Need an emergency plumber? Helped today.
A leak, a blockage or a broken tap? Pick your problem, choose Today URGENT in the booking form and a vetted plumber near you will take on your job. You see the urgent rate before you book and only pay once it is fixed.
What is going on right now?
These are the urgent jobs customers book most often. Pick your job and choose Today URGENT in the booking form.
Plumber per hour
Not sure what is wrong? The plumber calls you, assesses the problem on site and fixes it. You pay for the time worked plus any materials. Half of the jobs were finished within 1.25 hours; 57% needed materials (average €77). Customers paid €216 in total on average.
Have the tap replaced or installed
The plumber is usually done within an hour, so you mostly pay for labour. If the plumber supplies the tap or fittings, materials are added. That happened on 44% of jobs, at an average of €78.
Have the drain unblocked
Most blockages are cleared within an hour. If the blockage sits deeper or a trap or drain section has to be replaced, parts are added. That was needed on 31% of jobs, at an average of €118.
Have leaks detected and solved
A leak is the hardest job to price in advance, because tracing it takes time. Half were done within an hour and a half, but some take longer (2.6 hours on average). On half of the jobs a part had to be replaced, at an average of €89.
Boiling water tap repair
The tap is often back in order within an hour. If a tap part or the reservoir has to be replaced, those parts are expensive: €382 on average. That was needed on 43% of jobs and explains the higher average.
Have a leaking tap repaired
Usually repaired within an hour; 85% were done within an hour and a half. On 46% of jobs a new part was needed, at an average of €75.
Toilet keeps running
Usually fixed within an hour. On 39% of jobs a part had to be replaced, at an average of €57.
Average invoice per urgent job, including VAT, €24.95 service fee and materials, based on urgent jobs completed via Zoofy since November 2024. If the plumber has to pay for parking, those costs are passed on. That happened on about 1 in 8 jobs, usually less than €12.
If you smell gas, call the free Dutch national gas and electricity emergency line (24/7) straight away. Turn off the gas tap at the meter, open the windows and do not use any switches. After that you can book a plumber through Zoofy for the repair. Is there water in your home? Turn off the main tap first.
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The problem is not going away and is causing damage or inconvenience. Book urgent; you will see the urgent rate before you confirm.
Book an urgent plumberWhat does an emergency plumber cost? Our real rates.
No estimates from the internet. These are the rates customers actually booked a plumber for via Zoofy, for today and for a later time.
| Job | Today URGENT | Scheduled for later | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber per hour | €106 /hour | €75 /hour | 29% cheaper |
| Tracing a leak | €130 /hour | €75 /hour | 42% cheaper |
| Blocked kitchen sink | €181 | €109 | 40% cheaper |
| Blocked toilet | €208 | €125 | 40% cheaper |
| Repairing a gas leak | €137 | €90 | 34% cheaper |
| Dripping tap | €116 | €85 | 27% cheaper |
| Fitting a tap | €117 | €91 | 22% cheaper |
What did urgent customers pay in total?
The full invoice amount of an urgent job, including labour, VAT, service fee and materials.
Half of customers paid between €150 and €260. Most customers paid around €191.
- Service fee €24.95 per job
- Call-out fee none
- Payment afterwards, via Zoofy
What does the price of an urgent job consist of?
An urgent invoice has four parts. You always pay for the work and the service fee. Materials and parking only if needed.
The urgent hourly rate or the fixed price for your job. You see this before you book. On most jobs the plumber is finished within an hour.
€24.95 per job. This covers arranging the plumber, the appointment, the payment and the support afterwards.
Only if a part has to be replaced. That happens on almost half of urgent jobs. The plumber discusses any materials or extra work with you beforehand.
Only if the plumber has to pay for parking. That happens on about 1 in 8 jobs, usually less than €12.
| Job | Average total | Without materials | With materials | Materials needed | Half done within | Why the price varies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber per hour | €216 | €163 | €256 | 57% · avg. €77 | 1¼ hours | You pay for the time worked. If tracing or repairing takes longer, the price goes up. |
| Have the tap replaced or installed | €177 | €149 | €211 | 44% · avg. €78 | 1 hour | Materials are added if the plumber brings the tap or fittings. |
| Have the drain unblocked | €243 | €216 | €302 | 31% · avg. €118 | 1 hour | More expensive if the blockage sits deep or a trap or drain section has to be replaced. |
| Have leaks detected and solved | €338 | €182 | €493 | 50% · avg. €89 | 1½ hours | Tracing the leak takes time. 2.6 hours on average, sometimes much longer. |
| Boiling water tap repair | €368 | €171 | €630 | 43% · avg. €382 | 1 hour | The working time is short, but boiling water tap parts are expensive. |
| Have a leaking tap repaired | €197 | €159 | €241 | 46% · avg. €75 | 1 hour | Usually done quickly. A new part makes it slightly more expensive. |
| Toilet keeps running | €196 | €172 | €235 | 39% · avg. €57 | 1 hour | Usually done quickly. A new part makes it slightly more expensive. |
How fast is fast? Our numbers tell you.
We do not promise arrival times we cannot keep. What we can show is how quickly a plumber accepts your urgent job. After that, he calls you straight away to tell you what time he will be there.
How quickly a plumber usually accepts your job
Last 12 months
Accepted within 15 minutes
Within an hour: 89% of accepted urgent jobs.
Chance that your urgent job is accepted
By time of day, Monday to Friday
08:00 to 18:00
after 18:00
before 08:00
At the weekend during the day: 77%.
How booking an urgent job at Zoofy works
Choose your problem and Today
Pick your job, enter your address and choose Today URGENT as the time.
A plumber accepts your job
Vetted plumbers in your area get a notification straight away.
He calls you and comes over
You immediately hear who is coming and when. Once accepted, you can also call or message him.
Fixed, then pay
You pay afterwards via Zoofy with iDEAL or Wero and receive a clear invoice.
What urgent customers say
Average score from 315 reviews of urgent plumber jobs.
“He was here within an hour and worked quickly, carefully and tidily. He also explained everything well. No more leak.”
Woudenberg · Bathroom leak · October 2026“Fantastic urgent help! They replaced our boiling water tap in the evening after it broke.”
Bussum · Boiling water tap · August 2026“Fixed quickly, worked neatly, explained everything, no surprises with the price. Very satisfied.”
Landgraaf · Tracing a leak · March 2026“I had an emergency while replacing a tap, which caused a leak. The plumber was on site quickly and fixed it perfectly.”
Arnhem · Plumber per hour · April 2026Frequently asked questions about an emergency plumber
What does an emergency plumber cost?
A plumber for today usually costs €106 per hour incl. VAT via Zoofy, compared with €75 per hour if you schedule him for later. On top of that come a €24.95 service fee and any materials. In total, half of our urgent customers paid between €150 and €260, most around €191. You always see the rate before you book.
How quickly does an emergency plumber arrive?
A plumber usually accepts an urgent job via Zoofy within 1 minute; 77% are accepted within 15 minutes. Straight after that he calls you to agree what time he will be there. How quickly he arrives depends on your area and the time of day.
Can I book an emergency plumber in the evening or at the weekend?
Yes. 20% of our urgent jobs are booked at the weekend. At the weekend during the day, 77% of urgent jobs are accepted. After 18:00 fewer plumbers are available; if you can shut off the water, book for the next morning.
Is it cheaper to wait until tomorrow?
Yes. A scheduled job is 22 to 42% cheaper than the same job today. A plumber per hour costs €75 instead of €106, for example. If you can stop the problem temporarily, tomorrow is the smarter choice.
What should I do about a leak while I wait?
Turn off the main tap (usually by the water meter in the meter cupboard or crawl space). If water is near sockets, switch off the power to that circuit. Catch the water and take photos for your insurance.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Call the free Dutch national gas and electricity emergency line straight away: 0800-9009 (24/7). Turn off the gas tap, open windows and doors and do not use switches or open flames. After you have reported it, you can book a plumber through Zoofy for the repair.
Can I cancel an urgent job for free?
Yes, as long as no plumber has accepted your job yet. If your job has been accepted and the plumber is expected to be on his way already, cancelling costs €24.95.
Do I pay call-out fees?
No. You pay the rate you see when booking, the €24.95 service fee and any materials. You pay afterwards via Zoofy, never in cash at the door.
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