Leaks and burst pipes
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Plumber in Vienna
Leak, blocked drain, toilet or water heater trouble? Describe the problem in a few lines. An independent local plumber contacts you and agrees the price with you before starting.
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Plumbing jobs we pass on in Vienna
For flats, houses, offices and shops. Pick the closest one in the form, the plumber asks for the details.
Blocked drains and toilets
Sinks, showers, baths, toilets and drain pipes that drain slowly, smell or overflow, unblocked with the right tools.
Water heaters and boilers
No hot water, a heater that trips or leaks: repair, descaling and replacement of boilers and gas wall heaters (Therme).
Bathroom and kitchen plumbing
Shower, bath, washbasin, sink, dishwasher and washing machine connections for a renovation or a new appliance.
Taps, sinks and radiators
Dripping taps, worn valves, wobbly sinks, a toilet that keeps running, radiators that leak or stay cold.
Leak detection
A damp patch, a water bill that jumps or a meter that turns with every tap closed: the plumber looks for the hidden leak.
How it works
Describe the problem
What is wrong, where you are and how urgent it is. Photos help, keep them ready for the call.
A local plumber contacts you
Your request goes to an independent plumber who works in your part of Vienna.
Price agreed first
The plumber explains what needs doing and agrees the price with you. If it does not suit you, you can say no.
How fast a plumber can come depends on who is available in your area. If it is urgent, say so in your message.
Plumbing in Vienna
Much of Vienna lives in Altbau buildings from the Gründerzeit, with old risers, galvanised pipes and wall-hung gas combi boilers (Therme) in the kitchen or bathroom. Typical call-outs are blocked drains, leaking siphons, dripping taps and boilers that stop working when the heating season starts in October. Plumbing, heating and gas work in Austria is a regulated trade (Installateur), so the plumber needs a valid Gewerbe licence, which you can check in the public GISA register.
In rented flats, the Hausverwaltung is often responsible for risers and shared pipes, so it is worth informing them before work starts.
Typical prices in Vienna
About 73 to 113 EUR per working hour on weekdays plus travel; nights, Sundays and holidays considerably more
Indicative range seen on the local market, not a quote. The final price depends on the job and is agreed directly with the plumber before work starts.
Why send your request here
Plumbers only
This site only handles plumbing jobs, so your request goes to someone who does this work every day.
Price before work
No work should start until you have agreed the price with the plumber. You are free to decline.
Your language
Write your request in English or German. Tell us which language you prefer for the call.
Free, no obligation
Sending a request costs nothing. The work is carried out and invoiced by the plumber.
Plumbers by neighbourhood in Vienna
Map of the neighbourhoods covered in Vienna
Positions are approximate. © OpenStreetMap
Plumbing questions in Vienna
How much does an emergency plumber cost in Vienna?
A survey by the Vienna Chamber of Labour (AK Wien) found plumber rates of roughly 73 to 113 EUR per working hour on weekdays, plus travel time or a travel flat rate. Emergency services at night, on Sundays and public holidays cost considerably more. Always ask for the full price before work starts.
My gas boiler (Therme) stopped working, what should I do?
Check the water pressure gauge and whether the boiler shows an error code. If you smell gas, leave the flat and call the gas emergency number 128 straight away. Gas appliances must only be repaired by a licensed Installateur.
Who pays for the repair in a rented flat?
It depends on your contract and the Mietrechtsgesetz. Shared pipes and risers are usually the building's responsibility, while small parts inside the flat can be the tenant's. Contact your Hausverwaltung if unsure.
Why do taps in Vienna still get limescale?
Vienna's mountain spring water is fairly soft, but some districts also receive groundwater, which is harder. Over time aerators, shower heads and boilers still build up some limescale, so regular descaling and a yearly boiler service help.
A leak, a blockage, no hot water?
Describe the problem in two minutes. A local plumber calls you back and agrees the price before any work.