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Company & Registration
Is OnTime Plumbers Gas Safe registered and insured?
Yes. All OnTime Plumbers engineers are Gas Safe registered and fully insured to work throughout London, Hertfordshire, Essex and Surrey.
What does Gas Safe registered mean?
Gas Safe Register is the official, legally required register for gas engineers in the UK. Being registered means our engineers are qualified and regularly checked to work safely on boilers and gas appliances.
How long has OnTime Plumbers been in business?
We've completed over 1,000 jobs across London with 300+ five-star Google reviews, building a reputation for fast, reliable emergency plumbing.
How do I get in touch?
Call us 24/7 on 08000 584799, or use our online contact form and we'll call you back.
Contact Us →Costs & Estimates
How much does an emergency call-out cost?
Callouts start from £49. The final price depends on the job, but we always confirm the price with you before any work begins — no hidden charges.
How much does boiler repair cost?
Boiler repair costs vary depending on the fault, but we always give you a clear, upfront quote after diagnosing the issue — before any work starts.
How do you price a job?
We always confirm the price with you upfront before any work begins — clear and honest, with no hidden costs.
Contact Us →Plumbing Services
Do you handle both emergency and routine plumbing?
Yes. We handle everything from urgent burst pipes and blocked drains to routine boiler servicing and central heating maintenance.
How quickly can you respond to an emergency?
We offer 24/7 emergency call-outs and aim to be at your door within 45–60 minutes across London.
Do you also work on boilers and central heating?
Yes. Beyond general plumbing, we provide boiler repair and installation, central heating diagnostics and repair, and gas leak call-outs — a complete plumbing service under one Gas Safe registered team.
What if my boiler needs a full replacement?
If a repair isn't cost-effective, we'll talk you through installation options and give you a clear, upfront quote for a full boiler replacement.
Service Areas
Which parts of London do you serve?
We cover all of Greater London — every borough, and aim to be at your door within 45–60 minutes for emergencies.
Do you work outside London?
Yes. We also cover Hertfordshire, Essex and Surrey.
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