How do I get an instant quote for a plumber without calling around
Blake FolgadoCo-founder, Tradehand
Get an instant quote for a plumber without calling around on Tradehand: describe the plumbing job on /quote, get the price by text, then a local plumber takes the work. Quoting is free for homeowners, and your details stay with one plumber.
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Steps: quote without the phone round
Describe the plumbing job
Get the price by text
A local plumber takes it
Plumbing checks that are not optional
Plumbing is not one licence. WaterSafe is the national accreditation body for approved plumbers; approved contractors can carry out certain water fittings work under the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations without prior notice to the water undertaker. Separately, any gas boiler, cooker or pipework job must be done by someone on the Gas Safe Register. A Tradehand listing does not replace those checks.
When to skip the online quote
Skip /quote for a gas smell, no hot water in midwinter with vulnerable people in the home, or a burst that is flooding. Those need emergency response, not a priced booking flow. For taps, wastes, cisterns, showers and planned bathroom work, /quote or a homepage search for plumbers is the faster path than dialling directories.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get an instant quote for a plumber without calling around?
Use Tradehand /quote: describe the plumbing job, get the price by text, then a local plumber takes the work. No calling around, and homeowners pay nothing to Tradehand to quote.
Do I still need to check WaterSafe or Gas Safe?
Yes when the work is regulated. Water fittings work should go to a WaterSafe approved plumber. Any gas work needs a Gas Safe registered engineer. Confirm on the scheme register before the visit.
Source: WaterSafe: national accreditation body for approved plumbers in the UK
Is an online plumber quote right for a burst pipe emergency?
No. A flooding burst needs your water supplier's emergency line or an emergency plumber who can attend now. Tradehand /quote is for planned and routine plumbing, not life-or-property emergencies.
Will several plumbers ring me?
No. On Tradehand your details stay with the plumber who takes the job. It is not a shared lead sold to multiple firms.
What does the plumber pay Tradehand?
No monthly fee and no lead fee. The first £10,000 collected carries no Tradehand fee; then Tradehand earns 5% of invoice payments it collects.
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WaterSafe and Gas Safe register links checked on 15 September 2026.