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Boiler repair in Edinburgh — Gas Safe engineers, 24 hours a day

Broken boiler or no heating? Call and we will connect you with a Gas Safe registered engineer covering Edinburgh and the Lothians, day or night.

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What we cover

Five jobs make up almost everything we are called for in Edinburgh.

Emergency boiler repair

No heat or no hot water. Fault found and fixed, with common parts carried on the van.

Boiler repair →

Annual boiler service

Gas Safe inspection and service to keep the boiler safe, efficient and inside warranty.

Boiler service →

Gas safety certificate (CP12)

Landlord Gas Safety Record for one property or a whole portfolio.

Gas safety certificate →

Central heating leak detection

Tracking down hidden leaks in pipework, radiators and the boiler itself.

Leak detection →

Boiler replacement

High-efficiency condensing boilers supplied and installed, with a fixed written quote.

New boilers →

Letting agents and landlords

Portfolio servicing and compliance dates tracked so a CP12 never lapses.

Landlord service →

Why Edinburgh boilers fail more than you would expect

Edinburgh has one of the oldest housing stocks in the UK. Tenement flats across Leith, Newington and Marchmont carry original pipework and communal flues that were never designed for a modern condensing boiler, and the city sits at a mean temperature around 8.5°C against roughly 11.6°C in London. More heating demand, older systems, more failures.

That combination also pushes up what a repair costs, because access is awkward and parts are less standard. Gas engineer day rates in Edinburgh run roughly £230 to £405, among the highest outside London. You should be told the likely cost before any work starts — and if you are not, ask.

Before you let anyone touch your boiler

  • Check the engineer's Gas Safe registration at gassaferegister.co.uk — do not take a card as proof
  • Ask to see the photo ID card on arrival and check the licence number against the register
  • Confirm the card lists the work you need — boilers and gas fires are separate qualifications
  • Get the price before work begins, including any call-out fee
  • Keep the paperwork — you need it for warranty, insurance and, if you let the property, for compliance

Covering Edinburgh and the Lothians

If you are inside the city bypass or just outside it, we can usually help.

Common questions

Short, straight answers. If yours is not here, call and ask.

How quickly can an engineer get to me in Edinburgh?
Response times depend on the engineer on duty and where you are in the city. Central areas such as Leith, Newington and Stockbridge are usually reached quickest. Call and we will give you an honest estimate for your postcode rather than a figure we cannot keep.
What does a boiler repair cost in Edinburgh?
Gas engineer day rates in Edinburgh run roughly £230 to £405, which is among the highest outside London. Most single faults are fixed within a standard call-out. You will be told the likely cost before work starts, and no work begins without your agreement.
Which boilers can be repaired?
Most major makes: Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Ideal, Potterton, Glow-worm, Baxi, Alpha, Ferroli, Viessmann, Vokera, Ariston and Intergas. Older boilers can still be repaired, though parts are not always available for discontinued models.
My boiler is leaking or smells of gas. What should I do?
If you smell gas, do not touch any electrical switch and do not use a phone indoors. Open windows, turn the gas off at the meter if you can reach it safely, leave the property, and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 from outside. That line is free and available 24 hours.
Is it worth repairing an old boiler or better to replace it?
It depends on the age, the fault and the parts cost. As a rule, a boiler over 12 to 15 years old with a major component failure is often better replaced, particularly since a new condensing boiler will cut running costs. We will give you both figures so you can decide.

Need an engineer today?

Tell us your postcode and the fault and we will give you an honest response time.

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