Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Plumbing & Heating Experts in Loanhead
Established in 1974, Lothian Heating Services has built a reputation for excellence rooted in family values and craftsmanship. Our team of Gas Safe registered engineers delivers professional heating installations, maintenance, and emergency repair services across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Borders, and Fife. With over five decades of experience, we specialise in commercial and industrial heating systems, including boiler replacements and heritage projects. Our engineers receive factory training from leading manufacturers, ensuring technical excellence in every project. We prioritise long-term client relationships, supported by a dedicated office team and specialist subcontractors.Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through decades of work on historic buildings like Rosslyn Castle and Edinburgh Castle. As a Gas Safe, CHAS, and BESA registered contractor, we maintain the highest industry standards. Our family-led approach combines traditional values with modern technical expertise to provide reliable, guaranteed solutions. We serve both large-scale commercial clients and private customers requiring specialist heating solutions. Community involvement remains central to our ethos, evidenced by our sponsorship of local football club Musselburgh Athletic FC.
Services
Commercial Heating
Boiler Installation
System Maintenance
Emergency Repairs
Heritage Projects
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of continuous service in the heating industry
- Skilled Gas Safe registered engineers with manufacturer training
- Family-run business maintaining traditional values since 1974
- CHAS and BESA registered contractor status
- Proven expertise in historic building heating solutions
Associations and certifications
- Gas Safe
- CHAS
- BESA
Services
Commercial Heating
Professional installation and maintenance of commercial heating systems across Edinburgh and Central Scotland. Our Gas Safe engineers specialise in large-scale boiler installations and system upgrades for businesses. With manufacturer training from Baxi and Worcester Bosch, we guarantee reliable, energy-efficient solutions for commercial properties.
Boiler Replacement
Complete boiler replacement services for commercial and heritage properties. We install modern, energy-efficient systems while maintaining compliance with historical building regulations. Our engineers handle all aspects including flue systems, pipework modifications, and BMS controls integration for optimal performance.
Heritage Projects
Specialist heating solutions for listed buildings and heritage sites. We've completed projects at Rosslyn Castle and Edinburgh Castle, combining modern heating technology with traditional preservation requirements. Our team ensures minimal disruption to historic fabric while delivering efficient, sustainable systems.
Emergency Repairs
Urgent heating repair services for commercial clients across the Lothians. Available during standard working hours, our Gas Safe engineers respond promptly to system failures. We maintain full compliance with safety regulations while minimising business disruption during repairs.
Maintenance Contracts
Planned and reactive maintenance services for commercial heating systems. Our engineers provide annual servicing and emergency call-outs to ensure continuous system operation. With decades of experience maintaining systems we've installed, we guarantee long-term reliability and performance.
People
Kevin Liston
Managing Director
With over 40 years in the industry, Kevin Liston leads Lothian Heating Services with a commitment to quality and family values. He ensures traditional craftsmanship combines with modern technical standards across all projects.
Angus Liston
Contracts & Estimating Manager
Angus Liston oversees daily operations and project estimations. With direct involvement in installations from start to finish, he maintains the company's high standards of workmanship and client communication.
Stuart Milne
Service & Maintenance Manager
Stuart leads our gas safe engineers with extensive technical knowledge and safety regulation expertise. He coordinates both planned and reactive maintenance activities to meet industry compliance requirements.
Laura Fleming
Office Manager
Laura Fleming ensures smooth daily operations as Office Manager. Her administrative expertise supports both field teams and leadership, maintaining professional standards in all business processes.
Martin Paul
Projects Administrator
Martin supports both installation and service departments in project delivery. He coordinates administrative aspects of client projects while maintaining continuity between departments.
Questions
What areas do you cover for heating services?
We provide services across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Borders, and Fife regions from our Loanhead base.
Are your engineers Gas Safe registered?
All our heating engineers hold current Gas Safe registration for commercial and industrial systems.
Do you handle heritage building heating projects?
Yes, we specialise in heating solutions for historic buildings including listed properties and castles.
What emergency heating services are available?
We offer emergency repair services during standard working hours (Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4pm).
Can you provide boiler replacement references?
We've completed boiler replacements at notable sites including St Peter's Church and Pentland Science Park.
