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  • North Staffs Utility Services Ltd Logo

    North Staffs Utility Services Ltd

    9.94

    (302 reviews)

    Operates in Macclesfield

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Pipe Fitter
    Call
  • TJB Plumbing co LTD Logo

    TJB Plumbing co LTD

    9.90

    (28 reviews)

    Operates in Macclesfield

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Tap Repair
    General Plumbing
    Power Flushing
    Call
  • GCB Utilities LTD Logo

    GCB Utilities LTD

    (72 reviews)

    Operates in Macclesfield

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Call
  • PlumbPlumber Logo

    PlumbPlumber

    10.00

    (59 reviews)

    Operates in Macclesfield

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Shower Installation
    Call
  • Noven Build Limited Logo

    Noven Build Limited

    (0 reviews)

    Operates in Macclesfield

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Toilets
    Power Flushing
    Underfloor Heating Installation
    Call
  • Imperial Construction & Eng Logo

    Imperial Construction & Eng

    9.94

    (19 reviews)

    Operates in Macclesfield

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Call
  • CJ Kitchen and Bathrooms Logo

    CJ Kitchen and Bathrooms

    9.97

    (29 reviews)

    Operates in Macclesfield

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Pipe Fitter
    General Plumbing
    Plumbing Merchants
    Call
  • Wyvern Plumbing LTD Logo

    Wyvern Plumbing LTD

    10.00

    (16 reviews)

    Operates in Macclesfield

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Sinks
    Plumbing Repairs
    Radiator Repair
    Call
  • DMDevelopments Limited Logo

    DMDevelopments Limited

    9.96

    (38 reviews)

    Operates in Macclesfield

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Baths
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Water Pumps Repair
    Call
  • ASSURED THERMAL & PLUMBING LTD Logo

    ASSURED THERMAL & PLUMBING LTD

    9.33

    (6 reviews)

    Operates in Macclesfield

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Pumps Repair
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Radiator Repair
    Call
  • MM GAS Logo

    MM GAS

    9.85

    (233 reviews)

    Operates in Macclesfield

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Blocked Baths
    Underfloor Heating Installation
    Call
  • Bond's Bathrooms & Boilers Logo

    Bond's Bathrooms & Boilers

    10.00

    (28 reviews)

    Operates in Macclesfield

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Thermal Dynamics
    Tap Repair
    Water Leak Detection
    Call

Water mains specialists in Macclesfield

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

Water main replacement and moling in Macclesfield

A water main replacement in Macclesfield 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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