The kitchen sink fills up on a Saturday night and drains, slowly, over the next four hours. By Sunday morning it will not drain at all and the dishwasher has pushed water back up into it. Small faults like that become big ones at the worst possible time, which is why MK Heating runs a 24/7 emergency line that covers Barking.
Ring 07950 619 002 and you will get an engineer, not a menu of options. Describe what is happening and we will tell you what to do first, then give you an arrival window we actually keep. For a blockage, use the sink as little as you can; every run of water pushes it further along the pipe.
Emergency plumbing we deal with in Barking
- Blocked sinks, wastes and outside drains
- Burst pipes under floors, in cupboards and behind tiled walls
- Leaks through ceilings, including from bathrooms above
- Toilets that block, overflow or will not stop filling
- Failed valves: stopcocks, isolation valves and washing machine taps
- No water at the taps or pressure that has dropped away
- Leaks from boilers and hot water cylinders
- Frozen pipes that have split during a cold snap
Gas smells are the exception. Leave the property and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 first. Once the supply is safe we will repair the fault behind it.
What happens when you call
Expect three questions: where is the water, is it clean or from a drain, and can you shut it off. The answers tell us which engineer and which kit to send. You will get a straight arrival window, and a call if anything on the road changes it.
On site, the fault gets fixed at the source where we can, with the price agreed before work starts. Anything that needs parts gets a written quote and a firm return date. Work is covered by our six-month workmanship guarantee, and quotes are always free.
Barking homes and plumbing
Barking mixes terraced streets with generations of pipework behind them and a fast-growing stack of new-build flats around the station. The terraces tend to call us for weeping joints and tired stopcocks; the new-builds more often for waste blockages and appliance connections that were never quite right. Either way the drill is the same: stop the water, find the cause, repair it properly.
Frequently asked questions
Is a blocked drain an emergency?
If wastewater is coming back up into the property, yes. If the sink is slow but still draining, it can usually wait for a booked appointment. Ring us and we will tell you which it is.
How do I shut my water off?
Find the stopcock, usually under the kitchen sink, and turn it clockwise. If it will not budge, do not force it; tell the engineer on the phone and we will plan around it.
Do you take night calls in Barking?
Yes. The 24/7 line runs through the night, and nights are when burst pipes tend to announce themselves.
Call an emergency plumber for Barking
Save 07950 619 002 under something you will remember mid-panic. When water is going where it should not, ring us. You can also read about our emergency plumbing service or browse the areas we cover.