Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about booking, pricing and what’s included.

Do you charge a call-out fee? +
There’s no separate “call-out” fee. Work is charged as time on site: £98 for the first hour, then £49 per 30 minutes thereafter. Once I attend, the first hour charge applies.
How do you price jobs? +
Pricing is time and materials. Labour is £98 for the first hour, then £49 per 30 minutes after that. Materials are charged at cost + 25% (handling and procurement).
How do I book? +
Booking is simple: call and speak directly to the engineer who will be doing the work. No call centres, no chatbots, no booking portals.
When and how do I pay? +
Payment is due on completion and before I leave site. Bank transfer or card are accepted (no cash).
Do you do emergencies / out-of-hours? +
Sometimes, subject to availability. If I can attend out-of-hours, the rate will be confirmed at the time of booking. Typical emergencies include active leaks and sewage backing up.
What areas do you cover? +
Based in Ascot and covering West Berkshire and surrounding areas including Bracknell, Warfield, Sunningdale and Windsor. If you’re outside the core area, call with your postcode and I’ll confirm availability.
Do you fit customer-supplied parts? +
Yes. Labour time is chargeable as normal. Please note: any warranty is with the manufacturer/supplier, and return visits due to part failure, incompatibility or missing components are chargeable.
Do you work on boilers or gas? +
No. I carry out plumbing work only. I don’t undertake gas/boiler work or provide gas-related certification.
What if you discover extra issues once you start? +
With older plumbing, issues can reveal themselves once things are opened up (seized valves, corroded pipework, previous alterations, hidden leaks). If anything changes the scope, I’ll explain what I’m seeing and the options, and we’ll agree the next step before any additional work is done.
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Defender Plumbing & Drainage

Local plumbing and drainage services covering Ascot, West Berkshire and surrounding areas. Leaks, blockages, toilets, taps, radiators and valves.

Areas covered

  • Ascot
  • Sunningdale
  • Bracknell
  • Warfield
  • Windsor
  • Virginia Water

Business details

Defender Plumbing & Drainage is a trading name of
DEFENDER NETWORK SOLUTIONS LTD

Company No. 16422145

Terms & Conditions

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