What to Do If a Pipe Bursts
Water pouring through a ceiling or out of a cupboard? Here’s what to do, in order, before the plumber arrives.
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Practical advice for Edinburgh tenements, flats and houses — what to do in an emergency, what things cost, and when it’s worth calling a plumber.

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Water pouring through a ceiling or out of a cupboard? Here’s what to do, in order, before the plumber arrives.
Read the guide: What to Do If a Pipe BurstsIn older Edinburgh flats the stopcock is rarely where you’d expect. Here’s where to look — before you need it.
Read the guide: How to Find Your Stopcock in an Edinburgh FlatWater dripping from the flat upstairs is one of the most common calls we get in Edinburgh. Here’s what to do — and who usually pays.
Read the guide: Water Coming Through Your Ceiling From the Flat Above?If your home was built before 1970 it may still have lead pipes. Here’s how to tell — and what to do about it.
Read the guide: Lead Pipes in Edinburgh HomesTypical prices for a new bathroom, what pushes the cost up in Edinburgh flats, and how to avoid surprises.
Read the guide: How Much Does a Bathroom Renovation Cost in Edinburgh?Typical call-out charges and hourly rates, what makes the price go up, and the questions to ask before anyone starts work.
Read the guide: How Much Does an Emergency Plumber Cost in Edinburgh?Where a radiator is cold tells you what’s wrong with it. Here’s how to read the signs — and the easy fixes.
Read the guide: Radiator Cold at the Top or Bottom?Weak showers and slow-filling baths are common in older Edinburgh flats. Here’s why, and what actually fixes it.
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