Callout: attendance and diagnosis only. Repair and service prices: labour only; callout, parts and materials separate. Standard hours: 7am–7pm, Monday–Friday, excluding bank holidays. Out-of-hours labour quoted separately. No VAT charged. Agree charges before booking and work before it starts. Full price guide.
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EVERY MINUTE COUNTS WITH ESCAPING WATER
What’s happening right now?
Our emergency line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Water coming through the ceiling
Turn off the water at the stopcock (usually under the kitchen sink).
Keep away from wet light fittings and sockets. Switch off the electricity at the consumer unit only if you can reach it without touching water.
If you are in a flat, knock on the door of the flat above.
Tap your problem for what to do in the next two minutes. Water spreads under floors and into ceilings quickly, so stopping it first saves the most damage. Our average response to emergency callouts is under 60 minutes. It is an average, not a guarantee: arrival depends on your location, traffic and other callouts, and outlying towns take longer. When you call, we give you an arrival estimate for your address.
REAL EXPERIENCES. IN THEIR OWN WORDS.
Selected five-star Google reviews.
Customer feedback about our business across its service area. Reviewers’ own words, with their original ratings.
AJ did a great job and cleared a blocked drain from a washing machine that had a caused a substantial leak to the flat below mine. AJ was very friendly and professional. Would highly recommend.
FCFrancesca Coates
★★★★★Google review
AJ was fantastic! Came out on Sunday and rescued us again! Excellent service, thank you! 😊
OOlivia
★★★★★Google review
Brendan was very helpful in getting our problem fixed, competent and friendly!
JRJack Ritchie
★★★★★Google review
AJ was efficient and helpful sorting out a blocked shower drain.
MMMiranda Moody
A selected set of five-star reviews, rather than an overall business rating. Reviews describe individual experiences and do not guarantee response times or outcomes for a future visit.
If a Bonnyrigg drain blocks again after a bathroom alteration, define the question a survey should answer. A recording is only useful when its inspected route and limitations are clear.
Our Bonnyrigg cover includes Poltonhall and Hopefield (EH19). For Polton and Lasswade (EH18), see the Lasswade guide or call with your address.
ABOUT BONNYRIGG
Midlothian's largest town and its new neighbourhoods
Bonnyrigg lies about eight miles south-east of Edinburgh city centre between the North and South Esk rivers. It began as a hamlet around 1750, was a mining village until the 1920s and is now Midlothian's largest town, with about 18,000 residents.
The centre is mostly 19th-century, though buildings at Bonnyrigg Toll were rebuilt in the 1960s. Hopefield, Poltonhall and Waverley were built in the 20th century, and new housing continues at Hopefield, Burnbrae and Dalhousie Mains. Many homes here are less than 20 years old.
If your home is new, the builder may still be responsible for some defects under its warranty, usually for the first two years. Check your paperwork before booking a repair. Report the fault to the developer if it is covered, and call us if water is escaping and you need it stopped now.
PROPERTY, PIPEWORK & DRAINAGE
What matters in Bonnyrigg properties?
Property layout and drainage. Identify whether the property is a tenement, cottage flat, terrace, detached house, newer apartment or commercial unit; systems vary by address.
Building age does not establish the condition of the drains. Internal waste pipes may be cast iron or plastic, while underground sections may include clay or newer materials. Foul water, surface water and shared drains should be distinguished before choosing a repair.
Has anything changed recently?
Tell us about kitchen or bathroom refits, extensions, loft conversions, neighbour alterations, communal repairs, roadworks or utility excavations. Record where the work happened and when symptoms began. Heavy rainfall, freezing temperatures, tree roots and ground movement may also be relevant. None of these clues proves causation without investigation.
Who manages the repair and what might insurance cover?
It depends on who owns the pipe and the policy, so confirm whether the property is owner-occupied, tenanted, factored, ex-council, an HMO or a commercial let.
Individual owners, joint owners, landlords, factors and Scottish Water may have different responsibilities depending on the pipe and legal arrangements. Buildings, contents, home emergency, escape-of-water, trace-and-access and underground-services cover are separate policy questions; maintenance and gradual damage may be excluded. Check the policy and notify the insurer promptly where relevant. We cannot determine cover or liability.
For Bonnyrigg, describe the affected fixtures, whether other flats or premises are affected, any recent works and safe access to the stopcock or drain. If water is near electrical equipment, keep clear and seek urgent help.
Use the observations below alongside the property and access details above. The main service guides explain assessment, safety and pricing in more detail.
Emergency plumbing
Say whether wastewater is currently entering rooms or is contained outside. If a planned drainage enquiry becomes an active overflow, explain the present consequences rather than relying on the earlier appointment purpose. Describe affected rooms and facilities, and stop adding water that worsens the backup. Any proposed attendance and its immediate aim still need direct confirmation for the actual address.
Clarify the scope: Does the current observation describe an uncontrolled escape, a wastewater backup or a loss of an essential facility?
Record how long the previous improvement lasted and which fixture backed up first. For repeat obstruction, compare the location and duration of improvement after earlier clearance. Identify whether previous work restored flow or documented a cause. Alterations and changed use are useful history, but neither proves roots, collapse or a particular material failure without inspection of the affected section.
Clarify the scope: Which fixture first showed the problem, and what happened before water rose or emptied slowly?
Distinguish a leaking waste connection from a hidden supply suspected without evidence. Where dampness accompanies a drainage complaint, identify the visible connection or wet area separately from the backup. Escaping supply water and leaking wastewater need different investigation questions. Give observed timing and access without assuming that every symptom is explained by the same concealed obstruction.
Clarify the scope: What was directly observed, and which connection or route remains only a suspicion?
Agree accessible starting points, the reporting format and any clearance needed before viewing. A useful camera instruction identifies the decision the inspection should support, accessible runs and desired findings. Ask whether clearance is needed beforehand and what remains uninspectable. A recording should distinguish the inspected section from unknown connections rather than presenting an incomplete view as proof about the entire network.
Clarify the scope: Which accessible section needs investigation, and what decision should the findings support?
Explain whether the changed shower drains slowly while other fixtures remain unaffected. A shower may be the first fixture to show a wider drainage symptom or may have a local waste fault. Report the sequence already observed and whether other outlets are affected. Do not repeat use to demonstrate a backup; explain previous clearance or alterations so assessment can be scoped.
Clarify the scope: Is the change in flow, temperature, drainage or escaping water, and which components were actually altered?
Describe what you can observe. Say which fixture or room is affected, when the issue began and whether water is still escaping. A symptom helps assessment; a guessed diagnosis can miss the cause.
Explain how the property can be reached. Include a flat or unit number, entry arrangements and access to the affected area. Getting a useful drainage survey is the situation discussed above; mention any related constraints.
Agree the next step. Confirm attendance, who can authorise work and what the visit includes. Ask how further investigation, parts and repair costs will be approved.
For an enquiry affecting more than one property, explain who can provide access and approve the proposed work before a visit is arranged.
Independent information when you need it.
Responsibility for a shared building repair or a wider water incident may need checking alongside a private plumbing enquiry. These public sources can help identify the appropriate next contact.
Commissioning a Bonnyrigg drain survey: make the report requirement clear
Commissioning a Bonnyrigg drain survey: make the report requirement clear. Practical observations, access and booking questions, with links to relevant local service information.
Find the information that matches the fault. Detailed local guides are linked where available; the other links explain the main service and what to discuss before booking.
We’re proud to be clear about our prices. Published guide charges, a clear breakdown of what is included, and your agreement before work starts. Callout, labour, parts and materials are explained separately so you can make an informed choice.
Standard hours are 7am–7pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. Evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays are out of hours. All times are Edinburgh local time.
These figures are not a total job price.
Callout charges cover attendance and diagnosis only and are separate from repair labour. The service prices shown are labour charges only. Parts and materials are charged separately. No VAT is charged.
Service labour figures below are guides for standard-hours work. Out-of-hours labour is quoted separately. Where a callout applies, for urgent attendance, it is payable for attendance and diagnosis even if you decide not to proceed with a repair; confirm the applicable fee before agreeing to attendance.
Prices correct as of . Published prices are subject to change without notice for future enquiries. This does not change an accepted quotation or an agreed contract price; any additional work or price variation requires your agreement before proceeding. Read our pricing policy →
Booked a planned visit online or on WhatsApp? No callout charge. You pay only for the work you agree to, plus parts.
Callout charges and standard-hours service labour guide
Service
Guide charge
What it covers
Standard-hours callout
From £75
Attendance and diagnosis only
Out-of-hours callout
£100–£180
Attendance and diagnosis only
Ask for the callout charge, labour and any other known costs before agreeing to a visit. We will agree the total price, or how it will be calculated, before you commit; any repair, parts or additional work needs your agreement before it starts.
Leak detection does not include the repair. Boiler work requires an appropriately qualified engineer; the boiler service price does not include a separate landlord gas safety certificate. Jobs outside the listed ranges or services without a published guide require an individual quote.
What should I record for Bonnyrigg when the property or its plumbing has changed?
Keep the earlier clearance history and any genuine alteration plan, with unknown connections labelled as uncertain.
What address information is useful for a Bonnyrigg enquiry?
Bonnyrigg, Poltonhall, Hopefield and Lasswade. Include the full postcode, exact property or flat number and a contact who can arrange entry.
How do I choose a plumbing service for Bonnyrigg?
Start with what you can observe: getting a useful drainage survey. Explain the symptoms and use the relevant service pages above; assessment determines the actual work needed.
How quickly can a plumber get to Bonnyrigg?
Our average response to emergency callouts is under 60 minutes. It is an average, not a guarantee: arrival depends on your location, traffic and other callouts, and outlying towns take longer. When you call, we give you an arrival estimate for your address.
How are repair costs agreed in Bonnyrigg?
Standard-hours callout starts from £75 for attendance and diagnosis only. Repair labour, parts and materials are separate. Standard hours are 7am–7pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. Evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays are out of hours. All times are Edinburgh local time. Ask for the callout charge, labour and any other known costs before agreeing to a visit. We will agree the total price, or how it will be calculated, before you commit; any repair, parts or additional work needs your agreement before it starts.
Can I send a non-urgent Bonnyrigg enquiry online?
Use the contact form with your name, phone and email, then verify your email with a six-digit code to submit your enquiry. It does not confirm a booking. Telephone for urgent assistance.
DAYTIME BOOKING REQUESTS · 7AM–7PM
Prefer to book on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp booking requests are for weekday daytime visits, Monday to Friday within 7am–7pm, Edinburgh local time. One same-day slot is offered each weekday, at least 3 hours ahead; for a same-day booking, call 0131 210 0505 to confirm.
Choose an available date and then a two-hour time window in the chat. Bookings are provisional until the plumber confirms. The work and price must be discussed and agreed before work starts. Online and WhatsApp bookings are not available at weekends: for a weekend or bank holiday visit, call 0131 210 0505 (out-of-hours pricing applies). Standard rates apply Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. Callout, labour, parts and materials are separate charges: agree all applicable charges before committing to a visit.
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