Pipework & Repiping in Edinburgh
Secure Your Property Against Hidden Leaks and Water Damage With Complete Pipe Replacement and Upgrades.
Haggart Plumbers repair, replace and upgrade pipework across Edinburgh, from a single leaking or corroded section to re-piping the water supply throughout an older home.
Our experienced plumbers replace worn or failing pipework with modern materials, giving you a reliable water supply with better flow and far less risk of leaks.
More Than a Century. One Way of Working.
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Gas Safe registered
Registration No. 936063. Every engineer carries a Gas Safe ID card to the door.
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No call-out fee
We assess the job and explain the options before any work starts.
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Free, fixed quotes
The price is agreed before we begin, covering the parts and labour in scope.
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Guaranteed workmanship
Work is completed to an agreed standard and backed by our guarantee.
Complete Pipework & Repiping Services
We carry out whole-property repiping and planned replacement of failed or ageing pipe runs in Edinburgh homes. We work with copper, barrier PEX and multilayer composite pipe, selecting materials according to the application, route and existing system. Before starting, we check pipe sizes, connection points, stop valves and access requirements. In Edinburgh tenements, we commonly find pipework concealed behind lath-and-plaster walls, below floors or inside boxed sections. We plan routes carefully to limit unnecessary opening-up work.
Repiping becomes worth considering when corrosion, repeated pinhole leaks or restricted internal bores indicate a wider problem with the installation. Brown water, weak flow and old lead, galvanised steel, polybutylene or black iron pipe can also justify a full assessment. We explain which runs need attention, whether partial or whole-house repiping makes sense, and what access the work requires. This gives you a clear scope before installation begins rather than replacing pipes without addressing the condition of the wider system.
Heating pipework is renewed as part of central heating installation, and new mains runs support an unvented hot water cylinder.
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 Pipework & Repiping Covers
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Whole-House Repiping
We strip out aging plumbing networks across the entire property and install a modern, highly efficient system. We typically replace old lead or galvanised steel with new copper or multilayer composite pipe. This comprehensive approach ensures your entire water supply meets current standards, delivering consistent pressure to every tap and appliance. Where new copper meets existing galvanised steel, we fit dielectric transition fittings to prevent galvanic corrosion at the junction.
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Partial Repiping
When only a specific section of your plumbing fails, we cut out the degraded pipe and install a new run. We commonly perform partial repipes to address recurring pinhole leaks in a specific branch of copper pipe. We match the new materials to your existing system, ensuring a secure connection that stops the immediate problem without the cost of a full property repipe.
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Copper Pipe Installations
We install both hard-drawn copper tube for rigid, exposed runs and annealed copper coil for routing through tight, concealed spaces. Copper remains the standard for durability and longevity in domestic plumbing. We solder or press-fit every joint to guarantee a watertight seal, providing a robust network that handles high pressures and temperatures with ease.
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Modern Plastic Systems
For complex routes or concealed installations, we use advanced plastic piping including PEX, barrier PEX, and polybutylene. These flexible materials allow us to navigate tricky floor voids in older Edinburgh properties with fewer joints. Barrier PEX specifically prevents oxygen from entering the heating system, which stops internal corrosion and protects your boiler components.
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Heating Pipework Replacement
We remove and replace old black iron heating pipes that have corroded internally. Sludge build-up in these old pipes restricts hot water flow and forces your heating system to work harder. We install new copper or multilayer composite pipe to connect your radiators, restoring proper circulation and ensuring your central heating operates at peak efficiency.
- 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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"Pinhole leaks keep appearing"
Recurring pinhole leaks can show that a pipe run has reached the end of its useful life. We inspect the pipe material, age, condition and pattern of failure before advising whether broader repiping would prevent repeated disruption. One failed point does not always mean every pipe requires replacement, so we assess the installation as a system.
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"The water flow has become weak"
Galvanised steel and older iron pipes can corrode internally, reducing the usable bore even when the outside looks intact. We compare flow at relevant points, review the pipe route and inspect accessible sections. Where internal corrosion causes the restriction, replacing the affected distribution pipework can restore a more effective supply.
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"The water sometimes looks brown"
Brown or discoloured water can come from corrosion inside old metal pipework. We establish when the discolouration occurs and which outlets it affects before drawing conclusions. If the property's own ageing pipes cause the problem, we explain the suitable replacement options and required scope.
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"Old pipes are holding up refurbishment"
Existing routes may conflict with planned layouts, floor works or wall finishes. In Edinburgh tenements and listed buildings, we often need to account for lath-and-plaster, original floors and limited service voids. We plan practical new routes before finishes go on, helping to avoid reopening completed areas later.
Recent Projects Across Edinburgh
Trusted in Edinburgh. Their Words.
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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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Isabella Lazzarini, EdinburghWe called Haggart four years ago to completely renovate our bathroom, and they did a brilliant job: this summer we had a couple of emergencies in the kitchen and called them again…
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Fiona Steven, EdinburghReplaced a broken kitchen tap quickly and efficiently. Came the same day I phoned to look at the job. We got a written quote the next morning and it was fitted that afternoon.
How We Handle Your Pipework & Repiping
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1. Survey the existing installation
After initial contact, we inspect accessible pipework, identify the materials in use and discuss the problems you have noticed. We check likely routes, connection points and areas that may require access. This lets us define whether partial or whole-property repiping is the sensible approach.
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2. Plan the routes and specification
We select suitable pipe materials and sizes for each application, then plan how the new runs will pass through the property. In Edinburgh buildings with lath-and-plaster walls, solid construction or restricted floor voids, we look for routes that control disruption while keeping joints and key fittings accessible.
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3. Coordinate and install the pipework
You have one point of contact while we organise the work. We isolate the relevant services, protect working areas, remove redundant pipe where appropriate and install the new system in sequence. Where heating pipework forms part of the project, Haggart Plumbers is Gas Safe Registered, No. 936063.
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4. Test, complete and explain
We test the installed pipework, check joints and confirm that the system operates as intended. We then complete agreed making-good work, clear the working area and explain any isolation points or maintenance details you need to know. If a concern arises after completion, you can contact our team for aftercare.
Pipework & Repiping Questions
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We look for repeated pinhole leaks, internal corrosion, poor flow, discoloured water and several runs made from ageing materials. We usually recommend an assessment before deciding between partial and whole-house repiping. A single fault does not automatically mean every pipe needs replaced.
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Neither material suits every route. We may use hard-drawn copper for rigid, exposed or readily accessible runs and PEX for longer routes where flexibility helps. Barrier PEX can suit relevant heating applications. We select the material according to system use, access, support and connection requirements.
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Yes. We work with the access constraints commonly found in Edinburgh tenements, including shared building layouts, restricted floor voids and lath-and-plaster construction. We survey the route before work starts and explain where access will be required.
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We plan routes around the building's construction and existing features. Listed status can affect what alterations are appropriate, so the property owner may need to confirm any consent requirements. We explain our proposed route and access points before installation begins.
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We quote each job individually because cost depends on property size, pipe material, number of runs, access, floor and wall construction, and the amount of making good required. Our quotation sets out the agreed scope rather than relying on an invented standard price.
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The programme depends on the number of pipe runs, access conditions and whether the property remains occupied during the work. We confirm the expected schedule after surveying the installation. We also explain which services need isolated and how we will sequence the work.
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Yes. We assess old lead and galvanised steel pipework, identify the sections within the property and recommend suitable replacement materials. We also check how the old installation connects to the remaining system before setting the scope.
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Our hours are 7am to 7pm, seven days a week. When you contact us about repiping, we will arrange the next suitable step and establish whether you need an initial survey. Availability for installation depends on the project scope and current schedule.
Working in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
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