“I'm a landlord with several properties and have been using Kevin from Dunedin Plumbing for a couple of years now. He's an exceptionally good plumber — reliable, turns up on time, doesn't overcharge, and always leaves the property clean and tidy. It's nice having someone you can trust to get the job done properly.”
Edinburgh, the Lothians & Fife
Lead Pipe Replacement in Edinburgh — Honest Checks, Safe Modern Pipework
If your building is older than the 1970s, there's a real chance water still reaches your taps through the same lead pipe that was there a century ago. We identify it, explain the options honestly — no scare tactics, no upsell — and replace it with safe, modern pipework with minimum disruption.

What's included
Lead Pipe Replacement in Edinburgh — What’s Included
Lead pipework was standard in Scottish tenement and period-property plumbing for decades, and a lot of it is still in service. It's not always an emergency, but degrading lead supply pipes are worth dealing with properly rather than patching repeatedly.
We've handled exactly this kind of job before — including a shared mains pipe serving several flats in a tenement close, where the priority was clear communication with everyone affected and getting the water back on quickly.
- Lead pipe identification and assessment
- Full and partial lead pipe replacement
- Modern, compliant pipework fitted throughout
- Coordination with neighbours on shared supplies
- Water safely reconnected with minimal downtime
- Clear, upfront pricing before any work starts
How it works
How Our Lead Pipe Replacement Service Works — Price Agreed First
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1. Call or book a callback
Tell us what’s happening. Most jobs get a straight answer and a fair price on the first call.
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2. We turn up and explain
On time, shoe covers on, problem found and explained in plain English — with the price agreed before work starts.
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3. Done properly, left tidy
The job finished right, mess cleared away, and the same plumber reachable long after.
Reviews
Rated 5.0 on Google by Edinburgh Customers
“My downstairs neighbour complained that water was coming through their bedroom ceiling at 6pm. Kevin attended within 2 hours, investigated, and traced the leak back to my neighbour's own water tank — isolating the issue so they had time to contact their landlord. A great, reliable plumber, even if his jokes are mince.”
5.0 25 reviews on Google
Questions
Lead Pipe Replacement in Edinburgh: Your Questions Answered
How do I know if I actually have lead pipes?
If your property was built before the 1970s and nothing's been upgraded since, there's a good chance at least part of the supply is lead. We check on-site and tell you honestly — you won't be sold a replacement you don't need.
Will the water be shut off for my whole building?
Sometimes, briefly — especially on shared tenement supplies. We coordinate with any neighbours affected in advance and keep the water-off time as short as possible.
What does it cost?
It depends on how much pipework needs replacing and how accessible it is. We'll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Areas
Lead Pipe Replacement Across Edinburgh, the Lothians & Fife
We cover Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Pick your area for local details.
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- Phone 07400 847374
- Hours Open 24 hours — emergency call-outs available
- Area Edinburgh and surrounding areas
- Rating 5.0 (25 Google reviews)
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