Finding a hidden leak in Edinburgh
How to get an accurate quote in Edinburgh
Short answer: In tenements and flats a hidden leak is often reported by the neighbour below before you see anything yourself. Tell us where the damp or stain is, which room is above it, and whether your boiler is losing pressure. Photos help a plumber judge whether floorboards or bath panels will need lifting.
How this service works: Use Edinburgh Plumbing Quotes to compare quotes from independent local plumbers. Your chosen provider carries out the work.
This request can cover
- Water coming through to the flat below
- Damp patches on walls or ceilings
- A boiler that keeps losing pressure
- Stains under a bath or shower
Details that affect the quote
- Where the damp or stain is
- Which room is above it
- Whether the boiler is losing pressure
- Whether floors or panels may need lifting
What to do before help arrives
If water is reaching lights or sockets, switch off that circuit and turn off your stopcock. In a tenement, tell your neighbours.
What a good quote should include
Providers should state the price basis, likely work, included parts, exclusions and their current availability. Contact details and the exact job address stay private during quoting and are released only after you choose a quote and the selected provider confirms the job.
Serving requests across Edinburgh
Requests can be matched using the job type, approximate location and providers’ stated coverage. Your exact address stays private while providers quote. Coverage includes Leith, Portobello, Morningside, Stockbridge, Bruntsfield and other nearby EH1, EH2, EH3, EH4, EH5, EH6, EH7, EH8, EH9, EH10, EH11, EH12, EH13, EH14, EH15, EH16, EH17 postcode areas; live availability is confirmed by each provider.
Questions about this plumbing request
What details help a plumber quote accurately?
Where the damp or stain is, which room is above it, whether the boiler is losing pressure and whether floors or panels may need lifting. Give your area or postcode district in the job description; your contact details are collected separately and kept private.
Is there anything I should do first?
If water is reaching lights or sockets, switch off that circuit and turn off your stopcock. In a tenement, tell your neighbours.