English-Speaking Plumber in Paris | 24/7 Emergency Service
Your toilet is blocked, your water heater has stopped, or water is coming through the ceiling. You are in Paris, and the plumber on the phone only speaks French.
Réseau Tubulure is a network of plumbers in Paris and the inner suburbs, and many of our plumbers speak English. You explain the problem in English, you get the price in English before any work starts, and you receive a report you can send to your landlord, your building manager (syndic) or your insurer.
Need a plumber now? Call 01 89 70 15 36 (from abroad: +33 1 89 70 15 36) or send photos on WhatsApp. Fast response 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, with priority for emergencies.
Emergency plumber near you in Paris, in English
We cover every arrondissement of Paris (75) and the inner suburbs: Hauts-de-Seine (92), Seine-Saint-Denis (93) and Val-de-Marne (94). Calls are taken day and night, weekends and public holidays included. Emergencies such as active leaks, flooding or a toilet that cannot be used go first.
Plumbing services we cover
- Emergency plumbing, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
- Leak detection and repair, including water coming through the ceiling
- Unblocking toilets, sinks, showers and drains
- Water heater (ballon d'eau chaude) repair and replacement
- Taps, showers and toilets: repair, installation, replacement
- Everyday plumbing jobs in Paris flats and houses
- Heating and boilers: breakdowns, annual servicing, radiators
- Air conditioning: installation, servicing, repair
How it works in English
- Call or WhatsApp us in English. Call 01 89 70 15 36 or send a message, photos or a short video on WhatsApp. Tell us what is happening and the address.
- You get the price before any work starts. The plumber checks the problem, explains it and gives you the price in English. You decide whether to go ahead.
- You get an invoice and photos. Once the job is done, you receive the invoice and photos of the work, ready for your landlord, syndic or insurer.
How much does a plumber cost in Paris?
Our prices are public. Main lines from our price list (excl. VAT):
- Simple unblocking (sink, shower, one outlet): €150
- Toilet unblocking with the bowl removed: €470
- Non-invasive leak detection: €250
- Small repair (seal, float valve, dripping tap): €115 to €155
- Mixer tap supplied and fitted: €220 to €265
- 100 L water heater supplied and fitted, old one removed: €1,190 to €1,400
- Travel and parking, on a separate line: €90 in Paris, €115 in Hauts-de-Seine, €125 in Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-de-Marne. Sundays and public holidays: +€65
Example: a simple unblocking in Paris costs €150 plus €90 travel, €240 excl. VAT, so €264 including the 10% VAT that applies in a home more than 2 years old. Business premises and new homes pay 20% VAT.
Want a figure for your own case? Answer four questions in our online price calculator. The final price is confirmed on site, before any work starts.
Common plumbing problems in Paris flats
Blocked toilet
It is the most common call. Old Parisian buildings have narrow, ageing pipes, and wipes or grease block them fast. We unblock with professional tools, never harsh chemicals, and tell you what caused it. See also: blocked toilet, what to do and what to avoid.
No hot water
Most Paris flats have an electric water heater (ballon d'eau chaude) on the wall or in a cupboard. If it stops heating, leaks or trips the power, we check whether a repair is worth it before suggesting a replacement. Paris water is hard, so scale is a frequent cause.
Water coming through the ceiling
Turn off the water at the main valve if you can, and tell your neighbour above and your landlord. We find the source, repair it and give you a report with photos. Who pays depends on where the leak starts: our guide on leaks in a co-owned building explains the rules.
Heating breakdown in winter
A boiler showing an error code or radiators that stay cold: send us a photo of the boiler display and our heating engineers will tell you what to check first.
Why choose local plumbers who speak English
- You understand the quote. Words like "groupe de sécurité" or "siphon" are explained, and you know what you are paying for.
- No surprise on the invoice. The price is given before any work, and travel always sits on its own line.
- Papers that work in France. Invoice and photos for your landlord, syndic or insurer.
- Local knowledge. Old Haussmann buildings, shared pipes (colonnes), building rules and hard water.
FAQ for English speakers in Paris
Can I find an emergency plumber near me at night or at the weekend?
Yes. Réseau Tubulure takes calls 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, across Paris (75), Hauts-de-Seine (92), Seine-Saint-Denis (93) and Val-de-Marne (94). Call 01 89 70 15 36 and explain the problem in English. Emergencies are handled first.
How much does a plumber cost in Paris?
A simple unblocking is €150 excl. VAT and a small repair €115 to €155 excl. VAT, plus €90 travel in Paris. A simple unblocking in Paris comes to €264 including 10% VAT. All prices are on our price list page.
Will I know the price before any work starts?
Yes. The plumber gives you the price in English before starting, and you decide whether to go ahead. Afterwards you receive an invoice and photos of the work.
Can I send photos before the plumber comes?
Yes. Send photos or a short video on WhatsApp. It helps us understand the problem and bring the right parts.
Is there an extra charge on Sundays or at night?
Sundays and public holidays add €65 excl. VAT. A night call-out is priced on the phone, before the plumber travels.
Who pays for a leak in a rented flat?
It depends on where the leak comes from: your own fittings, the flat's pipes or the building's shared pipes. Our report and photos help your landlord, the syndic and the insurers decide.
What if I don't speak any French?
No problem. Many of our plumbers speak English and can explain the job, the price and the paperwork in English.
Call an English-speaking plumber in Paris
Call 01 89 70 15 36 (from abroad: +33 1 89 70 15 36), message us on WhatsApp or use our contact form. Service area: Paris (75), Hauts-de-Seine (92), Seine-Saint-Denis (93) and Val-de-Marne (94), 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Useful guides before you call: how to read a plumber's invoice in Paris, how a plumbing repair works, from the first call to the invoice, and plumbing emergencies for English-speaking landlords.
