As a plumber for over 30 years I’ve been using mcalpine products from day one and never been let down. Their range of pan connectors will overcome any situation and I only fit their bathwaste/trap on... See more
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McAlpine has been designing and manufacturing plumbing and drainage solutions in the UK for over 100 years. We supply a wide range of products used by professional installers, merchants and DIY customers across the UK and internationally. Our focus has always been on producing reliable, well-designed products that are easy to fit and built to last — what we call “fit and forget”. Our products are manufactured across multiple UK sites and are trusted in everything from everyday repairs to large-scale housing developments. We work closely with the trade to understand real installation challenges and develop practical solutions that save time on site. Alongside our products, we provide technical support and customer service to help resolve queries quickly and keep projects moving. Whether it’s a straightforward installation question or a more complex issue, our aim is to make things as simple as possible. We welcome feedback from customers and use it to continually improve both our products and service.
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Kelvin Avenue, G52 4LF, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The flange on my shower trap broke…
The flange on my shower trap broke after just 14 months. The flange needs to be lifted regularly for cleaning. I dont think it strong enough for purpose. To make matters worse I was told that the price of just replacing the flange was a lot more costly than buying the entire unit. Unsustainable practice

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Bad product and shocking customer service
Bought a McAlpine air admittance valve VP50P.
Had it installed for just a few months and started smelling foul air. My plumber took the valve out and found the sealing rubber had gone like a concertina allowing a constant flow of air from the sewer
Contacted McAlpine who said it was broken and and gave a link to buy a replacement part and another link showing how to do plumbing!
I replied explaining it was a product issue but they ignored it
Anyway, took it back and got a refund and installed a full size one
McAlpine Shower Trap - Top Quality
I purchased a McAlpine shower trap and it is excellent quality. It is worth paying that little bit extra for such an important piece of kit. Nobody wants a leak when a shower tray has been installed! It installed easily and there are clear diagrams for dimensions.
Highly recommend McAlpine products.
Gold Standard Support
Not being an experienced plumber I sent a hopeful email request for help to Mcalpine, while half expecting one of those one line unclear replies that leave you none the wiser
. Instead I got a personal call from someone with not only the knowledge, but also the patience to talk me through and explain the pitfalls of my problem and the solutions available.
As I put in the title I give them the highest rating and my new benchmark for Technical Support
Best traps and waste fittings on the…
Best traps and waste fittings on the market by a mile
Excellent products with a first class…
Excellent products with a first class after sales team. When we had a small problem, it was dealt with very quickly and professionally.
It is rare to find a company who genuinely care about its customers.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company and any of their excellent products.
Non existent Technical Support, RUDE staff
Very poor technical support, culture of rudeness and hostility towards customers from the top down. I would avoid this company at all costs and I would never have faith to recommend their products to any client having experienced their shocking contempt for the end user. Just as well it’s a family business as investors would be livid if they knew how many customers they turn away through their belligerence.

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Always use McAlpine as they are…
Always use McAlpine as they are trusted, never had a failure yet!!
Professionals use and recommend
Go to brand for traps etc
I have used McAlpine products where possible since i was an apprentice back in 1980..
Other manufacturers just don't match their quality.
McAlpine Parts.
McAlpine Parts.
As a Plumber, I use these products on a regular basis. They have a wide variety of parts which helps me in completing jobs on a timely bases. Would not use any other products.
Excellent range of quality products to…
Excellent range of quality products to get you through most challenges. Always new well designed products being introduced.
A good range stocked at the local plumbers merchants which makes life easier
No other products come near
I never use any other brand.
I never use any other brand.
Quality products which you can rely on.
The best product on the market
The best product on the market. Fit and forget.
They don't leak
They don't leak, they're versatile, they fit everything on every job, they work well and they're made in Scotland. I just wouldn't fit anything else!
Quite simply the best quality products…
Quite simply the best quality products on the market.
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