How much does a plumbing repair cost?

Minor plumbing repairs start from £45 and are priced on the fault and the parts needed. You'll get the price before any work starts, and any parts are itemised separately on the invoice.

What plumbing work do you take on?

Taps and mixers, leaks, toilets and cisterns, basins, waste traps, pipework and fittings, isolation valves and seals. Gas work, boiler repairs and major installations like bathrooms are referred to a certified specialist.

Do you carry parts with you?

We carry common washers, seals, cartridges and fittings. If your repair needs a specific part, we'll tell you what's needed before returning to fit it, so you're not paying twice for a diagnosis.

Can you come out the same day for a leak?

Where we can, yes — urgent leaks are prioritised. Send a photo and a description of where the water is coming from, and if you can safely isolate the supply or close a valve before we arrive, that keeps the damage to a minimum.

Will you fix the damage around a leak?

We clean up and make good the immediate area, and reseal where sealant has failed. Stained plaster or swollen worktops that need decorating or carpentry are quoted as separate work once the leak itself is sorted.

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from £45

Service

Plumbing Repairs

Tap fixes, leak repairs, toilet and basin maintenance, and pipe fitting — reliable minor plumbing work by a competent handyperson. For complex or gas-related work we refer to a certified specialist.

Who it's for

Homeowners, landlords and tenants dealing with dripping taps, leaks or minor plumbing issues.

What's included

Tap repair & replacement
Leak detection & repair
Toilet & basin maintenance
Pipe & trap fitting
Sealant & silicone renewal

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Duration

1–2 hours

Frequency

One-off · Emergency call-out

Best for

Drips, leaks and minor plumbing fixed fast

Job breakdown by area

Taps & Sinks

Tap repair & replacement
Leak detection & repair
Sink & basin maintenance
Drain & trap clearing

Toilets

Flush mechanism fixes
Toilet maintenance
Cistern adjustments
Sealant renewal

Pipes & Fittings

Pipe & trap fitting
Hose & connector replacement
Isolation valve fitting
Joint repairs

Finishing

Sealant & silicone renewal
Pressure checks
Tidy-up
Advice on next steps

How it works

Describe the issue

Tell us the problem — we quote by the job or hour.

Diagnosis

A handyman inspects and confirms the fix needed.

Repair

Parts replaced or repaired with quality fittings.

Test & tidy

We test for leaks and clean up after.

Equipment & products

Pipe wrench set
Plumber's tape
Sealant & silicone
Adjustable spanners
Drain snake

Add-on job options

Emergency call-out
Appliance plumbing
Radiator bleeding
Shower fitting

In depth

Minor plumbing repairs, fixed without the drama

Most plumbing problems at home aren't emergencies — they're dripping taps, a toilet that runs, a waste trap leaking under the sink, a basin that won't seal, or a radiator that needs bleeding. That's exactly the work we take on: minor plumbing repairs completed properly by a competent handyperson, at a fraction of the cost of a full plumbing call-out.

We diagnose before we quote, so you know whether you're looking at a washer, a cartridge, a valve or a replacement fitting. Parts are itemised, quality fittings are used, and everything is tested under pressure before we leave rather than just looking dry for a minute.

We work in homes and rental properties across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire, and landlords and letting agents use us regularly between tenancies. Anything outside the scope of a handyperson — gas work, boiler repairs, major installations — we'll tell you honestly and refer you to a certified specialist.

Why customers choose Gleamo for this

A competent handyperson price for minor plumbing work, without a full emergency call-out fee.
Faults diagnosed before a price is given, so you know what's being fixed and why.
Quality replacement parts and fittings used, itemised on the invoice.
Work tested and checked after completion, then the area cleaned up.
Seals and silicone renewed as part of the repair where the leak has damaged them.
Honest referrals to a certified specialist for gas, boiler and major installation work.

What affects the price

The fault itself — a new washer costs far less time than a seized valve or a hidden leak.
Access — pipework boxed in or behind units takes longer to reach and to put back.
Parts — standard fittings are inexpensive; specialist cartridges and valves cost more.
Whether it's one job or several — a visit covering a tap, a toilet and a trap is priced together.
Age of the fitting — old brass and plastic fittings can be seized and need careful removal.
Urgency — same-day and out-of-hours visits are priced higher than scheduled work.

Optional extras

Emergency call-out
Appliance plumbing
Radiator bleeding
Shower fitting

Coverage