General Plumbing Repairs in Edinburgh
Complete General Plumbing Repairs Services
Haggart Plumbers carry out plumbing repairs and replacements across Edinburgh, from a dripping tap or a running toilet to leaking pipework and replacement fittings throughout the home.
Our experienced plumbers track down the problem, fix it properly and leave everything working as it should, giving you one reliable local team for the everyday jobs that keep a home running.
Four Generations. One Standard.
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Four generations
The same family trade, handed down and still run from Edinburgh.
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Vaillant Advanced Installer
Accredited to install and register Vaillant boilers, with the extended warranty that brings.
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No call-out fee
We assess the job and explain the options before any work starts.
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Guaranteed workmanship
Work is completed to an agreed standard and backed by our guarantee.
Complete General Plumbing Repairs Services
We carry out general plumbing repairs in homes, rented properties and commercial premises across Edinburgh. Our work includes diagnosing plumbing faults, isolating and draining water supplies, repairing visible leaks, replacing damaged pipe sections and restoring seized stopcocks. We commonly find that the visible drip is only part of the problem. Corrosion, movement, poor pipe support or a worn joint can all cause repeat leaks if the plumber only treats the immediate symptom. We check the surrounding pipework before agreeing the repair.
Call us when you notice dripping pipework, damp around a joint, reduced water pressure, unusual pipe noise or a stopcock that will not move. In Edinburgh tenements and colony properties, older pipe routes can pass through cupboards, floor voids and shared areas. We establish which section serves the property and whether the supply appears private or shared. Once we understand the fault, we explain the repair options and quote for the agreed work. This approach keeps the scope clear and avoids unnecessary replacement.
When a fault cannot wait we respond as emergency plumbers, and we clear blocked wastes through drain unblocking.
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.
Types of Day to Day Plumbing Work We Handle
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Plumbing fault diagnosis
We trace the source of water pressure drops and unexplained damp patches. In older Edinburgh properties, faults often hide behind lath and plaster walls or under floorboards, requiring careful investigation to locate the exact point of failure without causing unnecessary damage to your home.
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Water supply isolation and drain down
Safely shutting off your water is the first step in any major repair. We locate and test your isolation valves. If you share a main supply pipe in a tenement building, we coordinate the drain down to minimise disruption to your neighbours while we complete the work.
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Visible pipe leak and joint repair
We cut out and replace weeping compression joints, failing push fit connections, and corroded soldered capillary joints. Using high grade copper or modern synthetic pipework, we secure the system to prevent future leaks and maintain consistent water pressure throughout your property. We also cut out and replace short corroded or split pipe sections, and swap worn flexible hoses and tap tails that commonly fail under sinks.
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Stopcock repair or replacement
A seized stopcock prevents you from shutting off your water during a plumbing emergency. We free up stiff mechanisms or cut out the old unit entirely, installing a modern, accessible stopcock that turns easily when you need it most.
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Frozen and frost damaged pipe repair
Cold Edinburgh winters frequently cause uninsulated pipes in lofts and crawlspaces to freeze and split. We thaw the affected sections safely, cut out the split copper or plastic, solder in a new pipe section, and apply proper lagging to prevent repeat freezing.
- Established 1903
- Gas Safe Registered No. 936063
- Vaillant Advanced Installer
- No call-out fee
- Free quotes
- Guaranteed workmanship
Common Plumbing Problems We Solve
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There Is a Pinhole Leak in a Copper Pipe
A pinhole may indicate local corrosion rather than accidental damage. We examine the surrounding copper for thinning or further marks. If the rest of the pipe is sound, we normally remove the affected section and fit a permanent local repair.
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Water Is Dripping Through the Ceiling
We ask what sits above the damp area and whether the drip changes when water is used. In Edinburgh flats, the source may be some distance from the visible stain because water can follow joists or pipework. We isolate the relevant supply before opening accessible areas where required.
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Water Is Leaking Under the Sink
Loose waste connections, damaged seals and leaking supply-pipe joints can all cause water beneath a sink. We dry the area, run each connection separately and identify the exact fault. This avoids replacing unaffected parts and confirms that the repair remains dry during use.
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The Stopcock Is Seized or Will Not Turn
We do not force a seized stopcock because the spindle or valve body can fail. We assess whether it can be serviced or requires replacement. Where a shared Edinburgh supply affects isolation, we explain what needs coordinated before work starts.
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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Ian Forbes, EH10Haggart Plumbers have just carried out a water tank replacement job for me on a 1980s flat in EH10. As a landlord managing multiple properties, I really appreciate clear communication and a focus on getting the job done asap so the tenant remains happy…
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Hazel Musson, EdinburghQuick and efficient. Arrived promptly at 8.15, and completed the work (replacing 6 radiators) by late morning. They tidied up thoroughly, leaving no sign of their presence other, obviously, than the new radiators.
How We Handle Your General Plumbing Repairs
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Initial assessment and fault tracing
We arrive at your property, discuss the symptoms you have noticed, and visually inspect the affected plumbing. We check pipework, joints, and valves to identify the exact cause of the fault before recommending a clear course of action.
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Safe isolation of the water supply
Before dismantling any pipework, we locate your main stopcock or local isolation valves to shut off the water. In shared Edinburgh buildings, we ensure we only drain down the necessary sections to keep the rest of the property functioning normally.
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Executing the repair
With the water off, our engineers cut out the defective components. We fit new sections of pipe, solder fresh capillary joints, or install replacement valves, ensuring every connection is fully secured and supported against the wall or floor joists.
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Testing and system restoration
We turn the water supply back on and bring the system up to full pressure. We check every new joint for watertightness, bleed any trapped air from the system, and confirm the repair is permanent before leaving your property clean and tidy.
General Plumbing Repairs Questions
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We commonly repair leaking pipe joints, small damaged pipe sections and stopcocks that no longer operate correctly. The right repair depends on the pipe material and its condition. We inspect beyond the visible leak because corrosion or movement nearby can cause the same fault to return.
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We quote per job once we understand the fault, access and materials required. A repair involving an accessible joint differs from work that needs isolation, draining or removal of a damaged pipe section. We confirm the scope and charging basis before proceeding.
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Time alone does not establish the full cost. Materials, access, fault diagnosis and the type of repair also affect the quote. We assess the job and explain what the price covers, rather than giving an unsupported figure before seeing the plumbing.
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We confirm the applicable charging basis when you enquire, including any attendance or diagnostic charge. This gives you the information before booking. Once we inspect the fault, we explain any additional repair cost and seek agreement before carrying out further work.
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Our working hours are 7am to 7pm, seven days a week. Attendance depends on existing bookings, the location in Edinburgh and the seriousness of the fault. We ask whether the water can be isolated and whether it is affecting another property so we can assess urgency.
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Responsibility can depend on where the fault sits and what the property title deeds state. In a tenement, the affected pipe may serve one flat or several properties. We identify the likely arrangement and explain when owners, a factor or the Edinburgh Shared Repairs Service may need involvement.
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We still encounter lead supply pipework in some older Edinburgh buildings. We identify the visible pipe material and advise whether a local repair is appropriate. Where the condition points to wider replacement, we recommend a separate assessment rather than extending a small repair without agreement.
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Ask for a clear scope, charging basis and explanation of how the repair will be tested. Relevant credentials also matter when work involves gas appliances or connected heating systems. Haggart Plumbers is Gas Safe Registered, No. 936063, and has traded since 1903.
Working in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH10 6AD
- Monday to Friday
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- Saturday
- 07:00 to 19:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 to 19:00