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  • HUBB GROUP MAINTENANCE LTD Logo

    HUBB GROUP MAINTENANCE LTD

    9.89

    (3 reviews)

    Operates in Colchester

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
  • Lucking Utility Services Limited Logo

    Lucking Utility Services Limited

    8.18

    (244 reviews)

    Operates in Colchester

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Water Leak Detection
    Call
  • Hughes Heating Logo

    Hughes Heating

    9.95

    (183 reviews)

    Operates in Colchester

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Blocked Baths
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Call
  • Blueflow Heating Cooling & Renewables Logo

    Blueflow Heating Cooling & Renewables

    9.98

    (317 reviews)

    Operates in Colchester

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

    Knowles Property Services Ltd

    9.79

    (107 reviews)

    Operates in Colchester

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Power Flushing
    Call
  • Jackson Plumbing & Heating Logo

    Jackson Plumbing & Heating

    9.56

    (712 reviews)

    Operates in Colchester

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Blocked Baths
    Underfloor Heating Repair
    Call

  • CJPR Plumbing

    10.00

    (15 reviews)

    Operates in Colchester

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Toilets
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call
  • Salacia Plumbing & Heating Logo

    Salacia Plumbing & Heating

    9.88

    (19 reviews)

    Operates in Colchester

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Tap Repair
    Water Pumps Repair
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Call
  • Westons Plumbing & Heating Ltd Logo

    Westons Plumbing & Heating Ltd

    9.85

    (55 reviews)

    Operates in Colchester

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Underfloor Heating Installation
    Water Pumps Installation
    Call
  • LR Plumbing & Heating Solutions Limited Logo

    LR Plumbing & Heating Solutions Limited

    8.78

    (203 reviews)

    Operates in Colchester

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Baths
    General Plumbing
    Water Pumps Installation
    Call
  • Pegasus Heating and Plumbing Ltd Logo

    Pegasus Heating and Plumbing Ltd

    9.94

    (230 reviews)

    Operates in Colchester

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Power Flushing
    Plumbing Repairs
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Call
  • PG Bones Logo

    PG Bones

    10.00

    (82 reviews)

    Operates in Colchester

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Blocked Sinks
    General Plumbing
    Call

Water mains specialists in Colchester

If you need a water mains specialist in Colchester, 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 Colchester can recommend the most efficient and cost-effective approach for your property.

Water main replacement and moling in Colchester

A water main replacement in Colchester 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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