These ten services are the boiler, heating and plumbing work we arrange across Wandsworth, Putney, Southfields and Earlsfield, from a line at 11 Melrose Rd, London SW18 1ND that is answered at all hours. Each job goes to an independently owned partner company, which quotes in writing before work starts.
They are the ten jobs Wandsworth homes ring about most. Call 07727 932887, send the contact form, or read how we work first.
- Emergency Boiler Repair: lockouts, error codes, low pressure and kettling, fixed to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Emergency Plumbing: leaks, stuck stopcocks, toilets and floods, with the nearest partner sent.
- Boiler Servicing: an annual check of burner, flue, pressure and safety devices, roughly £70 to £120.
- Boiler Installation & Replacement: combi, system and regular boilers to Part L, roughly £2,000 to £3,500 for a combi.
- Central Heating Repair: cold radiators, pumps, valves, balancing and system cleansing to BS 7593.
- Radiator Repair & Installation: leaking valves, replacements and new radiators, roughly £110 to £350 each.
- Hot Water Cylinder Repair: vented and unvented cylinders, immersion heaters and Part G3 safety devices.
- Blocked Drains: rodding and jetting, with advice on what Thames Water is responsible for.
- Leak Detection & Repair: hidden leaks traced with moisture meters and thermal imaging.
- Burst Pipe Repair: stopping the water, making safe and repairing the pipe.
Where Each Service Fits Wandsworth's Homes
None of these came off a shelf. Each answers a fault that recurs in the area's own housing.
Boilers, Heating and Hot Water
Boiler repair, servicing, installation, central heating, radiators and cylinders all trace back to hard Thames Water and to Victorian and Edwardian terraces where boilers were fitted into homes built for coal. They belong together, because a heating call is rarely only the boiler.
Pipes, Leaks and Floods
Emergency plumbing, leak detection and burst pipe repair cover water where it should not be. In converted flats, one failure can reach the flat below, which is why quick isolation matters.
Drains
Blocked drains cover the waste side, and the borough's own flood investigation grouped storm incidents in Putney, Earlsfield and Clapham Common, where sewers were likely overwhelmed by surface water.
The Two Facts Under Every Quote
Two local facts steer how a job is planned.
The Water: 257 mg/l and Scale
Wandsworth's Thames Water supply is classed hard, which scales heat exchangers and cylinders, so servicing, filters and inhibitor matter more here than in a soft-water area.
The Houses: Victorian and Edwardian
The Grid at Southfields, the terraces off Garratt Lane and the villas of Putney Hill were built long before combi boilers, so flues, condensate pipes and pipe runs were improvised later.
Unsure which of the ten you need? Ring 07727 932887 and talk it through. For local detail, see Putney, Southfields or Earlsfield, or return to the home page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which services do you arrange?
Ten: emergency boiler repair, emergency plumbing, boiler servicing, boiler installation and replacement, central heating repair, radiator repair and installation, hot water cylinder repair, blocked drains, leak detection and repair, and burst pipe repair. They are the jobs Wandsworth homes ring about most. Each is carried out by an independently owned partner company matched to your call.
Do you do the work yourselves?
No. We take your call, find the independently owned local partner company that can reach you soonest and suits the fault, and text you its name and details before it arrives. The partner quotes in writing, does the work, invoices you and takes payment directly. We handle no payment or invoices, and if anything goes wrong we chase it for you.
Is there a call-out charge?
That depends on the partner company, which sets its own prices. Published London guides put standard call-outs at roughly £40 to £100, and one SW18 competitor advertises a flat £60. Evening and overnight visits cost more, at roughly £120 to £350 for a boiler call-out before parts. The partner states its charge in writing before it starts.
Can I get a price before anyone attends?
We do not quote prices on the phone, because the partner company only knows after seeing the fault. What you will get is a written quote before work starts, from the partner. Published London ranges give a rough guide, for example roughly £70 to £120 for a boiler service and £2,000 to £3,500 for a new combi installed.
What areas do these services cover?
Wandsworth Town, Putney, Southfields and Earlsfield, across SW18, SW15 and the Southfields edge of SW19. Those places are within a couple of miles of each other, so a nearby partner company is usually available. See the pages for Putney, Southfields and Earlsfield for the local detail on each.
Do you handle both emergencies and planned work?
Yes. The line is open at all hours for emergencies such as lockouts, leaks and burst pipes, and planned work such as boiler servicing, radiator installation and boiler replacement is booked through the same number. Planned jobs are usually arranged within a few days. We tell you honestly what is available when you call.
What standards does the work follow?
Gas work follows the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and the manufacturer's instructions. New boilers meet Building Regulations Part L, unvented cylinders Part G3, drainage Part H and water fittings the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. System cleansing follows BS 7593. These are the rules the work is built to, set out in each service page.
Why does hard water matter to these services?
Thames Water supply in Wandsworth is classed hard at about 257 mg/l of calcium carbonate, so scale builds up in boilers, cylinders, immersion heaters and valves, and makes sludge worse in radiators. It lies behind many of the boiler and hot water calls we take. A magnetic filter, inhibitor and an annual service are the usual protection.
How do I choose between repair and replacement?
Compare the repair quote with the age and condition of the appliance. A small fault on a boiler under about ten years old is normally worth repairing, while repeated faults, a failed heat exchanger or unavailable parts push towards replacement. The partner company gives its honest view in writing. See emergency boiler repair and boiler installation & replacement.
What if I am not sure which service I need?
Ring 07727 932887 and describe what is happening. Most problems become clear in the first minute or two: no heat is a boiler or heating job, water where it should not be is emergency plumbing or a leak, and a slow drain is a blockage. If it is a mix, we match you to a partner who can deal with all of it in one visit.
