Areas we cover · Brighton & Hove
24/7 emergency property repairs in Brighton & Hove
Regency stucco, basement flats and lightwells give Brighton & Hove its charm — and make leaks and storm damage harder to pin down. Our nationwide network covers the city from Kemptown and the seafront to Hove and Patcham, with trained call handlers triaging every emergency before a vetted contractor is sent.
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Homeowners & tenants
Call 0247 5222 999.
Landlords, agents & property managers
Call us, or open an account for portfolio cover.
Emergency trades across Brighton & Hove
Plumbing & leaks
Leaks in converted Regency and Victorian flats with shared services.
Electrical
Faults and outages in period conversions and modern flats.
Heating
Boiler breakdowns and no-heat calls through damp coastal winters.
Locksmith
Lock-outs and lock changes across student lets and seafront flats.
Glazing & boarding
Storm-damaged sash and bay windows boarded up and made secure.
Drainage
Blocked basement and lightwell drains before they flood.
Roofing
Roof, render and flashing damage from Channel storms along the seafront.
Our nationwide network covers Brighton & Hove
Postcode districts covered: BN1–BN3, BN41, BN42, BN45
and surrounding areas including Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea, Rottingdean, Peacehaven, Lewes.
Property in Brighton & Hove
Brighton & Hove is famous for its Regency and Victorian architecture: stucco-fronted seafront terraces, bay-fronted houses and many period homes converted into flats. Basements, lightwells and shared services make leaks and drainage issues more complex than they first look.
The seafront takes the full force of coastal storms off the English Channel, with salt spray and high winds damaging roofs, windows and render. Heavy rain on the South Downs can also overwhelm drainage in the valleys running down to the sea.
Demand for rented homes in Brighton & Hove is intense, from students and young professionals to families, and the city council licenses many of them. Landlords need emergency cover that copes with period buildings and storm season alike.
How it works
75% of issues resolved by telephone triage without a contractor attending (NECOS reported).
The Call
Water through the ceiling. Your tenant dials one number, and a trained call handler answers — nights, weekends and bank holidays included.
Triage
We assess urgency and risk, then talk the caller through safe self-help steps. Many issues are made safe over the phone — no call-out required.
Dispatch
If an engineer is needed, we match the job to a vetted local contractor with the right trade — fully briefed before they set off.
On Site
The engineer arrives, assesses, explains the fix and makes the property safe — with quality materials, to a standard we stand behind.
Fixed & Reported
Job closed. You receive a clear report: the work carried out, the costs, and any recommendations for future maintenance.
Smell gas? Leave the property and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.
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Emergency repairs in Brighton & Hove: FAQs
Seafront storm damage in Brighton — what do you do?
Yes. When Channel storms damage roofs, windows or render, we make safe first and then arrange permanent repairs suited to period buildings.
Do you cover both Brighton and Hove?
Both, plus Portslade, Kemptown and Patcham — the whole city uses the same emergency number.
Can homeowners and tenants in Brighton & Hove call you directly?
Yes. Anyone with a property emergency in Brighton & Hove can call our 24/7 hotline on 0247 5222 999. A trained call handler will triage the problem, talk you through safe first steps and, if a visit is needed, dispatch a vetted contractor from our nationwide network.
Do you always send an engineer?
Not always. We triage every call first and guide callers through safe self-help steps where appropriate. 75% of issues are resolved by telephone triage without a contractor attending (NECOS reported). When attendance is genuinely needed, we dispatch a vetted contractor with the right trade.
What should I do if I smell gas in Brighton & Hove?
Leave the property and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. Once you're safe, call us on 0247 5222 999 so we can coordinate any follow-on repairs.