Emergency repairs in Ashton-under-Lyne, 24/7
Burst pipe, lost keys, a dead fuse board, slates off in a storm or a smashed window: if it happens in Ashton-under-Lyne, day or night, you can ring one number and speak to a real person.
Ashton was a market town until cotton arrived in the late 18th century, when its centre was replanned on a grid and it became one of the best-known mill towns in the North West. Rows of brick terraces climbed the slope above the River Tame, and many of them are still lived in today. Large council estates and inter-war semis followed in the 20th century. That mix shapes every repair. Terraces often keep the stopcock under the stairs or in a cellar, and some still have old lead pipe. Slate roofs, chimney stacks and gutters take the rain that blows in off the Pennine foothills. Many front doors are now uPVC with multipoint locks, while older consumer units in rented terraces can trip under modern loads. Three canals meet at Portland Basin, close to the town centre.
What to do first in Ashton-under-Lyne
Plumbing in Ashton-under-Lyne
In most Ashton terraces the stopcock sits under the stairs, at the top of the cellar steps or beneath the kitchen sink. Turn it clockwise until it stops. If water is coming through a ceiling, switch off the lighting circuit and catch what you can in buckets.
Locksmith in Ashton-under-Lyne
Locked out of a terrace on a narrow street? Stay where you can be seen, keep your phone charged and check whether a neighbour or landlord holds a spare. Do not force a uPVC door handle upwards, as that can wreck the gearbox inside the lock.
Electrical in Ashton-under-Lyne
If the lights go out, look at the street first. When neighbours are dark too, ring 105, the free power cut line, to find out what is happening. If only your house is off, check the consumer unit for a tripped switch and unplug whatever was running when it went.
Roofing in Ashton-under-Lyne
Wind off the Pennine foothills can lift slates and loosen chimney flashing on Ashton’s older roofs. Keep everyone clear of the front path if anything has fallen, move belongings away from a leak in the loft and never climb a ladder in wet or gusty weather.
Glazing and boarding up in Ashton-under-Lyne
Broken glass in a sash, a back door or a shop front needs making safe first. Sweep up with gloves on, keep children and pets out of the room and tape over any cracked pane. The opening can then be boarded until new glass is cut and fitted.
Where we cover in Ashton-under-Lyne
We cover the whole of OL6 and OL7, from the market and Old Street out to Hurst, Hazelhurst, Smallshaw and Limehurst. That includes Taunton and Waterloo, homes along Mossley Road, Oldham Road and Wellington Road, plus Park Bridge, Guide Bridge and the edge of Ashton Moss.
Including Stamford Street, Old Street, Katherine Street, Penny Meadow, Mossley Road, Oldham Road, Wellington Road, Turner Lane, Cavendish Street and Park Parade.
Also Hurst, Taunton, Waterloo, Limehurst, Park Bridge, Hazelhurst, Smallshaw, Guide Bridge and Ashton Moss.
Nearby: Oldham, Denton, Hyde, Stockport.
This page also covers Droylsden.
Ashton-under-Lyne at a glance
- Postcodes we cover
- OL6
- OL7
- Local landmarks
- Ashton Market Hall
- St Michael and All Angels Church
- Portland Basin Museum
- Stamford Park
- Ashton Town Hall
- Ashton Arcades
Questions people ask
How quickly can you reach me in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Once you have rung and agreed to go ahead, an engineer is sent out and should be at your door within 60 minutes. The phone is staffed through the night, so the answer is the same in the small hours as at teatime. Keep your mobile switched on in case the engineer needs directions.
What does a call-out cost?
There is no call-out fee. It is £89 for the first hour, then £45 for each additional half hour, plus parts, the same at any time of day or night.
Do you work nights, weekends and bank holidays in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Yes. The line is open around the clock on every day of the year, Christmas included, and a person rather than a machine answers. Night and weekend visits follow exactly the same rules, with the price set out first and then the visit.
What counts as an emergency in Ashton-under-Lyne?
If you smell gas, call 0800 111 999 for the National Gas Emergency Service first. It is free and open 24 hours.
Where is the stopcock in an Ashton-under-Lyne terrace?
Usually under the stairs, in the cellar or under the kitchen sink, close to where the supply enters from the street. There is often a second valve outside under a small cover in the pavement, which belongs to the water company. Find yours now and check it turns, as old valves can seize.
Are Ashton-under-Lyne roofs more exposed to storm damage?
Many are. The town sits in the foothills of the Pennines, and older slate roofs on higher, more open streets catch the worst of the wind. Slipped slates, loose ridge tiles and lifted chimney flashing are the usual results.
