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Plumbers in Edinburgh

Vetted & insured engineers Clear pricing before work starts G3-qualified for unvented cylinders No gas work — plumbing only

Our Edinburgh plumbers handle everything on the water side of your home: bursts and leaks at 3am, dripping taps, cylinder swaps and full bathroom pipework. Coverage runs city-wide, Newington and Craigmillar included, with genuine 24/7 emergency response.

Edinburgh water notes: Edinburgh's Pentland- and Borders-fed supply is soft, so limescale is rarely the culprit here — but tenement plumbing, listed-building constraints and hard winters keep the city's plumbers well occupied. Edinburgh's tenements and Georgian conversions — Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Stockbridge, the New Town — mean shared stairs, communal stacks and conservation-sensitive pipework routing are everyday considerations. Mains supply here is managed by Scottish Water.

Plumbing services in Edinburgh

Emergency Plumber

Round-the-clock emergency call-outs, answered by a real person day or night.

from £95

Burst Pipe Repair

Split pipe? We stop the water, fix the pipe and help with the aftermath.

from £85

Leak Detection & Repair

Hidden leaks traced with detection kit, then repaired at the source.

from £120

Toilet Repair & Unblocking

Toilet faults fixed fast: fill valves, flush seals, blockages and leaks.

from £75

Hot Water Cylinder Repair & Replacement

No hot water? Cylinder faults diagnosed and fixed — G3 certified for unvented.

from £150

Shower Repair & Installation

Showers repaired, replaced and installed — mixer, electric and pumped.

from £85

Tap Repair & Replacement

Tap drips, stiff handles and full replacements — quick, tidy, guaranteed.

from £65

Bathroom Plumbing

Bathroom pipework done right: suites fitted, moved and leak-free.

from £95

Areas of Edinburgh we cover

Our engineers work across the whole of Edinburgh, including Leith, Morningside, Stockbridge, Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Portobello, Corstorphine, Newington, Gorgie, Trinity, Craigmillar and Murrayfield — plus the surrounding Midlothian & the Lothians area. Wherever you are, the job routes to the nearest vetted plumber.

Frequently asked questions

Are your Edinburgh plumbers insured and vetted?

Every engineer carries public liability insurance and has been vetted for qualifications, experience and reviews before joining. Unvented cylinder work is only ever assigned to G3-certified engineers.

What counts as a plumbing emergency?

Water you can't stop: bursts, major leaks, no water at all, or an uncontainable toilet or cylinder failure. If you can isolate the water and nothing's being damaged, a standard appointment is cheaper — and we'll say so honestly.

What should I do while waiting for an emergency plumber?

Turn off the main stopcock, open cold taps to drain the system if a pipe has burst, and keep water away from electrics. Our emergency guides walk through each situation step by step.

Is hard water a problem in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh's Pentland- and Borders-fed supply is soft, so limescale is rarely the culprit here — but tenement plumbing, listed-building constraints and hard winters keep the city's plumbers well occupied. Our engineers see the local effects daily and can advise on protection where it makes sense.

Do you cover all of Edinburgh?

Yes — the network covers the whole city including Newington, Craigmillar and Stockbridge, plus the surrounding Midlothian & the Lothians area. If you're just outside, we'll still route you to the nearest engineer.