We try to prioritise genuine emergencies — no hot water, a leak, a burst pipe — for existing customers and nearby properties across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Call us on 0131 644 0045 and we'll tell you honestly how quickly we can get to you.
Plumbers — Edinburgh & the Lothians
Local plumbers who pick up the phone and turn up when they say.
Leaks, no hot water, bathroom and kitchen plumbing, tap and valve repairs — handled by Gas Safe registered engineers based in Danderhall, covering Edinburgh and all three Lothians.
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0131 644 0045Honest answer on the phone about whether we can help and how quickly — even if the answer is no.
Gas Safe registered (reg no. 953527)LPG certifiedGenuine emergencies prioritised for existing customers
Plumbing
Call-outs
Lothians homes, daily
Gas Safe reg no.
953527
Experience
20+ years local
What We Cover
From a dripping tap to a full bathroom plumbing install.
A genuine one-stop plumbing and heating service. Because every engineer on the van is Gas Safe registered and LPG certified, a job that touches the boiler, cylinder, or gas appliance doesn't need a second trade.
Leaks & burst pipes
Visible leaks, dripping joints, hidden leaks under floors or behind walls — we trace the source, make it safe, and give you a clear price before further work.
No hot water & heating issues
Combi issues, cylinder problems, pressure loss, airlocks, cold radiators. Gas Safe registered so we can work on the boiler side of the fault too.
Bathroom plumbing
Shower installs, WCs, heated towel rails, taps and basins, waste runs, and hot water upgrades where an existing combi or cylinder can't keep up.
Kitchen plumbing
Sink and tap changes, dishwasher and washing machine connections, waste runs, outside taps, and isolation valves fitted where they should be.
Tap, valve & pipework repairs
Failed valves, tired compression joints, stuck isolators, dripping taps. Small jobs done properly, priced as a clear call-out plus parts.
Unvented cylinders & gas work
Unvented hot water cylinder servicing and replacements, gas appliance connections, and LPG systems — all ticketed in-house, nothing subcontracted.
Why Macara
One engineer, properly qualified, for the whole job.
A lot of plumbing work in Edinburgh and the Lothians ends up touching a gas boiler, an unvented cylinder, or an LPG appliance — all of which legally need a qualified engineer. We hold the Gas Safe, LPG, and unvented tickets in-house, so you're not paying two call-outs or juggling two trades on a single plumbing fault.
Quick Reminder
Gas Safe registered engineers — register no. 953527.
LPG certified for rural and off-grid properties.
Local, independent, Danderhall-based — 20+ years in the Lothians.
Honest scope and clear pricing before any extra work.
Where We Work
Danderhall-based. Covering Edinburgh and all three Lothians.
We prioritise work close to home — Danderhall, Dalkeith, and Edinburgh — and travel across Midlothian, East Lothian, and West Lothian as standard. Not sure if we cover your postcode? Phone us and we'll tell you straight.
Towns We Regularly Cover
Edinburgh & the Lothians
Frequently Asked Questions
Plumbing questions, answered honestly.
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most by homeowners across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
What Comes Up Most
Emergency leaks, burst pipes, and no hot water
What to check before booking a call-out
Bathroom plumbing and installation scope
Gas Safe work tied into plumbing jobs
Need a straight answer on the job?
If the issue is specific to a leak, hot water fault, cylinder, or bathroom job, a quick call is usually more useful than another FAQ page.
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Need a plumber today?
Phone us. We'll tell you honestly how quickly we can help.
Genuine emergencies — no hot water, an active leak, a burst pipe — get prioritised for existing customers and properties close to Danderhall, Dalkeith, and Edinburgh. Larger work is quoted with a clear, fixed price before we start.