Plumbing repairs and emergency plumbing in Lanark

Leaks traced and stopped, burst pipes repaired, taps and toilets replaced, cylinders and tanks renewed. Urgent water escapes in Lanark and the ML11 area are prioritised ahead of planned work.

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Quick answer

Who do I call for an emergency plumber in Lanark?

Call Caldwellside Plumbing on 01555 668284. We are based on Caldwellside Industrial Estate in Lanark and attend urgent plumbing — burst pipes, uncontrolled leaks, no water — across Lanark, Clydesdale and Lanarkshire, usually the same day for ML11 postcodes. Turn your internal stopcock off before you call if water is still escaping.

Turn off the internal stopcock first
Same-day attendance for urgent ML11 jobs
Leak detection without unnecessary damage
Copper, plastic and press-fit pipework

What this covers

Burst pipes and water leaks traced and repaired
Taps, toilets, cisterns and showers replaced
Cold water tanks, cylinders and stopcocks
Outside taps, washing machine and dishwasher plumbing
Full and partial re-pipes in copper or plastic
Landlord and letting-agent repair work

Plumbing

Plumbing questions, answered properly

How do I know if I have a hidden water leak?

Turn every tap and appliance off, then watch the water meter or the pressure gauge on a combi boiler. If either keeps moving, water is escaping somewhere in the system.

Other early signs are a musty smell in a cupboard, a warm patch on a floor above heating pipes, tide marks appearing on a ceiling, or a boiler that needs topping up more than once or twice a year.

We trace leaks with acoustic and thermal methods before lifting anything, which usually means one small area of flooring or plaster comes up instead of a whole room.

What causes burst pipes in Clydesdale homes?

Almost always freezing. Pipes in lofts, unheated garages, outbuildings and farm steadings across the higher villages — Forth, Shotts, Glespin, Tarbrax — freeze first and split when the ice thaws.

Uninsulated loft and garage pipework
Outside taps left connected over winter
Old imperial copper joints in pre-1970s houses
Long unheated runs in steadings and outbuildings
Condensate pipes on external walls freezing and locking out a boiler

Can you replace taps, toilets and showers in older Lanark properties?

Yes. Sandstone terraces and cottages around Lanark and New Lanark often have imperial pipework, seized isolation valves and non-standard waste positions, all of which we carry adaptors for.

Where a stopcock or isolation valve has seized — very common in properties that have not been touched in decades — we replace it as part of the job so the next repair is straightforward.

Do you work for landlords, farms and businesses?

Yes. We handle reactive repairs and planned maintenance for landlords and letting agents across Lanarkshire, plus farm and commercial plumbing including troughs, washrooms and commercial kitchens.

Work can be scheduled around tenants or opening hours, and we provide written records for compliance files.

Costs

What plumbing work typically costs

Guide figures for the Lanark and Clydesdale area. Every job is quoted properly before work starts — these are here so you know roughly what to expect.

Job	Typical guide price
Standard call-out and first hour	From around £70–£95
Tap or ballvalve replacement	From around £90 plus parts
Toilet or cistern replacement	From around £160 plus the unit
Leak detection and trace	From around £150 depending on access
Burst pipe repair	From around £120, subject to access
Full house re-pipe	Quoted after survey

Guide prices only, excluding VAT where applicable, and dependent on access, materials and the condition of existing pipework.

Need plumbing work in Lanark or Clydesdale?

General and emergency plumbing for homes, farms and businesses across Lanark and Clydesdale — from a dripping tap to a burst mains pipe.

Monday to Friday, with emergency call-outs by arrangement

01555 668284 Request a quote

Plumbing FAQs

What should I do first if a pipe bursts?

Turn off the water at the internal stopcock, usually under the kitchen sink or in a downstairs cupboard, then open cold taps to drain the system. Switch off electrics near the water and turn the heating off. Then call 01555 668284 with your postcode and what you can see.

Can you find a leak without pulling up my floor?

In most cases, yes. We trace leaks by isolating sections of pipework, checking pressure and using acoustic and thermal methods before opening anything up. That keeps disruption and repair costs down and means we only lift flooring where the leak actually is.

How much does a plumber cost in Lanark?

Small repairs are usually priced as a call-out plus labour and parts, while larger jobs are quoted as a fixed price. We confirm the figure before starting work, so you are never guessing. Call 01555 668284 for a price for your specific job.

Do you replace lead water pipes?

Yes. Older Lanark and Clydesdale properties often still have lead supply pipework. We replace it with modern copper or MDPE, reinstate the connection and make good afterwards. It improves water quality, flow rate and reliability all at once.