Emergency Plumbers in Edinburgh
Stop Escaping Water, Limit Property Damage and Get the Affected Plumbing Working Again.
Haggart Plumbers respond to plumbing emergencies across Edinburgh, from a burst pipe or sudden leak to a loss of heating or hot water.
Our experienced plumbers get to the problem quickly, stop the damage and put it right, giving you one local team to call when something goes wrong and needs sorting fast.
Four Generations. One Standard.
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Trading since 1903
More than a century of plumbing and heating work in the same city.
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No call-out fee
We assess the job and explain the options before any work starts.
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Open 7am to 7pm, seven days
Someone is available every day of the week, weekends included.
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Edinburgh and East Lothian
From city tenements to coastal and village properties, across both areas.
Complete Emergency Plumbing Services
We attend urgent plumbing faults that cannot safely wait for a routine appointment. Our work includes tracing escaping water, isolating damaged pipework, repairing burst pipes, stopping overflowing fittings and restoring water supplies. We commonly find that the visible drip sits some distance from the actual fault, particularly where water follows joists, boxed pipework or the gaps between floors. We investigate the source rather than repairing the first wet area we see.
Call us when water continues to escape, a fitting will not shut off, a ceiling shows signs of a leak or a plumbing fault prevents you from using essential facilities. Edinburgh tenements can have shared supplies, concealed pipe routes and stopcocks in unexpected positions, so isolating one property may require careful checks. We protect surrounding surfaces, explain what needs immediate attention and separate that work from repairs that can wait. Once the leak is contained, the permanent pipe repair follows as planned work. Our working hours are 7am to 7pm, seven days a week, and we confirm availability when you call 0131 447 2656.
Gas Safe Registered. Vaillant Advanced Installer.
Haggart Plumbers is Gas Safe Registered, No. 936063, and a Vaillant Advanced Installer. Our engineers carry their Gas Safe ID cards to every job and work to current UK gas safety standards.
What Emergency Plumbers Covers
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Burst Pipes and Major Leaks
We isolate the supply and make the burst safe swiftly, fitting a flexible emergency coupling where it stops the flooding fastest. In Edinburgh tenements, old lead or copper pipes often fail under pressure due to freezing temperatures or age. Once the leak is contained, we carry out the permanent pipe repair to stop water damage spreading to the flats below.
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Boiler Breakdowns
Losing heat in winter poses a real risk to your property and health. We diagnose faults on all major boiler brands quickly. As a Vaillant Advanced Installer, we carry specific parts to get your heating and hot water restored on the first visit whenever possible, often the same day, ensuring your home stays warm.
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Blocked and Overflowing Drains
A backing up toilet requires immediate action to prevent severe health hazards and property contamination. We use mechanical rodding and high pressure jetting to clear stubborn blockages in internal soil stacks and external drains, restoring full flow to your waste system.
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Gas Leaks and Smell of Gas
If you suspect a gas leak, turn off your meter immediately and call us. We use highly sensitive electronic sniffer tools to locate the exact source of the leak. We then cap off the dangerous section and repair the pipework strictly to Gas Safe standards.
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Water Heater Failures
A ruptured hot water cylinder causes massive flooding in a very short time. We drain down the system safely, bypass the faulty cylinder if necessary to maintain your cold water supply, and arrange a full replacement to get your hot water back online.
- Established 1903
- Gas Safe Registered No. 936063
- Vaillant Advanced Installer
- No call-out fee
- Free quotes
- Guaranteed workmanship
What to Do While You Wait for a Plumber
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"Water Is Pouring Through the Ceiling"
Turn off the internal stopcock if you can reach it safely, then switch off affected electrical circuits only if the consumer unit and surrounding area are dry. Move people and belongings away. Do not stand beneath a bulging ceiling or puncture it. We use the position and water pattern to help trace the source.
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"A Pipe Has Burst"
Close the main stopcock and open the cold taps to release water held in the pipework. Catch residual water with containers and towels where safe. Do not use a naked flame on a frozen pipe. We assess the split, nearby joints and the reason the pipe failed before completing the repair.
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"The Toilet Is Overflowing"
Stop flushing. If the cistern continues filling, close its isolation valve by turning it gently. Keep sinks, baths and other connected fittings out of use if their water causes the toilet level to rise. We check whether the fault sits in the toilet, branch pipe or shared waste route.
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"I Cannot Find the Stopcock"
Check beneath the kitchen sink, inside nearby cupboards and close to the property entrance. Edinburgh tenements may have altered pipe routes or shared isolation points. Do not force a seized valve because its spindle or body can break. We can locate the correct control and isolate the supply safely.
Recent Projects Across Edinburgh
Trusted in Edinburgh. Their Words.
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Alison Wilson, EdinburghI’ve used Haggart Plumbers a few times and it’s always a very responsive service. I had a boiler issue and they managed to fit in a same day fix. Nathan was on time, efficient and friendly. He knows his stuff and thanks to him, we have hot water again!
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Tony Rae, EdinburghThe new kitchen mixer tap fitted to my sister's kitchen sink is excellent. It is much easier for her to use than the old one…
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Fred Jacobsberg, EdinburghMy wife contacted Haggart (previously unknown to us) to assist with a minor plumbing problem which had necessitated turning off the mains water supply. They said that they could come either that day or the next…
How We Handle Your Plumbing Emergency
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1. Respond and Make Safe
When you call 0131 447 2656, we ask where the water appears, whether it is still flowing and whether electrical fittings are affected. We give practical isolation advice and confirm attendance based on our workload and your location in Edinburgh.
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2. Find the Source
On arrival, we isolate the affected supply and inspect the visible fault, adjoining fittings and likely pipe route. In period properties, we plan access carefully to avoid unnecessary disturbance to timber floors, decorative plaster and fitted interiors.
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3. Explain and Repair
We explain what has failed, what we need to do immediately and whether any further work will be required. With your approval, we repair or replace the damaged component. One contractor remains responsible where the job involves connected plumbing and heating work.
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4. Test and Leave Secure
We restore the supply gradually, check joints under working pressure and operate the repaired fitting. We clear our work area and tell you what to monitor. Where gas-related work forms part of the job, Haggart Plumbers is Gas Safe Registered, No. 936063.
Emergency Plumbers Questions
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We treat uncontrolled water, burst pipes, overflowing toilets, failed isolation valves and loss of essential water supplies as urgent. A minor drip may also need prompt attention if it reaches electrics, ceilings or another property. Call us and describe the fault so we can assess the immediate risk.
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Attendance depends on your Edinburgh location, current bookings and the type of fault. We do not give a response time until we have checked availability. We answer calls between 7am and 7pm, seven days a week, and prioritise faults involving active water escape or immediate property risk.
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We quote according to the job rather than publishing a figure that may not fit the fault. Cost depends on attendance, diagnostic time, access, labour and required parts. We explain the work and pricing before proceeding wherever the condition of the plumbing allows us to do so.
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Urgent work can involve rapid attendance, immediate fault-finding and making the property safe before the full repair begins. Concealed leaks or seized valves may also increase the time required. We separate necessary emergency work from optional follow-up work so you understand what needs done now.
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Yes, but the arrangement varies. We often find stopcocks inside flats, in communal areas or along altered pipe routes. Some supplies serve more than one property. We identify the correct valve before closing it and avoid forcing old controls that could fail and create another leak.
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The phrase usually refers to limiting or managing changes of direction in drainage pipework so waste can flow and the pipe remains serviceable. It is not a simple emergency rule for every UK installation. We assess pipe size, gradient, bends, ventilation and access against the requirements applying to the job.
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Tell us your Edinburgh address, where the water appears, whether it still flows and whether you can reach the stopcock. Mention any affected electrics, neighbouring properties or shared stair areas. Photographs can help us understand the visible problem, but we confirm the cause through an on-site inspection.
Working in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH10 6AD
- Monday to Friday
- 07:00 to 19:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 to 19:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 to 19:00