Doune is a small historic Scottish burgh sitting between Dunblane and Callander, dominated by its 14th-century castle and built around a traditional village centre and mercat cross. The housing is largely traditional — stone-built cottages, period villas and farmsteads — alongside smaller modern developments like Doune Riggs.
John Horton of JHDS Plumbing & Tiling is based five miles up the road in Dunblane and has worked across Doune for years. He covers the village and the surrounding area — Deanston, Buchany, Kilmadock, Thornhill and out toward Callander.
Older Doune properties often have features that need experienced hands — cold-feed tanks tucked into attics, traditional pipework runs through stone walls, and bathrooms that have been squeezed into rooms originally built for something else. John won't cut corners just because the access is awkward.
As a sole trader, every job gets John's personal attention. You always know who's coming, and he won't leave until the work is done properly.
Plumbing services in Doune
John handles the full range of non-gas plumbing for Doune homeowners and landlords — leaks, taps, toilets, showers and full bathroom installs, in older village properties as well as newer developments.
Tap Fitting & Repairs
Dripping taps, mixer tap replacements, kitchen and bathroom taps.
Toilet Repairs
Running toilets, cistern repairs, full replacements.
Shower Repairs & Installation
Electric and mixer showers — repairs and full installations.
Outside Tap Installation
Pipe through wall, tap and non-return valve fitted.
Tiling services in Doune
John is a qualified tiler as well as plumber — offering wall tiling, regrouting and silicone renewal across Doune. Older village bathrooms often benefit hugely from a regrout and silicone refresh rather than a full retile.
Bathroom Tiling
Full bathroom wall tiling, shower enclosures, splashbacks.
Regrouting & Silicone Renewal
Refresh tired grout and sealant — transforms a bathroom for a fraction of the cost of retiling.
Tile Repairs
Cracked or loose tiles replaced and colour-matched.
Areas covered around Doune
John regularly works across Doune and the surrounding villages, including: