | Trading, no register found | 01869 347608Website |
| Cottrell Plumbing & Heating LtdLtd company 05191763 | Witney OX28 Covers Witney, Burford |
General plumbing, Bathrooms, Emergency call-out, Central heating, +4 | Trading, no register found | 01993 622375Website |
| JH Plumbing | Hailey OX29 Covers Witney, Chipping Norton, Burford |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, Drains, +6 | Trading, no register found | 07515 284286Website |
| MJ Taylor Plumbing and HeatingLtd company 10026102 | Cheltenham GL50 Covers Stroud, Winchcombe |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, Emergency call-out, +8 | Trading, no register found | 07515 005331Website |
| Peacock Plumbing & Heating LtdLtd company 06815547 | Witney OX29 Covers Witney |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, Kitchen plumbing, +7 | Trading, no register found | 07887 700070Website |
| Pete Crapper & Sons LimitedLtd company 06849961 | Ramsden OX7 Covers Witney, Chipping Norton, Fairford and Lechlade +2 |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Bathrooms, Central heating, +2 | Trading, no register found | 01993 868759Website |
| Pinnacle Plumbing & Heating Direct LtdLtd company 13245777 | Carterton OX18 Covers Witney, Moreton-in-Marsh |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Emergency call-out, Bathrooms, +6 | Trading, no register found | 01865 306381Website |
| Seasons Plumbing and Heating | Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 Covers Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Drains, Hot water cylinders, +10 | Trading, no register found | 07876 288288Website |
| The Purple Plumbing People | Faringdon SN7 Covers Cirencester, Witney, Fairford and Lechlade +1 |
General plumbing, Leaks and repairs, Hot water cylinders, Bathrooms, +9 | Trading, no register found | 01367 252807Website |
No firms match. Clear a filter to see more.
What to do first
Turn off the water at the inside stop tap. Thames Water says it is usually just after the pipe enters the house, often under the kitchen sink. Turn it clockwise.
If water is near electrics, switch off the electricity at the consumer unit. Turn off the heating, and open the taps to drain the system. Soak up the water with towels.
Then call a plumber. If the leak is outside, or in the street, call your water company.
Who is responsible for which pipe
You are responsible for the supply pipe from your property boundary into your home, and for all the pipes inside. The water company is responsible for its mains and for the communication pipe that joins your supply pipe to the main.
If you share a supply pipe with neighbours, you share the cost of the shared part. Thames Water says that once a leak on your side is confirmed, you must arrange the repair within four weeks.
Common repairs a plumber does
Most call-outs are for small leaks and worn parts. Common jobs are below.
- Dripping taps and worn washers or cartridges.
- Leaks under sinks, baths and toilets.
- Toilets that run on or do not flush.
- Stiff or broken stop taps.
- Burst or split pipes after a frost.
- Washing machine and dishwasher connections.
Local factors in the Cotswolds
Many Cotswold homes are old, with pipes under floors and in thick stone walls. A plumber may need to lift boards to find a leak.
Stop taps in old houses can be stiff or hard to find. Find yours before you need it. A plumber can fit a new one that is easy to reach.
Rural homes can be far from the plumber’s base. Ask about travel charges and how quickly the firm can come.
What to ask a firm
Ask what the call-out costs before the plumber comes. These questions help.
- Do you charge a call-out fee, and does it include the first hour?
- What are your rates in the evening, at weekends and on bank holidays?
- Are parts included, or extra?
- Are you on the WaterSafe register, or a member of APHC or CIPHE?
- Does the price include VAT?
Questions
Where is my stop tap?
Usually where the water pipe enters the house. Thames Water lists the kitchen sink cupboard, an airing cupboard, under the stairs or near the front door as common places.
Who pays to fix a leak on my supply pipe?
You do, if the leak is on your side of the property boundary. If the pipe is shared, you share the cost with your neighbours. Ask your water company if it can help.
My stop tap will not turn. What do I do?
Do not force it. Thames Water says you can use other valves in the home, or ask a plumber to repair it or fit a new one.