24 Hour Plumber in Brighton, Hove & the BN Postcodes
The 24 Hour Plumber covers the BN postcode area including Brighton, Hove, Worthing and Shoreham, with 24 hour emergency call-outs and booked work for homes, landlords and hospitality businesses.
Brighton and Hove have an unusually high proportion of converted flats, HMOs and holiday lets, plus a large hospitality sector. That means shared stacks, high-turnover tenancies and businesses that cannot afford to close because a washroom is out of action.
Coastal exposure matters too: salt air is hard on external pipework, boiler flues and fixings, and older seafront properties often have pipework that has been repaired repeatedly rather than renewed.
What we see in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
Converted flats and HMOs
Multiple bathrooms plumbed into a stack designed for one household is the standard Brighton conversion problem. It shows up as slow drainage, gurgling and blockages that recur every few months.
Holiday lets and hospitality
Short-let properties and food businesses need fast turnaround because downtime costs money directly. Out-of-hours attendance is often the only workable option.
Coastal wear on external pipework
Salt-laden air accelerates corrosion on external fittings, brackets and flue terminals. External pipework here needs checking more often than inland.
Plumbing services available in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
Emergency plumber in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
Round-the-clock call-outs for burst pipes, uncontrolled leaks, loss of water and unusable toilets.
Leaks & burst pipes in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
Tracing hidden leaks under floors, behind walls and above ceilings, then repairing the pipework properly.
Blocked drains in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
Clearing blocked toilets, basins, sinks, showers, soil stacks and external drain runs.
Taps, toilets & showers in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
The everyday jobs: dripping taps, running toilets, leaking traps, new basins and shower valves.
Boilers & heating in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
Heating system plumbing: pressure loss, cold radiators, leaking valves, pumps and controls.
Hot water cylinders in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
Repairs and replacements for vented and unvented cylinders, immersion heaters and hot water controls.
Bathroom installation in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
Full bathroom plumbing, en-suites, cloakrooms, and moving supply and waste to a new layout.
Landlord & commercial in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
Reactive call-outs, tenant liaison and planned maintenance for landlords, agents and commercial sites.
Towns and districts we cover here
Not listed? Coverage is based on travel time rather than a strict boundary — call with your postcode and we will tell you straight away.
The work we do in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
Illustrative photographs of the types of job described on this page.



Call-out prices in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
The same rates apply across every area we cover. The band is confirmed on the phone before an engineer sets off, and parts are itemised separately.
| When we attend | Hours | Call-out incl. first hour |
|---|---|---|
| Standard hours | 8am–6pm, Monday to Friday | £99 |
| Evening | 6pm–10pm | £129 |
| Night | 10pm–8am | £169 |
| Saturday | All day Saturday | £129 |
| Sunday | All day Sunday | £149 |
| Bank holidays | All day | £199 |
Each call-out includes the first hour on site. Time after the first hour is charged at £95 per hour. Parts are charged on top and itemised on the invoice.
Plumbing jobs we cover in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
These are the jobs we are asked for most often in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast (BN1–BN18 and surrounding districts). All of them are covered by the same call-out pricing: £99 standard hours, £129 evenings and Saturdays, £169 nights, £149 Sundays and £199 bank holidays, each including the first hour on site, then £95 per hour with parts itemised separately.
- General plumbing in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastEveryday domestic plumbing, from a leaking waste to a new appliance connection.
- Emergency plumber service in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastCalls answered day and night for burst pipes, escaping water and loss of supply.
- Plumbing repairs in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastFault found first, then the failed part repaired or replaced — not the whole fitting.
- Water leak detection in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastTracing hidden leaks under floors, behind walls and above ceilings before cutting in.
- Pipe fitting in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastCopper and plastic pipe runs, alterations, re-routes and repairs to failed sections.
- Tap repair in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastDripping, stiff or squealing taps — cartridges, washers, seals or a full replacement.
- Blocked sinks in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastKitchen and basin waste cleared at the trap, the branch or the stack.
- Blocked baths in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastStanding water in a bath or shower tray cleared and the waste run checked.
- Blocked toilets in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastToilets filling to the rim or draining slowly, including shared soil stacks.
- Shower installation in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastMixer and thermostatic showers, valves, trays and enclosures fitted and tested.
- Shower repair in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastShowers running hot and cold, weak flow, leaking valves and blocked shower waste.
- Bathroom and kitchen plumbing in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastFirst and second fix supply and waste for new bathrooms, en-suites and kitchens.
- Radiator installation in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastNew radiators and towel rails fitted, including moving or extending heating pipework.
- Radiator repair in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastCold radiators, leaking valves and unions, bleeding and balancing the system.
- Radiator thermostatic valve installation in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastTRVs fitted to individual radiators so each room can be controlled separately.
- Radiator thermostatic valve repair in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastSeized pins, weeping TRV bodies and heads that no longer control the radiator.
- Water pump installation in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastShower and whole-house booster pumps, plus heating circulating pumps, fitted.
- Water pump repair in Brighton, Hove & Sussex CoastNoisy, seized or non-starting shower, booster and circulating pumps.
We do not currently offer kitchen jetting, water softener installation or CCTV drain surveys. If a job is outside what we do, we say so on the phone rather than attending.
Plumbing in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast: common questions
Book a visit in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
For planned work, pick a date and time window and we will call to confirm. Enquiries go straight to Hello@the24hourplumber.co.uk. If water is escaping now, please call instead.
Nearby areas we also cover
Also useful: Croydon local search hub (towns map, prices and listing details for CR0–CR8), or send photos of a non-urgent job on our service enquiry page.
Request a quote in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast
For anything urgent, please call — it is always faster than a form.
Need a plumber in Brighton, Hove & Sussex Coast?
Calls answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including bank holidays. Tell us your postcode and what you can see, and we'll give you a realistic arrival window before you commit to anything.
Phone: 020 8798 2063
