A burst pipe, an overflowing toilet, or a leak spreading across the ceiling won’t wait for a convenient time — call 020 7183 4810 for a fully insured domestic plumber across Kew Gardens, with same-day and 24/7 emergency cover.
If water is actively leaking: turn off your stopcock (usually under the kitchen sink) by turning it clockwise, and if water is near any electrical socket or switch, isolate power at your consumer unit rather than touching anything wet. Then call us on 020 7183 4810.
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We handle the full range of domestic plumbing across Kew Gardens — leaks, blockages, taps, toilets, radiators and bathroom fittings. Here’s what to watch for and why some jobs are worth calling in straight away.
What we fix most often
- Burst pipes and hidden leaks. A damp patch, a drop in water pressure, or an unexplained rise in your water bill can all point to a hidden leak.
- Blocked toilets, sinks and drains. Slow-draining water or a toilet that won’t clear properly needs proper clearing, not repeated plunging.
- Dripping taps and running toilets. Small, but they waste water and money every day they’re left.
- Radiators and heating pipework. Cold spots, leaks at valves, or a system that needs rebalancing.
- Bathroom and kitchen fittings. Showers, sinks, waste pipes and cold water tanks.
Why we don’t recommend the popular online fixes
| The online advice | What actually goes wrong |
|---|---|
| “Just keep plunging the toilet or drain” | Repeated plunging on a blockage that won’t clear can push it further into the system or damage the pan connector, turning a simple job into a bigger repair. |
| “Use a strong chemical drain cleaner” | Harsh chemicals can damage older pipework and don’t reliably clear the kind of blockages that need proper rodding or clearing equipment. |
| “Tighten the leaking joint yourself” | A joint that’s leaking usually needs the fitting replaced properly with the correct WRAS-approved part, not just tightened, or it will leak again. |
| “Ignore the damp patch, it might dry out” | A slow leak behind a wall or under a floor rarely resolves itself and tends to get more expensive to fix the longer it’s left. |
Safe things you can do while you wait
- Turn off the stopcock to stop the flow of water to the affected area
- Open the lowest cold tap in the house to drain standing water from the pipework
- Catch drips with buckets or towels to protect flooring and ceilings
- Clear access under the sink or around the affected area for the plumber
What it costs to wait
A small leak left alone can silently damage floors, ceilings and joists long before it becomes visible, turning a simple repair into a much bigger one involving decorating or even structural drying out. A blockage forced further into the system with repeated plunging or chemicals can mean a more invasive clearance later. Dealing with plumbing issues promptly is almost always the cheaper option.
How Olia’s Plumbing & Heating handles it
- Assess. We identify the source of the problem properly, using leak detection equipment where needed.
- Fixed quote. One clear price agreed before any work starts.
- Repair. Proper WRAS-approved parts and fittings, fitted to last.
- Test. Pressure and flow checked before we finish.
- Clean finish. Work area left clean, with a written guarantee.
- Fully insured, City & Guilds qualified domestic plumbers
- 24/7 emergency response, same-day appointments for routine work
- Fixed price agreed before we start
- 12-month workmanship guarantee on repairs
- Covering Kew Gardens and the surrounding area
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Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can a plumber reach me in Kew Gardens?
For emergencies like burst pipes we aim to attend as quickly as possible, and offer same-day appointments for routine repairs. Call 020 7183 4810 for a realistic window.
Do you charge just to come out and look?
We give a clear, fixed quote before any work starts, so you always know the cost upfront.
Can you work on both old copper pipework and modern plastic systems?
Yes, we’re equipped for traditional copper and lead pipework in older properties as well as modern plastic push-fit systems.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes — all repairs come with a 12-month workmanship guarantee alongside any manufacturer warranty on parts.
Is this different from a gas engineer visit?
Yes — for boiler or gas appliance work you’ll want our Gas Engineer Kew Gardens team, who are Gas Safe registered.
Book a plumber in Kew Gardens
Call 020 7183 4810 or request a call-back for fast, reliable plumbing help.
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Peyman
CEO & Founder — Gas Safe Registered Engineer
Peyman is the founder of Olia's Plumbing & Heating, a London based team with over 15 years of hands on experience in boiler installation and repair, central heating, gas work and emergency plumbing. He personally oversees jobs across Central and West London and writes these guides to help homeowners understand their heating systems.
- Gas Safe Registered
- 15+ years experience
- Covering all of London
