Leak & Blocked Drain Repairs in Leicester
Burst pipes, leaks and blocked drains sorted fast by a Gas Safe, family-run team Leicester actually trusts.
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Checkatrade
10/10 · 131 reviews
Google Reviews
5.0 stars
Family Run
Steve & his son
Burst pipe flooding the kitchen. Toilet blocked and overflowing. A leak you can hear behind the wall but can't find. These are the calls that can't wait, and they're exactly the calls Steve and his son answer every week across Leicester and Glen Parva. We deal with leaking and burst pipes, blocked sinks, blocked toilets and blocked drains, tracing the problem properly rather than papering over it. Same-day emergency response wherever we can manage it, straight talk on price before any work starts, and a proper fix, not a temporary bodge that fails again next winter. Gas Safe registered, 10/10 on Checkatrade from 131 reviews, and 5.0 stars on Google. That's the reputation of a father-and-son team who've built their name on turning up when they say they will and sorting the problem properly the first time.
Water where it shouldn't be is one of those problems that never waits for a convenient time. A leaking pipe under the kitchen sink, a burst pipe in the loft after a cold snap, a toilet that won't stop overflowing, a kitchen drain that's backed up and stinking the house out. None of it can sit and wait a week for an appointment. That's what we're here for. Steve and his son cover leaks and blockages across Leicester and the surrounding villages, from a dripping tap that's slowly rotting a cupboard to a full-blown burst pipe flooding a hallway. We carry the tools and the parts to trace a leak, cut it out, and get it fixed properly first time, not just patched up to leak again in six months. Blocked drains and blocked toilets are the other call we get constantly. Whether it's tree roots, years of grease and wipes building up, or just old pipework that's finally given up, we've got rods, jetting equipment and cameras to find out exactly what's going on and clear it without digging your garden up unless there's genuinely no other way. We know the difference between a slow drip you can live with until Thursday and a burst pipe that's actively soaking your ceiling. If it's the second one, tell us and we'll get to you the same day wherever we can. No callout games, no inflated "emergency" pricing, just a straight answer on when we can get there and what it'll likely cost. Everything we do is backed by our Gas Safe registration where it's relevant, a 10/10 Checkatrade score from 131 reviews, and a 5.0 rating on Google. That's not us saying we're good, that's Leicester saying it. We turn up, we're straight with you about the problem and the price, and we don't leave until it's actually sorted.
Leak & Blocked Drain Repairs - recent jobs
Signs you might need this
Damp patch that keeps coming back
On a ceiling, a wall, under a sink, doesn't matter where. If it fades and reappears, there's a leak feeding it somewhere in the pipework.
Water bill's jumped and nothing's changed
Same household, same habits, bigger bill. That gap is often a leak running quietly behind a wall or under a floor.
Sink or bath takes forever to empty
Water sitting round the plughole means something's building up further down the pipe. Catch it now before it's a full blockage.
Gurgling when you flush, or a smell near the drain
Both are early warning signs. Don't wait for the blockage to actually stop anything draining.
Water pooling outside or round a sink cupboard
This one's worth calling about today. A pipe or joint has likely already failed somewhere close by.
Pressure's dropped at more than one tap
Could mean water's escaping somewhere in the system instead of reaching where it should. Get it checked rather than living with it.
How it works
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Get in touch straight away
Call or message and tell us what's happening, a burst pipe, water through the ceiling, a drain that won't clear. A photo helps us turn up prepared.
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We talk you through what to do right now
Stop tap, towels, whatever stops it getting worse in the next hour, we'll tell you over the phone while we're on our way.
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Same-day visit wherever we can manage it
Active leaks and flooding jump the queue. We don't make you wait a week for water that's actively doing damage.
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We trace the actual cause, not just the symptom
Rods, jetting, cameras, whatever it takes to find where it's really coming from, so you're not calling us back out in a fortnight.
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Fixed, explained, and we're still on the phone after
We carry out the repair, tell you plainly what caused it, and you can ring us afterwards if anything doesn't seem right.
Why choose The Plumb Doctor
- Family run by Steve and his son, people who take a flooded kitchen personally, not a call centre reading from a script.
- Gas Safe registered and 10/10 on Checkatrade from 131 reviews.
- We fix the actual cause of the leak or blockage, not a quick patch that fails again by winter.
- Straight pricing before we start, no inflated "emergency" surcharge because your kitchen's underwater.
Customers who've had this done
“Had a problem with my toilet cistern. Great communication, very polite, very professional, fixed the leaking toilet. I'd highly recommend Steve and the team at The Plumb Doctor.”
“Had our old en suite shower cubicle removed and a new quadrant shower fitted. Looks incredible. Well done to the whole team.”
“Wow, what absolute top service. Very professional, friendly and honest. Very clean throughout the job. Now my heating and water pressure is a hundred times better.”
Leak & Blocked Drain Repairs - frequently asked questions
- I've got water coming through my ceiling, can you come out today?
- If it's an active leak causing damage, yes, get in touch straight away and we'll do everything we can to get to you the same day. That's exactly the sort of job we prioritise.
- How do I know if it's a proper emergency or something that can wait?
- A steady drip under a sink or a slow-draining plughole can usually wait a day or two. A burst pipe, water coming through a ceiling or wall, or a toilet that won't stop flooding needs sorting straight away. If you're not sure, just call us and describe it, we'll tell you honestly whether it's urgent.
- Do you charge extra for emergency callouts?
- We're straight with you about pricing before we start. No hidden emergency surcharges or scare tactics, just a fair price for the job and the time it takes.
- What causes a blocked drain in the first place?
- Most of what we clear is a build-up of grease, wipes, hair, or general debris over time. Sometimes it's tree roots getting into older pipework, or a collapsed section of pipe underground. We'll find the actual cause rather than just clearing it and hoping it doesn't come back.
- Can you clear a blocked toilet without pulling it up?
- Most blockages can be cleared with rodding or jetting without removing the toilet. If we do need to lift it to sort a deeper problem, we'll explain why before we do anything.
- My outside drain keeps overflowing when it rains, can you fix that?
- Yes. That's usually a blockage or a collapsed pipe somewhere in the run. We'll use a drain camera if needed to find exactly where the problem is before digging anything up.
- Will you need to dig up my garden or driveway to fix a blocked drain?
- Not usually. Rodding and jetting clear the vast majority of blockages without any digging. We'd only recommend excavation if there's a genuine structural issue like a collapsed pipe, and we'd talk you through it first.
- How quickly can a small leak turn into a big problem?
- Quicker than most people think. A slow drip behind a wall or under a floor can rot timber, damage plaster and encourage mould long before you see any obvious sign of it. If you've noticed damp patches, a musty smell, or your water bill's crept up, it's worth getting it checked.
- Do you fix leaking pipes yourselves or just find them?
- Both. We trace the source of the leak, then carry out the repair there and then wherever possible, so you're not left waiting around for a second visit.
- Are you Gas Safe registered?
- Yes, we're Gas Safe registered, which covers any leak or plumbing work that touches gas appliances or pipework. For general water leaks and blocked drains that's not always relevant, but it's there when it matters.
- What areas around Leicester do you cover for emergency leak repairs?
- We're based in Glen Parva and cover Leicester and the surrounding villages. Give us a call and we'll let you know straight away whether we can get to you.
- How much does it cost to fix a leaking pipe or clear a blocked drain?
- It depends on the job, a straightforward tap leak is a lot less than a burst pipe behind a wall or a jetting job on a collapsed drain. We'll always give you a clear price before we start, no surprises on the invoice.