CURRIE
A shower that drains slowly and leaks at the same time
If a Currie shower both drains slowly and leaks after bathroom work, keep the two symptoms separate. Clearing a waste and repairing a leaking connection may be different tasks.
LOCAL ENQUIRIES · Edinburgh
Plumber in Currie
Emergency response in Edinburgh: under 60 minutes on averageOn call 24/7 · an average, not a guarantee · arrival estimate given when you call
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Plumbing help in Currie: practical advice for leaks, drains and repairs. Call 0131 210 0505 with your postcode to confirm attendance.
Call 0131 210 0505 Request a planned visit →- Standard-hours calloutFrom £75
- Out-of-hours callout£100–£180
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.
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.
- Put down buckets and towels, and move valuables.
Burst or frozen pipe
- Turn off the stopcock straight away.
- Turn off the boiler or immersion heater, then open the cold taps to drain the system.
- If a pipe is frozen but not leaking, thaw it gently with a hairdryer or warm cloth. Never use a naked flame.
- Catch any leak in a bucket and take photos for your insurer.
Toilet overflowing or sewage backing up
- Stop flushing and stop using sinks, baths and showers.
- Turn the isolation valve on the toilet’s water pipe, or lift the float in the cistern.
- Keep children and pets away and wear gloves to clean up.
- Tell neighbours if you share a drain or live in a flat.
No heating or hot water
- Check the boiler display for a fault code and the pressure gauge (usually 1 to 1.5 bar when cold).
- In freezing weather, check whether the condensate pipe outside is frozen.
- Try one reset using your boiler manual. If it locks out again, stop.
- If someone vulnerable is in the home, call us now.
I can smell gas
- Open doors and windows.
- Turn off the gas at the meter if it is safe to do so. Do not go into a cellar.
- Do not use switches, flames or electrical items.
- Leave and call the free National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.
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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
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Brendan was very helpful in getting our problem fixed, competent and friendly!
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AJ was fantastic! Came out on Sunday and rescued us again! Excellent service, thank you! 😊
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Attended at short notice late on Sunday eve. Arrived promptly and were immediately helpful and professional. Highly recommended and would not hesitate to call them again in the future.
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AJ was efficient and helpful sorting out a blocked shower drain.
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ABOUT CURRIE
Lanark Road homes between the canal and the Water of Leith
Currie is a village of about 7,500 people roughly seven miles south-west of the city centre, between Juniper Green and Balerno. It lies between the Union Canal to the north and the Water of Leith to the south, close to the Pentland Hills, and grew around Currie Kirk and Lanark Road.
Council and private homes were built along Lanark Road between 1921 and 1951. A private estate east of Curriehill Road dates from the late 1950s and early 1960s, with much later building north of Lanark Road West. The historic core south of Lanark Road West has been a conservation area since 1972.
Houses built between the 1920s and 1960s may still have sections of their original supply pipe where it comes in from the street. If you notice low pressure or discoloured water in your home only, the supply pipe is worth checking. Curriehill station and the A70 make Currie straightforward to reach.
PROPERTY, PIPEWORK & DRAINAGE
What matters in Currie 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 Currie, 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.
Property context and further reading.
Local context is not a diagnosis of your home. Confirm the actual layout, connections and repair access for your address.
MATCH THE SYMPTOMS TO THE SERVICE
Services to discuss for Currie.
These links explain what an enquiry involves. The required work, specialist qualifications and availability are confirmed for your job.
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Emergency plumbing in Currie
Currie: Say whether continued escape threatens the room below or the fixture can remain unused.
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Blocked drains in Currie
Currie: Explain whether the slow drainage is confined to the shower or affects the bath and basin.
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Water leak detection in Currie
Currie: Locate visible water outside the tray separately from water retained inside it.
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CCTV drain surveys in Currie
Currie: Ask what wider recurrence or connection issue a survey would investigate.
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Shower & bathtub repairs in Currie
Currie: Identify whether a refitted tray, enclosure or waste was part of the earlier work.
Explore shower & bathtub repairsYOUR PROPERTY. THE RIGHT REPAIR QUESTION.
Planning a repair in Currie.
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 continued escape threatens the room below or the fixture can remain unused. Where work is ongoing, the urgent question is what water is doing now and how the affected space can be reached safely. Tell the work coordinator about restricted rooms or temporary arrangements. The fact that a fault appears during renovation is context; it does not establish which contractor or component caused it.
Clarify the scope: Does the current observation describe an uncontrolled escape, a wastewater backup or a loss of an essential facility?
Blocked drains
Explain whether the slow drainage is confined to the shower or affects the bath and basin. A drainage symptom during alterations needs the old and new fixture arrangements explained separately. Keep genuine connection records available and identify which outlets were still working when the backup began. Avoid repeated flushing or discharge to demonstrate the sequence, since that may release more wastewater into occupied space.
Clarify the scope: Which fixture first showed the problem, and what happened before water rose or emptied slowly?
Water leak detection
Locate visible water outside the tray separately from water retained inside it. For investigation during works, record the first visible wet point and the known sequence of installation, isolation or reconnection. Temporary access does not justify disturbing another service. Ask what can be established from existing openings and what further inspection would require agreement, without treating the timeline as proof of responsibility.
Clarify the scope: What was directly observed, and which connection or route remains only a suspicion?
CCTV drain surveys
Ask what wider recurrence or connection issue a survey would investigate. A camera enquiry during building work should specify the existing drainage question and the accessible section. Drawings of proposed alterations are not proof of current connections. Agree what the inspection can record and what falls outside its reach, especially where a newly finished surface restricts an entry point.
Clarify the scope: Which accessible section needs investigation, and what decision should the findings support?
Shower & bathtub repairs
Identify whether a refitted tray, enclosure or waste was part of the earlier work. Bathroom work may replace the enclosure while retaining a mixer, supply or waste connection. Explain the actual scope and whether the symptom concerns flow, temperature, slow emptying or escape. Selecting sealant, a trap or a new unit in advance can miss a fault in another retained component.
Clarify the scope: Is the change in flow, temperature, drainage or escaping water, and which components were actually altered?
Turn a description into a useful enquiry.
- 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. A shower that drains slowly and leaks at the same time 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.
Related local pages and useful guidance.
Browse all areas → · Homeowner plumbing guides → · Prepare a non-urgent enquiry →
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.
PRACTICAL CURRIE GUIDE
A shower that drains slowly and leaks at the same time: a Currie plumbing guide
A shower that drains slowly and leaks at the same time in Currie. Practical observations, access questions and links to the relevant local plumbing services.
Read the local guide →EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
Plumbing, drainage and heating for Currie.
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.
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UNDERSTAND THE SYMPTOMS
Helpful guides for your next step.
Hidden water leak signs: what Edinburgh homeowners should record
Unexplained damp, recurring stains, pressure loss or water sounds? Learn which observations help locate a hidden leak and when urgent action is needed.
Read the guide →Frozen pipes in Edinburgh: what to do before they burst
Frozen pipes or no water during cold weather? Safe first steps, gentle thawing limits, burst-pipe action and winter preparation for Edinburgh homes.
Read the guide →Cracked sink: when a repair is suitable and when to replace it
A cracked kitchen or bathroom sink needs more than a cosmetic patch. Learn what to observe, how to limit leakage and what affects repair or replacement.
Read the guide →START WITH YOUR BUILDING
Guidance for this property layout.
Choose a guide if its layout matches your property. A neighbourhood name does not establish a home’s age, connections or repair needs.
TRANSPARENT PRICING — CLEAR FROM THE START
Transparent plumbing prices for Currie
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.
| 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.
Full price guide and charging details → · Call 0131 210 0505 to discuss your job
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Helpful answers before you call.
What should I record for Currie when the property or its plumbing has changed?
Describe their order of appearance and the access below the tray, without continuing use to prove the connection.
What address information is useful for a Currie enquiry?
Currie and neighbouring Balerno, Colinton Juniper Green. Include the full postcode, exact property or flat number and a contact who can arrange entry.
How do I choose a plumbing service for Currie?
Start with what you can observe: a shower that drains slowly and leaks at the same time. Explain the symptoms and use the relevant service pages above; assessment determines the actual work needed.
How quickly can a plumber get to Currie?
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 Currie?
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 Currie 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.
LET’S TAKE THE NEXT STEP
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