What you can do right away

Turn off the main stopcock. In most houses in Haarlem it sits in the meter cupboard, in older buildings sometimes in the cellar or the crawl space. If water is getting near sockets or the fuse box, switch the power off as well.

Take a few photos before you start mopping. Your insurer will almost always ask for them.

How an emergency call-out works

You report the problem, we ask what's going on and give you a time. The plumber rings ahead when he's on his way. On site he finds the cause first, tells you the price of the repair and only starts once you agree.

Sometimes it can’t be done in one visit, for example when part of the floor has to come up. Then we make it watertight first and plan the rest with you.

Questions about emergency service

Is it more expensive at night?

Yes, the call-out charge is €145 instead of €95. The quarter-hour rate stays the same.

Will you come out for a dripping tap?

We can, but we’d suggest a normal appointment. It saves you the emergency surcharge, and a dripping tap really can wait until tomorrow.

At half past eleven at night the pipe to the washing machine burst. By a quarter past twelve a plumber was at the door. Friendly, calm, and he even cleared up the wet towels.

Marieke V.Haarlem-Noord · Emergency service · February 2026

No hot water on Boxing Day. The plumber was here within forty-five minutes, which I thought was really quick for Zandvoort.

Sandra M.Zandvoort · Emergency service · December 2025

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