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The 10 best plumbers in Edinburgh

A plumbing problem in Edinburgh may need a rapid repair, planned installation or wider bathroom project, so first identify the urgency and scope. Check response and call-out terms, whether diagnosis is included and how labour, parts or materials are charged.

For larger work, ask about written quotes, Gas Safe engineering and coordination of related trades such as joinery or tiling.

How the order was reached

Think of this as a starting shortlist of plumbers in Edinburgh: businesses with real experience in the work, a record customers vouch for and clear information about what they offer.

Featured positions are paid for, clearly marked and open only to businesses that passed our selection.

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Compare 10 plumbers in Edinburgh

PlumbFix Plumbing Services, Edinburgh#1
Why it is on the list
  • Weekend emergency plumbing

  • Bathroom projects with joinery support

PlumbFix Plumbing Services

5.0293 reviews

Open 24 hours

86 Easter Drylaw Dr, Edinburgh EH4 2RT, United Kingdom
Aimed at
Homeowners needing bathroom installation or emergency plumbing

PlumbFix Plumbing Services installs bathrooms, fits shower rooms and tackles plumbing repairs, including emergency faults. The team can also install washing machines in difficult locations and adapt pipework or cabinetry where access is restricted.

For larger bathroom projects, Paul guides customers through options from the initial plan to installation, with clear pricing and communication throughout. Emergency work can be arranged at short notice, including weekend attendance, while joinery support is available for associated bathroom work and repairs after leaks.

Celsius Plumbing and Heating, Edinburgh#2
Why it is on the list
  • Same-day appointments when available

  • Landlord Legionella assessments

  • Boiler service plans

Celsius Plumbing and Heating

4.9745 reviews
2D, Celsius Plumbing and Heating, West Telferton Industrial Estate, Edinburgh EH7 6UL, United Kingdom
Aimed at
Homeowners and landlords needing plumbing or heating support

Boiler repairs, replacements and servicing are available from Celsius Plumbing and Heating across Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian. The business also handles central-heating installations, radiators and hot-water tanks.

Landlords can arrange Legionella risk assessments and safety-related services, while homeowners can choose boiler service plans or annual servicing. The company lists support for Worcester, Viessmann and Ideal boilers, as well as air-source heat pumps, power flushing and Hive thermostat installation. Online booking and telephone appointments are available, and calls made before 1pm may receive a same-day appointment when capacity allows. Out-of-hours emergency call-outs are charged separately.

Stockbridge Plumbing Solutions, Edinburgh#3
Why it is on the list
  • Bathroom unit and WC installation

  • Leaking radiator repairs

  • Bathroom flooring alongside plumbing

Stockbridge Plumbing Solutions

5.0183 reviews
Edinburgh EH4 1JX, United Kingdom
Aimed at
Edinburgh households needing bathroom plumbing

Stockbridge Plumbing Solutions installs bathroom fittings and handles plumbing repairs, including replacement toilets, leaking radiators and bathroom leaks. Bathroom projects can include a wash hand basin, WC and towel rail or radiator, with flooring work also completed alongside the installation.

For urgent faults, Imran diagnoses the problem, explains the required work and clears up afterwards. The service suits Edinburgh households planning a bathroom update or needing a prompt response to a leak or failed fitting.

247 Emergency Plumbers Edinburgh#4
Why it is on the list
  • Average emergency response under 60 minutes

  • Clear separation of charges

  • Plumbing, drainage and heating together

247 Emergency Plumbers Edinburgh

4.9493 reviews

Open 24 hours

96 Gracemount Dr, Edinburgh EH16 6QZ, United Kingdom
Aimed at
Homes and landlords facing urgent plumbing or heating faults

247 Emergency Plumbers Edinburgh handles plumbing, drainage and heating problems for homes, landlords and businesses across Edinburgh and the Lothians. The service covers blocked toilets, radiator repairs and leaking valves or pipework, alongside water-heater and boiler work.

Emergency lines are open 24/7, with an average emergency response of under 60 minutes, although arrival depends on location, traffic and other callouts. Standard-hours callouts start from £75 for attendance and diagnosis only. Repair labour, parts and materials are separate, with charges explained before work starts. The business also helps callers describe leaks and heating faults before an assessment.

247 Emergency Plumbing Scotland, Edinburgh#5
Why it is on the list
  • 24/7 emergency response

  • Gas Safe registered engineers

  • Boiler, drainage and plumbing cover

247 Emergency Plumbing Scotland

4.9330 reviews

Open 24 hours

58A Henderson St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6DE, United Kingdom
Aimed at
Homeowners and businesses facing urgent plumbing or boiler problems

247 Emergency Plumbing Scotland responds to plumbing, heating and drainage problems across Edinburgh and the surrounding Lothians, day and night. The service covers burst pipes, flooding and boiler breakdowns, alongside planned boiler installations and annual boiler servicing.

Gas Safe registered engineers carry out boiler safety checks, combustion and flue tests, control checks and key-component cleaning. Emergency callouts are designed for rapid response, with Edinburgh emergencies typically reached within 60 minutes. Emergency plumbing, heating and drainage services are available 24/7 for homes and businesses.

Albion Plumbing, Edinburgh#6
Why it is on the list
  • Small jobs welcome

  • Two-hour booking slots

  • No call-out charge

Albion Plumbing

4.9214 reviews
57 Milton Cres, Duddingston, Edinburgh EH15 3PQ, United Kingdom
Aimed at
Urgent domestic plumbing repairs

Blocked showers, leaking pipes, toilet connections and other domestic plumbing faults are handled by Albion Plumbing across Edinburgh. The family-run company undertakes general plumbing work, installations, urgent repairs and emergency call-outs, with small jobs welcome.

The service includes two-hour booking slots and no call-out charge for urgent repairs or planned maintenance. Essential urgent repairs and small jobs are charged at £90 plus parts, while larger projects such as bathroom or walk-in shower renovations can receive free estimates and quotes. Albion Plumbing also works with a vetted network of electricians, joiners, plasterers, tilers and painters when other trades are needed. Domestic plumbing repairs and installations are its stated focus.

McInally's Plumbers & Gas Safe Engineers, Edinburgh#7
Why it is on the list
  • Gas Safe boiler specialists

  • Fixed-price installation quotes

  • Same-day emergency boiler repairs

McInally's Plumbers & Gas Safe Engineers, Edinburgh

5.087 reviews

Open 24 hours

44 Oxgangs Ave, Edinburgh EH13 9JW, United Kingdom
Aimed at
Edinburgh homeowners needing plumbing or boiler work

McInally's Plumbers & Gas Safe Engineers, Edinburgh handles emergency plumbing, leak repairs and boiler work across the city. Gas Safe engineers work in traditional tenements, Victorian villas and newer developments, covering both planned maintenance and urgent faults.

Boiler servicing includes visual inspection, flue gas analysis and safety testing, followed by a written report. New installations cover combi, system and regular boilers, with sizing based on the home and a fixed-price quote agreed before work starts. The business also provides bathroom and kitchen fitting, radiator repairs and blocked-drain work. Same-day emergency boiler repairs are available across Edinburgh.

Nelson Plumbing Limited, Edinburgh#8
Why it is on the list
  • Bathroom projects managed start to finish

  • Emergency flood and leak response

  • Free, no-obligation quotes

Nelson Plumbing Limited

4.9181 reviews

Open 24 hours

5 Rankin Dr, Edinburgh EH9 3AT, United Kingdom
Aimed at
Homeowners and landlords needing repairs or bathroom refits

Emergency plumbing, leak detection and bathroom refurbishment are available from Nelson Plumbing Limited across Edinburgh and the Lothians. The company works in homes, for landlords and for commercial customers, handling leaking pipes and taps as well as bathroom repairs. Its service also covers showers, toilets and kitchen plumbing.

Full bathroom refits are project managed from strip-out to final fix, including tiling, fittings and waste, so one company coordinates the work. Emergency support covers floods, leaks and urgent plumbing problems, while showers, cisterns and pans can be repaired or replaced. Quotes are free and carry no obligation, and urgent customers are asked to phone rather than message.

247 Emergency Plumbing Edinburgh Ltd#9
Why it is on the list
  • 24/7 emergency plumbing

  • Heating diagnosis and repair

  • CCTV drain surveys

247 Emergency Plumbing Edinburgh Ltd

4.9147 reviews

Open 24 hours

69 Elm Row, Edinburgh EH7 4AQ, United Kingdom
Aimed at
Households and businesses facing urgent plumbing or heating faults

247 Emergency Plumbing Edinburgh Ltd handles urgent plumbing problems for homes and businesses, including burst pipes, major leaks and blocked drains. The company also provides leak detection, shower repairs and boiler services.

Heating engineers diagnose faults such as low boiler pressure, cold radiators, leaking systems and loss of hot water. They can install or repair central heating systems, including boilers, radiators and controls, and may carry out powerflushing where suitable. The business is available 24/7 for emergency plumbing services across Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

Cummings Plumbing, Edinburgh#10
Why it is on the list
  • Morningside bathroom showroom

  • Gas Safe registered engineers

  • Landlord plumbing and heating support

Cummings Plumbing

4.9103 reviews
79 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh EH10 4AY, United Kingdom
Aimed at
Homeowners planning bathroom or heating work

From tap changes and leak repairs to boiler servicing and full bathroom refits, Cummings Plumbing covers household plumbing, heating and bathroom installation work in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. Its Gas Safe registered engineers also provide landlord services, including safety checks, inspections, urgent repairs and property upgrades.

Bathroom projects can be planned through the business’s Morningside showroom, where clients can discuss requirements and products from UK suppliers and manufacturers. The team handles both small repairs and larger installations, including restricted or awkward spaces. General plumbing and heating services are available from £75 plus VAT, while bathroom plumbing is charged at £75 plus VAT per hour.

Key differences at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsAimed at
#1PlumbFix Plumbing Services 5.0293Homeowners needing bathroom installation or emergency plumbing
#2Celsius Plumbing and Heating 4.9745Homeowners and landlords needing plumbing or heating support
#3Stockbridge Plumbing Solutions 5.0183Edinburgh households needing bathroom plumbing
#4247 Emergency Plumbers Edinburgh 4.9493Homes and landlords facing urgent plumbing or heating faults
#5247 Emergency Plumbing Scotland 4.9330Homeowners and businesses facing urgent plumbing or boiler problems
#6Albion Plumbing 4.9214Urgent domestic plumbing repairs
#7McInally's Plumbers & Gas Safe Engineers, Edinburgh 5.087Edinburgh homeowners needing plumbing or boiler work
#8Nelson Plumbing Limited 4.9181Homeowners and landlords needing repairs or bathroom refits
#9247 Emergency Plumbing Edinburgh Ltd 4.9147Households and businesses facing urgent plumbing or heating faults
#10Cummings Plumbing 4.9103Homeowners planning bathroom or heating work

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Questions Edinburghers often ask

How much does a plumber in Edinburgh cost?

Published charges vary by service. Standard-hours attendance and diagnosis can start from £75, essential urgent repairs and small jobs are listed at £90 plus parts, and general plumbing and heating services start from £75 plus VAT. Out-of-hours emergency call-outs may have separate charges.

Are there 24-hour emergency plumbers in Edinburgh?

Yes. Several services advertise 24/7 emergency support for leaks, burst pipes, blocked drains, flooding, boiler faults and heating problems. Some state an Edinburgh response of around 60 minutes or less, although arrival depends on location, traffic and other call-outs.

What does a bathroom installation plumber in Edinburgh do?

Bathroom projects can include fitting toilets, basins, showers, towel rails, radiators, flooring and associated pipework. Some plumbers manage full refits from strip-out to final fix, while others coordinate joinery or tiling. Larger installations may be planned through a showroom or quotation process.