Plumbers in Smethwick
Looking for a plumber in Smethwick? The plumbers below are listed with their real Google rating where they have one. We list 41 in total, and the 40 below are the ones rated and detailed enough to choose between. Send a job request from any listing, saying what needs doing and when suits, and the business comes back to you with a price and a time. No payment is taken online.
Plumbers in Smethwick at a glance
The 40 plumbers shown in Smethwick are based across 2 postcode districts (B67, B66), so there is usually one close by whichever side of Smethwick you are on.
9 of them carry Google reviews, 172 between them, averaging 4.4 out of 5. Worth reading before you pick on price alone, because the cheapest quote is a false economy if the work needs doing twice.
The highest rated is am carpentry at 5.0 from 19 reviews.
Of the 11 where we hold working hours, 9 work on a Saturday and 6 on a Sunday. Weekend slots go first, so asking a few days ahead usually gets you a better choice than ringing round on the day.
Good to know in Smethwick
- Water: most homes in the B66 postcode district are supplied by South Staffs Water. Hardness in the main supply zone is 146 mg/l (slightly hard). Harder water leaves limescale in boilers, immersion heaters, showers and taps, so it is worth asking about a scale reducer or filter when a new boiler or water heater goes in.
- Drains and sewers: Severn Trent looks after the public sewers here, including most shared drains that serve more than one property. A blocked drain inside your own boundary is usually yours to clear.
- Gas: Cadent runs the gas network across the West Midlands. If you smell gas, call the free national gas emergency line on 0800 111 999 straight away, before you call a gas engineer.
- Planning and building regulations: Sandwell Council handles planning applications and building control for Smethwick. Larger jobs such as extensions, new windows and rewiring need building regulations sign off, which your tradesperson can often self certify through a scheme such as Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT or FENSA.
Water figures: Severn Trent and South Staffs Water supply zone data, 2025 to 2026, via TapWaterData (read 3 Nov 2026). Check your own postcode with your water company, as hardness varies by street.
What a plumber does
A plumber handles the water side of a home: leaking taps and pipes, toilets that will not flush or stop running, blocked sinks, new radiators and the plumbing behind a kitchen or bathroom. In Smethwick most plumbing jobs are small and urgent, so the useful questions are whether they can come today, what they charge to turn up, and whether the price is fixed or hourly.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find an emergency plumber in Smethwick?
Pick a plumber below and send a quote request. On the last step you can mark the job as an emergency, so the business sees at once that it cannot wait. We do not promise call-out times, so if water is coming through a ceiling or near electrics, turn off the stopcock first. Emergency and out of hours visits usually cost more than a booked one, so ask for the price before the plumber sets off.
What should I do if a pipe freezes or bursts?
Turn off the water at the stopcock straight away. For a frozen pipe with no leak, thaw it slowly with a hot water bottle or a hairdryer on low, working from the tap end, never with a naked flame. For a burst, open the cold taps to drain the system, switch off the boiler, and keep water away from electrics until a plumber has repaired it.
Do I need a plumber or a gas engineer?
A plumber deals with water, waste and heating pipework. Anything involving gas, including a boiler, a gas hob or a gas fire, must be done by an engineer on the Gas Safe Register. Many businesses are both, so check the listing or ask.
What should I do about a leak before the plumber arrives?
Turn off the water at the stopcock, usually under the kitchen sink or where the mains pipe enters the house, and switch off the boiler if the leak is near it. Put a container under the drip and move anything electrical away from the water.
Should I ask for a fixed price or an hourly rate?
For a clear job, such as replacing a tap or a toilet cistern, ask for a fixed price including parts. For fault finding an hourly rate is normal, but ask how the first hour is charged and whether there is a call-out fee.
How do I get a quote from plumbers in Smethwick?
Pick a listing on this page and send a quote request saying what needs doing and when suits you. The business comes back to you with a price and a time. It is free to ask, and no payment is taken online.
Are the plumbers on this page vetted?
Not yet. Listings marked Claimed have been claimed by the business and are kept up to date by them; the rest come from public records such as Companies House and Google and are marked as not yet claimed. Every listing shows its real Google rating and review count where one exists. We do not check registers or insurance yet, so ask for a Gas Safe or NICEIC/NAPIT number and check it yourself.
What should I check before I hire a plumber?
Ask for a written quote and what it includes, who will do the work, whether they are insured, and any registration the trade needs, such as Gas Safe for gas work or a Part P scheme for electrics. Never pay the full amount up front.
Is the water hard in Smethwick?
Most homes in the B66 postcode district are supplied by South Staffs Water, and hardness in the main supply zone is 146 mg/l (slightly hard), from 2025 to 2026 supply zone data. It varies by street, so check your postcode with your water company.
Who do I call if I smell gas in Smethwick?
Call the national gas emergency number, 0800 111 999, free at any time. Cadent runs the gas network in the West Midlands and will send an engineer to make it safe. Then book a Gas Safe registered engineer for any repair.
Prices and availability are confirmed by each business. No payment is taken online, you pay the tradesperson directly.