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  • HOME SAVIOURS LIMITED Logo

    HOME SAVIOURS LIMITED

    9.56

    (106 reviews)

    Operates in Birmingham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Repair
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Water Pumps Repair
    Call
  • Pinpoint Trace and Access Limited Logo

    Pinpoint Trace and Access Limited

    10.00

    (62 reviews)

    Operates in Birmingham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call
  • HH PLUMBING & GAS Logo

    HH PLUMBING & GAS

    9.94

    (11 reviews)

    Operates in Birmingham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Sinks
    Plumbing Repairs
    Blocked Baths
    Call
  • ROK Plumbing & Heating Logo

    ROK Plumbing & Heating

    9.93

    (53 reviews)

    Operates in Birmingham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Plumbing Repairs
    Thermal Dynamics
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  • Jake Hobson Plumbing Services Logo

    Jake Hobson Plumbing Services

    9.97

    (57 reviews)

    Operates in Birmingham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Blocked Toilets
    Shower Repair
    Call
  • MJM Plumbing Services Logo

    MJM Plumbing Services

    9.99

    (305 reviews)

    Operates in Birmingham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Merchants
    Shower Installation
    Blocked Sinks
    Call
  • A1Fitters Logo

    A1Fitters

    9.97

    (12 reviews)

    Operates in Birmingham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Blocked Sinks
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Call
  • KARL WITH A K PLUMBING & HEATING LIMITED Logo

    KARL WITH A K PLUMBING & HEATING LIMITED

    9.63

    (17 reviews)

    Operates in Birmingham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Shower Installation
    General Plumbing
    Shower Repair
    Call
  • MWW Plumbing Ltd Logo

    MWW Plumbing Ltd

    10.00

    (242 reviews)

    Operates in Birmingham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Sinks
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Blocked Baths
    Call
  • Eco Gas, Plumbing and Bathroom Services Logo

    Eco Gas, Plumbing and Bathroom Services

    9.92

    (110 reviews)

    Operates in Birmingham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Shower Repair
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Call
  • Matt Plumbing & Heating Logo

    Matt Plumbing & Heating

    9.88

    (311 reviews)

    Operates in Birmingham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Radiator Installation
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call
  • A1 Fitters Logo

    A1 Fitters

    10.00

    (15 reviews)

    Operates in Birmingham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Radiator Repair
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Call

Water mains specialists in Birmingham

If you need a water mains specialist in Birmingham, finding a qualified professional is key to solving leaks, bursts, and low-pressure problems safely and efficiently.

From leak detection to full pipe replacement, experts can inspect, repair, or upgrade your supply line using the latest technology — including water main moling for minimal disruption.

Typical services include:

  • Leak detection and pipe tracing
  • Lead pipe replacement and MDPE upgrades
  • Trenchless water main moling installations
  • Full water main replacement
  • New connections and diversions

Replacing old or corroded pipework can improve water pressure, flow, and quality throughout your home.

Specialists in Birmingham can recommend the most efficient and cost-effective approach for your property.

Water main replacement and moling in Birmingham

A water main replacement in Birmingham typically involves isolating the old supply, installing new MDPE pipe, and reconnecting it to the main network.

Many engineers now use moling technology — a trenchless method that allows new pipes to be installed underground with minimal digging.

Moling is ideal if your supply runs beneath driveways, lawns, or patios, reducing reinstatement costs and keeping your property disruption-free.

Water main replacement costs in the UK

The cost of replacing a water main depends on the distance from the boundary to your property, pipe size, and access. Below is a general guide of prices you can expect to pay:

  • Leak detection survey – £150-£400
  • Lead pipe replacement – £600-£1,500
  • Full water main replacement (standard domestic property) – £1,000-£2,500+
  • Water main moling installation – £1,200-£3,000+

If the route passes under hard surfaces or shared access areas, additional reinstatement fees may apply.

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