Emergency tap shutoff in Exeter
Professional emergency tap shutoff services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Emergency tap shutoff in Exeter - stuck or leaking taps isolated fast to stop water damage. We find the isolation valve, free it if stuck, and stop the flow.
Stop The Water Now
Tap won't turn off. Water spraying everywhere. Valve seized. You need the water stopped now, not tomorrow. We locate isolation, free stuck valves, and stop the damage.
💡 Pro tip: Know where your mains stopcock is before you need it. Usually under the kitchen sink or where the water enters the house.
Isolated vs Flooding
| ✅ Water Stopped | ❌ Still Running |
|---|---|
| Damage limited | Getting worse |
| Can assess | Can't see problem |
| Start drying | Keep flooding |
| Next steps clear | Chaos continues |
Common Causes
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Stuck tap | Isolation valve |
| Burst fitting | Mains shutoff |
| Seized valve | Free and turn |
| Unknown stopcock | Locate and turn |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Locate | Find isolation point |
| Free | Ease seized valves |
| Stop | Turn off water |
| Assess | What caused it |
📦 You're Left With
- Water stopped
- Damage limited
- Problem identified
- Next steps known
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency tap shutoff | 30-45 mins | £60 |
£60 minimum. If tap repair is straightforward, we can do it same visit.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Stuck tap - Won't turn off
✅ Burst fitting - Water everywhere
✅ Seized valve - Can't isolate
✅ Don't know stopcock - Need to find it
Why Choose Us for Emergency tap shutoff in Exeter?
Fast response
Water stopped
Damage limited
Next steps advised
What to Expect
Step 1: Locate
Find isolation point.
Step 2: Free
Ease any seized valves.
Step 3: Stop
Turn off and assess situation.
🔧 DIY Tips
Trying to stop water yourself? Here's what works:
🔧 What you need to know
- Mains stopcock location
- Isolation valves on appliances
- Direction to turn (clockwise off)
📐 Emergency steps
- Turn off at isolation valve first
- If seized, try mains stopcock
- Turn clockwise to close
- Don't force - you'll snap it
- Towels to limit damage
⚠️ Important points
- Seized valves need careful handling
- Don't crank hard on old taps
- Know valve locations beforehand
- Have torch ready (stopcocks are dark)
💡 Pro trick: If isolation valve is seized, tap it gently with a wrench handle while trying to turn. Vibration can free corrosion.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚰 Speed matters - water damage happens fast. Every minute of flooding means more drying, more damage, higher costs.
Combine with:
- Tap repair/replacement
- Add isolation valves
- Plumbing check
Related services:
- Tap repair
- Plumbing
- Water damage cleanup
Frequently Asked Questions
Can't you just turn it off?
Isolation valves seize up, stopcocks get stuck, or people don't know where they are. We find them, free them if stuck, and stop the water.
What if there's no isolation valve?
We turn off at the mains stopcock. Then we can add an isolation valve for next time while we're there.
Will the water damage be covered?
Usually by home insurance, yes. But limiting the damage by quick shutoff is essential. Take photos for your claim.
Can you fix the tap too?
Often yes - depends on the problem. We assess once the water is off. Sometimes a repair is quick, sometimes a new tap is needed.
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