Melrose has one of the most varied housing stocks in the Borders — Victorian villas around Dingleton and the High Street, smaller estates off Weirhill and traditional cottages up toward Eildon. Combine that with a high proportion of second homes and holiday lets and you get a town where reliable heating, sensible servicing intervals and quiet, efficient kit really matter.
Full kitchen plumbing, gas and heating works across Melrose — from new-build first-fix through to refurbishment hob isolation, sink waste re-routing, dishwasher and washing-machine connections, water softener installation and integrated boiler relocations. We work alongside your kitchen fitter or project-manage the entire trade package ourselves, so the gas, water and electrics line up with the cabinets on day one rather than chasing snags after handover.
Kitchens in Melrose touch every trade — gas hob isolation, waste re-routing, water softener flow rates, electrics, tiling and joinery. We project-manage the plumbing, gas and heating side end-to-end across TD6 so your kitchen fitter isn't waiting on a Gas Safe slot. Hob, oven and washer connections are pressure-tested and certified before sign-off.
Travel from our Kelso base: 25 minutes via the A6091.
Local considerations in Melrose
Holiday-let owners regularly book annual servicing well in advance to avoid a peak-season breakdown.
Heat pump enquiries have risen sharply with the Eildons backdrop — owners want low-noise outdoor units that disappear into the garden.
Some narrow High Street access means we plan boiler deliveries and skip placement carefully.
Several large Victorian villas have legacy gravity-fed systems we routinely upgrade to fully pumped, controlled setups.
What we'll do for you
Hob isolation valve fitted in an accessible location — Building Regs compliant.
Pressure-tested gas connections to hob and oven, certified before sign-off.
Waste pipework re-routed cleanly — no fall-rate compromises that cause smells later.
Water softener and filtered tap installations sized to actual incoming flow rate.
Boiler relocations costed honestly — sometimes a re-route is cheaper than a new flue.
Coordinated with kitchen fitter, electrician and tiler so trades don't clash.
Recent Melrose kitchen installations work
System boiler upgrade in a Dingleton villa — new pressurisation, smart controls and weather compensation.
Air source heat pump retrofit at a Newstead property paired with larger radiators.
Annual gas safety certificates across a portfolio of Melrose holiday lets.
Every kitchen plumbing and gas package we sign off in Melrose comes with pressure-test records and Gas Safe / Building Notice paperwork lodged on your behalf.
How kitchen installations works in Melrose
Step 1
Site visit
We measure existing services, check gas supply and confirm cabinet layout with you.
Step 2
Written quote
Itemised price for first-fix, second-fix and any boiler/softener works.
Step 3
First & second fix
Pipework before plaster, appliances after units — coordinated with your kitchen fitter.
Step 4
Test & certify
Pressure-tested gas, leak-checked water, paperwork lodged with Building Standards.
Why homeowners in Melrose pick us
Gas Safe registered for hob, oven and boiler connections
WIAPS approved for water-softener and incoming-main works
Long-standing relationships with local kitchen fitters and electricians
Pressure-test records and Building Notice paperwork lodged on your behalf
Often, yes — but the radiators usually need upsizing, and we'll model heat loss properly for the older stone walls. We'll be honest if a high-efficiency boiler is a better short-term fit.
Can you service Melrose holiday lets out of season?+
Yes — we deliberately keep autumn slots free for holiday-let owners across TD6. Booking in September or early October avoids a January breakdown when the property is fully booked.
Do you install kitchens or just the plumbing?+
We handle the plumbing, gas, heating and boiler-relocation side end-to-end. We'll also coordinate with your kitchen fitter, or recommend trusted local fitters we've worked with for years.
Can you move my boiler to fit a new kitchen layout?+
Yes — boiler relocations are routine. We'll talk you through flue-route options, condensate drainage and the cost trade-off vs replacing with a new combi in a different location.
Do I need a Building Notice for kitchen plumbing?+
Only for gas appliance moves and certain drainage changes. We lodge the notice with your local authority on your behalf where required and include the cost in the written quote.
From villa upgrades to holiday-let servicing — quote returned the same working day.
Whether it's a Victorian villa upgrade in Dingleton or a quiet heat pump install at Newstead, Melrose properties demand thought — we cover TD6 every week from our Kelso base.