What to expect when you call The Gas Man for emergency help.
Are your emergency phone lines manned 24 hours a day?
Yes. The Gas Man’s phone lines are manned 24 hours a day, so you can call about a plumbing or heating emergency during the night as well as during the day. Call 0191 206 9040 to explain the problem and discuss attendance availability.
What plumbing and heating emergencies can I call about?
Call about an active water leak, a sudden pipework problem, a heating breakdown or loss of hot water. Describe what is happening so the team can discuss the urgency and next step. See our plumbing repairs and boiler repairs pages for more details.
Which areas do you cover for emergency callouts?
Joe handles emergency enquiries in Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas. Give your full postcode when calling so the team can confirm whether your address can be covered and discuss availability. The homepage postcode checker gives an initial indication of the usual local area.
How quickly can Joe attend?
Attendance depends on your location, the problem and current availability. The team will discuss the expected timing when you call. A 24-hour phone service does not mean an immediate arrival is guaranteed, so please confirm the arrangements directly.
What should I tell the team when I call?
Give your name, callback number, full postcode and a clear description of the problem. Explain when it started, whether water is still escaping and whether heating, hot water or both have stopped working. Mention any household needs or access restrictions that affect the urgency or visit.
What information helps with an emergency boiler breakdown?
Have the boiler’s make and model ready if you know them, together with any visible fault code. Explain whether the boiler has stopped completely or works intermittently, and whether heating and hot water are both affected. You do not need to diagnose the fault before calling.
Should I use the contact form for an urgent problem?
Please call 0191 206 9040 for urgent plumbing or heating attention rather than waiting for an online reply. The contact form is useful for planned work and non-urgent enquiries, but sending it does not confirm an emergency appointment.
How are emergency callout charges and repairs agreed?
Ask the team to confirm any callout charge and how the visit will be priced when you call. Once Joe has assessed the problem, he can explain the proposed repair, any parts needed and the cost of further work before it is agreed.
Will the problem always be fixed on the first visit?
That depends on the fault, access and parts availability. Joe can assess the problem and explain what can be done during the visit and whether further work or a return appointment is needed. Describe the appliance and symptoms when calling to help prepare for the job.
Can landlords arrange emergency help for a tenant?
Yes. Landlords can call about plumbing or heating emergencies at Newcastle rental properties. Provide the property address, a description of the problem, access arrangements and the details of the person authorising the work. Confirm who will be at the property and how the team should contact them.