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24/7 emergency property repairs in Southampton

Shared houses in Portswood, family homes in Shirley and apartments by Ocean Village all have one thing in common when a fault strikes out of hours: someone has to decide what happens next. Our call handlers do exactly that, then send a vetted contractor from our nationwide network covering Southampton when attendance is justified.

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Homeowners & tenants

Something broken right now in Southampton? Call 0247 5222 999 — a trained call handler answers day and night.

Landlords, agents & property managers

Call us, or open an account for portfolio cover across Southampton and the rest of the UK.

Trades we cover

Emergency trades across Southampton.

Plumbing & leaks

Leaks in shared houses and waterfront apartments, stopped fast.

Electrical

Faults and outages across terraces and modern flats.

Heating

Boiler breakdowns and no-heat calls in homes of every age.

Locksmith

Lock-outs and lock changes for Portswood's student lets and beyond.

Glazing & boarding

Wind-damaged or broken windows secured quickly.

Drainage

Low-lying drains near the water under pressure in heavy rain.

Roofing

Gutter and roof repairs after south-westerly storms.

Coverage

Our nationwide network covers Southampton.

Postcode districts covered

SO14–SO19, SO30–SO32, SO40, SO45, SO52

and surrounding areas including Eastleigh, Totton, Hedge End, Hythe, Chandler's Ford.

Property in Southampton

Southampton's housing includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces, post-war rebuilding in the centre, large interwar suburbs and modern apartments around the docks and Ocean Village. Many terraces near the universities have been converted into shared houses.

Its position on Southampton Water brings mild winters but frequent wind and rain from the south-west. High tides and heavy rain can put pressure on low-lying drainage near the waterfront.

Licensing applies to many shared homes in Southampton, where students, port workers, professionals and families all rent; Southampton City Council runs the schemes. Landlords need responsive cover across a varied portfolio.

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How it works

Call. Triage. Dispatch. On site. Fixed.

75% of issues resolved by telephone triage without a contractor attending (NECOS reported).

  1. 01

    The Call

    Water through the ceiling. Your tenant dials one number, and a trained call handler answers — nights, weekends and bank holidays included.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Dispatch

    If an engineer is needed, we match the job to a vetted contractor covering Southampton with the right trade — fully briefed before they set off.

  4. 04

    On Site

    The engineer arrives, assesses, explains the fix and makes the property safe — with quality materials, to a standard we stand behind.

  5. 05

    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.

Questions

Emergency repairs in Southampton: FAQs.

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