FS Group plumber fitting the waste pipe under a bathroom basin

Plumbers in Essex

Need a plumber in Essex? FS Group fixes leaks, taps, toilets and pipework in Chelmsford, Basildon, Southend, Harlow and across the county. For an emergency plumber, ring at any hour.

  • Available 24/7, 365 days
  • Plumbing from £80.00 + VAT
  • Rate given when you call
  • 6-month guarantee

Family-run since 1998

On call day and night

Call 0800 689 3497

Homes, landlords and businesses in Essex call our plumbers

Why FS Group

Plumbers who stop the water first, then fix the cause

Our plumbers work across Essex, from Brentwood and Billericay out to Witham, Clacton and Saffron Walden. Most calls are a leak, a dripping tap or a toilet that will not stop running. Some are a burst pipe with water pouring through a ceiling. Every engineer carries the common parts, so many jobs are finished on the first visit.

Help desk staffed 24/7Common parts on every vanDrains and plumbing in one visitFixed-price quotes6-month guarantee, T&Cs applyFamily-run since 1998
Plumbing ratesFrom £80.00 + VAT

It covers each half hour of a weekday job from 8am to 6pm. Evening and weekend rates differ, and the help desk tells you which applies.

See all our rates

What customers say about our plumbers

4.9
★★★★★
Google rating
★★★★★

We had a leak from the sink and they came as promised. The old man technician, very experienced, Rob knew what was the problem and sorted it out in minutes. Decent pricing as well. Definitely recommend.

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Anonymous
Sink leak · Reviews.co.uk
★★★★★

Amazing service, Uchenna went above and beyond today to fix my tap. Will definitely be recommending him to all my friends and I’ll be using this service again in the future!

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Nicholas
Tap repair · Reviews.co.uk
★★★★★

Kitchen tap replaced. A job well done. Valuable advice given. A good genuine company.

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Anonymous
Kitchen tap · Reviews.co.uk
★★★★★

My plumber was James, ABSOLUTELY outstanding, He went above and beyond to resolve my issue, AMAZING ATTITUDE! Completely professional, Absolutely 150% would recommend him to any of my friends and family, OUTSTANDING SERVICE Thanks a million

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Miss Rose Fay
Plumbing · Reviews.co.uk
★★★★★

Installed new tap when old one couldn't be saved, stayed within budget, arrived early as arranger and Gabriel was very friendly and professional.

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Gemma
New tap · Reviews.co.uk
★★★★★

I found FS in the yellow pages Felix was very polite & professional in replacing our kitchen tap, highly recommend this Company. Excellent Job done. Thank you.

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Caroline & Violet Henry
Kitchen tap · Reviews.co.uk

Where we work

Where our plumbers work in Essex

Essex towns on our plumbers' rounds, by area, with each postcode.

Chelmsford and mid Essex

ChelmsfordCM1South Woodham FerrersCM3BraintreeCM7WithamCM8HalsteadCO9

Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock

BasildonSS14BillericayCM12WickfordSS12BrentwoodCM14GraysRM17Stanford-le-HopeSS17

Southend and Rochford

Southend-on-SeaSS1Leigh-on-SeaSS9ShoeburynessSS3RochfordSS4RayleighSS6Canvey IslandSS8

Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford

HarlowCM20EppingCM16LoughtonIG10Waltham AbbeyEN9Saffron WaldenCB11Great DunmowCM6

Tendring coast

Clacton-on-SeaCO15Frinton-on-SeaCO13Walton-on-the-NazeCO14HarwichCO12

Essex town not shown? Give us a ring and we confirm a plumber can come.

More postcodes we cover

CM1, CM2ChelmsfordCM3South Woodham FerrersCM4IngatestoneCM6Great DunmowCM7, CM8Braintree, WithamCM11, CM12BillericayCM13 to CM15Brentwood, Shenfield, HuttonCM16EppingCM17 to CM20HarlowCM24, CB10, CB11Stansted, Saffron WaldenSS0 to SS3, SS9Southend, Westcliff, Leigh, ShoeburynessSS4 to SS6Rochford, Hockley, RayleighSS7, SS8Benfleet, Canvey IslandSS11 to SS16Wickford, Basildon, Pitsea, LaindonSS17Stanford-le-Hope, CorringhamRM16 to RM20Grays, Tilbury, PurfleetIG7, IG9, IG10Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill, LoughtonEN9Waltham AbbeyCO9HalsteadCO12 to CO15Harwich, Frinton, Walton, Clacton

Pipe ownership

Who looks after which water pipe

Pipes in your home
Every pipe, tap and valve inside the house is the owner's. If you rent, your landlord must keep them working.
Your supply pipe
The pipe from your boundary into the house is yours too. That holds even where it runs under a drive.
The main in the street
The water main, and the short pipe to your outside stop tap, belong to the water supplier. Report leaks there to them.
FS Group plumber working on the pipe below a toilet cisternCM, SS, RM, IG, CO and CB postcodes

Find your inside stopcock before you need it. In most Essex homes it sits under the kitchen sink.

Who we work for

Homes, landlords and businesses

Owners and renters

In a Chelmsford semi or a Southend flat, you hear the half-hour rate before a plumber is booked.

Landlords and agents

Agents in Basildon and Harlow use us between tenants and for repairs tenants report. Each job comes with photos and a report.

About our plumbing services

Shops, cafés and offices

Businesses in Braintree and Chelmsford can book plumbing work before opening or after closing. Priority Account holders get quicker visits on agreed rates.

About Priority Accounts

Plumbing jobs we do across Essex

From a dripping tap in Rayleigh to a burst pipe in Grays, one call covers it. Say what is happening and the help desk sends a plumber.

How it works

What happens after you ring

1

Call the help desk

Ring 0800 689 3497 at any hour and describe the leak or fault. You can also ask for a callback.

2

Hear the rate

We tell you the half-hour rate before a plumber sets off for Chelmsford, Basildon or your road.

3

Fixed and tested

The plumber repairs the fault and checks for leaks before leaving. Our repair comes with a six-month guarantee, T&Cs apply.

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What we see most

The plumbing problems we fix most often

Limescale in taps and valves

Much of Essex has hard water. Scale builds up in taps, valves and shower heads until they drip or stick.

Running cisterns

A worn fill valve or flush seal lets water run into the pan all day. It wastes water and you hear it at night.

Leaks behind the bath

A failed seal or a loose joint behind the bath panel can soak the floor for weeks before anyone notices.

Pipes that freeze

Pipes in lofts, garages and outside walls can freeze in a cold snap. A split pipe often shows only once it thaws.

Washing machine hoses

Supply hoses perish with age. A split one behind the machine can flood a kitchen floor in minutes.

Low water pressure

A weak flow can mean a stopcock left half shut, a scaled valve or a leak on the supply pipe. We test to find out which.

Questions for our Essex plumbers

Do you send emergency plumbers in Essex?
Yes. The help desk is staffed day and night, weekends included. For a burst pipe or water through a ceiling, the nearest free plumber is sent.
What should I do while I wait?
Turn the water off at the stopcock and keep away from wet sockets. Open the cold taps to drain the pipes, and photograph any damage for your insurer.
Can you find a leak I cannot see?
Often, yes. Damp patches and a drop in pressure point to a hidden leak. So does a meter that turns with every tap off. We trace it before opening anything up.
Do you fit taps and toilets as well as repair them?
Yes. We supply and fit taps, cisterns, toilets and shower valves, or fit ones you have bought. The plumber checks the fittings match your pipework first.
How much does a plumber cost in Essex?
Plumbing starts at £80.00 + VAT for every weekday half hour between 8am and 6pm. Evenings, nights and weekends have their own rates. You are told the rate before booking.
Who pays for a plumbing repair in a rented home?
In most tenancies the landlord does. The law makes landlords keep water pipes, toilets, basins and baths in repair. Letting agents can book us directly.
Can one visit sort a drain and a plumbing fault?
Yes. Our engineers do both, so a slow sink and a leaking trap can be fixed on the same call.
Is your plumbing work guaranteed?
Yes. Our plumbing workmanship is guaranteed for six months, T&Cs apply. If the leak or fault returns in that time, call and we come back.

Need a plumber in Essex?

Ring at any hour. You hear the rate before we send a plumber.