PRICE GUIDE · PLUMBING & HEATING · 2026–2027
Leak Repair cost in the UK
£80–£350 per job. Typically £150.
Fixing a water leak in a UK home costs £80–£350, with about £150 typical for a visible pipe or fitting. The call-out alone sits near the bottom; a leak behind a bath panel, under floorboards or needing new pipe and fittings costs more, especially out of hours.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does leak repair cost in the UK?
| Low end | £80 | a visible joint repaired in working hours |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £150 | what most people pay |
| High end | £350 | a hidden leak repaired out of hours |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the plumbers and heating firms near you.
What moves the price
- Where the leak is — a dripping joint under a sink is quicker than a leak behind tiles or floors
- Cause of the leak — a loose fitting is simple, while a corroded pipe section needs replacing
- Call-out timing — evening and weekend leak repairs carry higher call-out fees
- Access and making good — lifting boards or removing panels adds time to the leak repair
- Parts — valves, fittings and pipe are charged on top of the plumber's time
- Hidden damage — water may have soaked flooring or plaster that needs separate repair
Plumbing and heating prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical leak repair would have cost about £140 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What a leak repair booking includes
Takes: One to two hours for most leak repairs. Not included: Drying out, replastering, flooring and decorating after water damage are priced separately from the leak repair — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common leak repair jobs
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How to pay less
- Turn off the water quickly to limit damage and keep the leak repair simple
- Book a plumber in normal hours if the leak can be safely contained overnight
- Fix small drips early, before they rot timber or stain ceilings below
Before you book
- Know where your stopcock and isolation valves are before a leak happens
- Tell your home insurer early if the leak has caused damage, as escape of water is often covered
- Ask for photos of the leak and the repair for your records
- If the leak is on the supply pipe outside the house, contact your water company first
Leak Repair cost: questions people ask
£80–£350 per job, about £150 typical. A quick fix to a visible joint costs least; a hidden leak repaired out of hours costs the most.
One to two hours for most repairs once the leak is found.
Inside your boundary the supply pipe is usually yours. Leaks outside, on the communication pipe or main, are the water company's responsibility.
Tightening a compression joint or replacing a tap washer is often simple. Anything involving soldering or hidden pipes is better left to a plumber.
Drying out, replastering, flooring and decorating are separate. Ask whether parts are included in the quote.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, read from published UK leak and pipe repair costs — a national range, not a quote. Where the leak is decides most of the cost.
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