Edinburgh plumber & heating engineer

Plumbing & heating for Edinburgh period homes.

Repairs, bathrooms, boiler replacement and careful copper pipework for Georgian, Victorian and lived-in homes.

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Services

Plumbing and heating Edinburgh homeowners ask for most.

Common call-out
Leak Repairs
Leaks traced, repaired neatly and pressure-tested before we leave.
Boiler Replacement & Heating
Boiler replacement Edinburgh homes can rely on, with flushing, filters and certification.
Bathroom Installation & Replumb
Bathroom replumb Edinburgh projects handled from first fix to final testing.
Pipework
Visible and concealed copper pipework planned around older floors, walls and finishes.
Lead & Cast Iron Removal
Old lead supplies and cast-iron soil stacks replaced with compliant modern pipework.
Everyday repairs
Taps, Toilets & Sinks
Dripping taps, running cisterns, blocked wastes and stopcock repairs.
Kitchen & Utility
Dishwashers, washing machines, sinks, boiling taps and utility room plumbing.
Radiators
Radiators fitted, moved, balanced or replaced as part of wider heating work.

Need a plumber today?

Call to check availability for leaks, heating faults and urgent repairs. Most Edinburgh jobs are attended same day or next morning when the diary allows.

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Copper
throughout.
Every joint
soldered.

Pipework in a period property should outlast the current owners. We don't cut corners on runs that won't be seen again for forty years.

Supply pipework 22mm copper, end-feed fittings, silver solder. No push-fit on concealed runs.
Heating circuits 15mm copper flow and return. Magnetic filter fitted as standard and included in the price.
Pressure testing All new pipework tested at 1.5× working pressure before any walls or floors are closed.
Plastic pipe Used only where specified by the client or required by building regulations. Otherwise, no.

About

Careful work, clear terms, no theatre.

Gas Safe Registered
Gas work is completed by a registered engineer, with certification issued on every notifiable job.
Fully Insured
Public liability and professional cover are in place, with policy details available before work begins.
Edinburgh Based
Local to Edinburgh, with regular plumbing and heating work across New Town, Stockbridge, Comely Bank and nearby areas.
Clear Pricing
Written quotes for planned work and clear rates for smaller repairs, agreed before the job starts.
Pressure-Tested Before Completion
New pipework and repairs are tested properly before floors, walls or boxing are closed up.
Careful in Lived-In Homes
Dust sheets down, routes protected, water isolated cleanly and rooms left usable at the end of the visit.

Past jobs

Recent Edinburgh plumbing work.

Problem

Full restoration of a five-bedroom Georgian flat with mixed old pipework and two bathrooms being rebuilt.

Work completed

New copper supply from the rising main, new ABS soil stack, two bathrooms and en suite, with pipe routes coordinated around joinery.

Timeframe

Eight weeks alongside the wider architect-led restoration.

Result

Concealed pipework, pressure-tested before close-up, handed over ready for final finishes.

Problem

A cast-iron soil pipe had been patched repeatedly and the bathroom pipework was no longer dependable.

Work completed

Full strip-out, new ABS stack, copper supply pipework throughout and isolation valves to every fitting.

Timeframe

Three weeks from strip-out to tested handover.

Result

Leak-free on first test, with the original cornice above left untouched.

Problem

A split compression joint above a dining room ceiling had started leaking early in the morning.

Work completed

Water isolated, failed section removed, new soldered section fitted and the pipework pressure-tested.

Timeframe

Called at 7am, water stopped within the hour, system back on by noon.

Result

Leak resolved the same morning and plasterwork arranged for the next day.

Problem

Two winters of patchy heating and an older boiler that was no longer worth repairing.

Work completed

Old boiler removed, new Vaillant ecoTEC fitted, system flushed, magnetic filter and inhibitor added, radiators balanced.

Timeframe

Four days from first visit to certification.

Result

Gas Safe certificate issued, warranty registered and even heat restored across the property.

Problem

Three Victorian properties still had lead supply pipework that needed removing and replacing safely.

Work completed

Lead supplies removed, new 22mm copper installed, COSHH disposal handled and Scottish Water stopcock work coordinated.

Timeframe

Two weeks across the three properties.

Result

No detectable lead after completion, with Water Regs certificates issued to all three owners.

Reviews

Quietly good words from local clients.

"Careful, tidy, and exactly the sort of tradesman you want in an old house. Sorted a persistent leak that two other plumbers had failed to fix."
Sarah M. — New Town Leak repair
"The new boiler was in within a week of calling. Everything was explained clearly, the price didn't change, and the house has been properly warm for the first time in years."
James R. — Stockbridge Boiler replacement
"We've used D.M. Wallace for everything since the kitchen replumb. Reliable, clean, and you get a straight answer on timing and cost before they start."
Private client — Comely Bank Kitchen and utility plumbing

All services

Period property plumbing, repairs and heating.

Plumbing and heating Edinburgh homeowners can plan around: tidy repairs, considered pipe routes and clear handover after every visit.

Areas

Edinburgh, with a focus on period homes.

Mainly the New Town and nearby. Further afield for the right job — call to discuss.

Main areas
New Town EH1 EH2 EH3 EH4
Nearby
Stockbridge Canonmills Comely Bank Dean Village
By arrangement
Morningside Marchmont Trinity Other Edinburgh areas

Get in touch

Request a quote.

For urgent leaks or heating faults, calling is usually quickest. For planned work, the form is the easiest place to start.

Telephone 0131 600 0000
Email hello@dmwallace.co.uk
Response Within one working day
Service area Edinburgh and surrounding areas

Tell us what needs doing. A short description and property area is enough.

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