24 Hour Emergency Plumber, Edinburgh - First Call Plumbers

First Call Plumbers – Emergency Service

First Call Plumbers have their unbeatable 24 Hour Emergency Service for businesses and consumers throught the Edinburgh and Lothian areas. We aim to be with you within the hour – 24 hours a day – 365 days a year.

Our plumbers are able to tackle any plumbing, heating or drainage situation including:

• Boiler breakdowns & repairs
• Radiators & pipes
• Leaks & bursts
• All drainage problems including sinks, toilets & taps
• High pressure water jetting
• Washing machines & dishwashers
• Shower installations
• Toilets, sinks & taps
• Tanks & overflows
• Internal stop taps
• Outside taps
• 24/7 speedy response, 24hours a day, 365 days a year.

To use this emergency service, call an experienced plumber direct on the emergency mobile number 07917-772-774 or call our office number 0131-669-1007.

If your need is not urgent, you can also email us at enquiries (at) firstplumber.com or fill in our contact form here.

Our emergency plumbing service provides a rapid emergency response, however, it’s still best to prevent disasters in the first place. Check out our website and you will find quite a few top plumbing tips to prevent plumbing emergencies. Especially valuable are our Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter tips which can be found by clicking here.

There are several types of plumbing emergencies that can occur, but the first step in all solutions is to turn off the water in the supply line that feeds the leaking pipe or fixture. If it happens that the point of the leak is hidden or there is no valve in the branch line leading to the leak, you will have to shut off water to the entire house.

If you live in a climate where there is a danger of freezing, the main shutoff valve is usually located in the ground floor. In warmer climates the valve may be located outdoors. If you have a pumped well system, shut off electricity to the pump and call a plumber.

In a case where you are unable to close the shut off valve, contact your local water authority immediately, so that water can be turned off at the main. If the water rises to the level of electrical cords and outlets, there is a possibility that it could be carrying an electrical current. Do not attempt to go near the water until you shut off electricity to the circuits affected. If you are unable to reach the breaker or fuse panel safely, have the power company shut off the electricity to your home.

There are several types of plumbing emergencies that can occur, but the first step in all solutions is to turn off the water in the supply line that feeds the leaking pipe or fixture. If it happens that the point of the leak is hidden or there is no valve in the branch line leading to the leak, you will have to shut off water to the entire house.

If you live in a climate where there is a danger of freezing, the main shutoff valve is usually located in the ground floor. In warmer climates the valve may be located outdoors. If you have a pumped well system, shut off electricity to the pump and call a plumber.

In a case where you are unable to close the shut off valve, contact your local water authority immediately, so that water can be turned off at the main. If the water rises to the level of electrical cords and outlets, there is a possibility that it could be carrying an electrical current. Do not attempt to go near the water until you shut off electricity to the circuits affected. If you are unable to reach the breaker or fuse panel safely, have the power company shut off the electricity to your home.

If you live in a climate where there is a danger of freezing, the main shutoff valve is usually located in the ground floor. In warmer climates the valve may be located outdoors. If you have a pumped well system, shut off electricity to the pump and call a plumber.

In a case where you are unable to close the shut off valve, contact your local water authority immediately, so that water can be turned off at the main. If the water rises to the level of electrical cords and outlets, there is a possibility that it could be carrying an electrical current. Do not attempt to go near the water until you shut off electricity to the circuits affected. If you are unable to reach the breaker or fuse panel safely, have the power company shut off the electricity to your home.

Frozen Pipes
Even with the variety of freeze- resistant pipe products available, there is still a chance that your pipes could freeze. If this happens, slowly thaw the pipe with a hair dryer, or with towels soaked in hot water. By heating the pipe slowly, you are preventing the pipe from breaking. You do not want to heat the pipe with a torch, as it could start a fire. In order to prevent frozen pipes, you should never leave your home unheated during cold weather.

If you live in a climate where there is a danger of freezing, the main shutoff valve is usually located in the ground floor. In warmer climates the valve may be located outdoors. If you have a pumped well system, shut off electricity to the pump and call a plumber.

In a case where you are unable to close the shut off valve, contact your local water authority immediately, so that water can be turned off at the main. If the water rises to the level of electrical cords and outlets, there is a possibility that it could be carrying an electrical current. Do not attempt to go near the water until you shut off electricity to the circuits affected. If you are unable to reach the breaker or fuse panel safely, have the power company shut off the electricity to your home.

Leaks
In the event that a pipe leaks or breaks, or a joint loosens, immediately turn off the main shutoff valve to prevent water damage. Next, turn off your hot water heater by turning off the circuit breakers and the gas supply to the hot water heater. Failure to do so can cause the hot water heater to overheat, damage the heating elements and injure anyone who unknowingly turns on a hot water tap.

You can either make the repairs yourself or call a plumber. If one of your water-using appliances seems to be leaking, the first thing to check is the trap by which the appliance drains. If it appears to be partially clogged, this could be the problem as it is probably causing an overflow within the appliance. If the drain is clear, consult the appropriate appliance repair person.

Installation of wall hung toilets is a little more problematic than with standard back to wall toilets, so it is best to seek the advice of First Call Plumbers because when installing a wall hung toilet a special bracing frame needs to be used inside the WC unit, which also houses the concealed cistern.

Wall hung toilets were initially designed for commercial applications but have become increasingly popular in domestic situations as design influences have changed, and people have looked to maximise the space they have available. They tend to be more expensive than other toilet designs.

Close Coupled Toilet - Edinburgh's First Call Plumbing

As the cistern and pan are bolted together they cannot be positioned independantly of each other. This can be a slight disadvantages if the bathroom soil pipe opening is positioned in the floor as the final position of the toilet will depend on the position of the soil pipe in the floor – if the pipe is 6 inches away from the wall the cistern will end up 6 inches from the wall.

There are some pan connectors that will partially compensate for this problem but sometimes the only option is to build a small, solid shelf at the back of the cistern to bridge the gap to the wall. If the soil outlet is in the floor but near he wall or if the outlet passed horizontally through the wall then there are no problems using a close coupled bathroom toilet.

Because regulations have been introduced to make new bathroom toilets flush with less water, cisterns can now be made much narrower than previously which has lead to some very compact designs being made available. These regulation changes also allow the use of new flushing mechanisms which are generally quieter in operation than the old syphons and work at the push of a button.

The downside of these new regulations is that the flushing performance of new bathroom toilets can be inferior to older models that have larger cisterns.

Most bathroom toilet designs now available in the UK do not require an external overflow making installation quicker, easier and neater.

Back to Wall Toilet - First Call Plumber, Edinburgh

There is usually some kind of access panel included with furniture units so that you can get to the cistern if you spring a leak.

This fitted look is becoming very popular and you can usually find toilet designs in both traditional and contemporary styles.

Wall Mounted or Wall Hung Sink - First Call Plumber, Edinburgh

Advantages:
It creates an open space in your bathroom for extra storage and it’s very easy to clean.

A wall hung sink is also known as a suspended sink and the phrase applies to other pieces in the bathroom such as toilets and bidets too, but essentially this is where the basin and pedestal are fixed to the wall but do not touch the floor. It is a more modern style than what is commonly found in the UK, although it is gaining in popularity. One of the most obvious benefits is that you can clean underneath it very easily.

Vanity Sink - First Call Plumber, Edinburgh

Advantages:
It can provide a lot of storage and also add counter space.