Leaks and burst pipes
Water dripping through the ceiling, a burst pipe or a leaking joint. Close the main valve, mark the request as urgent and describe what you see.
Plumber · Paris
Plumber in Paris
Leak, blocked drain, toilet or water heater trouble? Describe the problem in a few lines. An independent local plumber contacts you and agrees the price with you before starting.
- Free request, no obligation
- Price agreed before any work starts
- Write in English or French
Describe your plumbing problem
Free. Your number only goes to the plumber who handles your request.
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Plumbing jobs we pass on in Paris
For flats, houses, offices and shops. Pick the closest one in the form, the plumber asks for the details.
Blocked drains and toilets
Sinks, showers, baths, toilets and drain pipes that drain slowly, smell or overflow, unblocked with the right tools.
Water heaters and boilers
No hot water, a heater that trips or leaks: repair, descaling and replacement of water heaters (chauffe-eau, ballon) and boilers.
Bathroom and kitchen plumbing
Shower, bath, washbasin, sink, dishwasher and washing machine connections for a renovation or a new appliance.
Taps, sinks and radiators
Dripping taps, worn valves, wobbly sinks, a toilet that keeps running, radiators that leak or stay cold.
Leak detection
A damp patch, a water bill that jumps or a meter that turns with every tap closed: the plumber looks for the hidden leak.
How it works
Describe the problem
What is wrong, where you are and how urgent it is. Photos help, keep them ready for the call.
A local plumber contacts you
Your request goes to an independent plumber who works in your part of Paris.
Price agreed first
The plumber explains what needs doing and agrees the price with you. If it does not suit you, you can say no.
How fast a plumber can come depends on who is available in your area. If it is urgent, say so in your message.
Plumbing in Paris
Most Parisians live in apartment buildings, many of them Haussmann-era blocks from the second half of the 19th century with shared risers, old cast iron or lead pipes and narrow service ducts. A leak in one flat quickly becomes a water damage case for the neighbours below, handled between insurers with a joint report (constat amiable dégât des eaux). Paris water is hard, so limescale builds up in water heaters (cumulus), taps and toilets.
Many flats have electric hot water tanks rather than gas boilers. Plumbers must hold a recognised qualification or proven experience, and a written quote is mandatory before any repair over 150 euro including VAT.
Typical market prices
EUR 70-140/hour excl. VAT in the Paris area + EUR 30-60 travel, simple emergency job EUR 150-300, night/weekend surcharge (indicative)
Indicative range seen on the local market, not a quote. The final price depends on the job and is agreed directly with the plumber before work starts.
Why send your request here
Plumbers only
This site only handles plumbing jobs, so your request goes to someone who does this work every day.
Price before work
No work should start until you have agreed the price with the plumber. You are free to decline.
Your language
Write your request in English or French. Tell us which language you prefer for the call.
Free, no obligation
Sending a request costs nothing. The work is carried out and invoiced by the plumber.
Plumbing questions in Paris
How much does a plumber cost in Paris?
Indicative rates in the Paris area are around 70 to 140 euro per hour excluding VAT, with travel fees of 30 to 60 euro. A simple emergency job is often 150 to 300 euro. Night and weekend surcharges are common.
Are English speaking plumbers available?
Some plumbers in Paris speak English, but not all. Tell us in the form that you need English and we take it into account when passing on your request.
Will I get a written quote?
In France a written quote is mandatory before any repair work above 150 euro including VAT, and below that amount you can still ask for one. Do not sign a quote you do not understand.
There is water coming from my ceiling, what should I do?
Go up to the neighbour above, cut the water if you can, and contact the building's syndic or caretaker (gardien). Take photos for the insurance claim (constat amiable dégât des eaux).
I rent, who pays?
Routine maintenance and small repairs are generally the tenant's responsibility, while replacing worn installations is the landlord's. Inform your landlord or agency in writing.
Which VAT rate applies?
Repairs in a home completed more than two years ago are usually invoiced at 10% VAT, and some energy saving work at 5.5%. New builds and professional premises are at 20%. The rate should appear on the quote.
A leak, a blockage, no hot water?
Describe the problem in two minutes. A local plumber calls you back and agrees the price before any work.