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  • Pinpoint Trace and Access Limited Logo

    Pinpoint Trace and Access Limited

    9.91

    (64 reviews)

    Operates in Melton Mowbray

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

    DMG Plumbing and Heating

    9.53

    (184 reviews)

    Operates in Melton Mowbray

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Power Flushing
    Blocked Toilets
    Call
  • Emergency Plumbing Services 24/7 Logo

    Emergency Plumbing Services 24/7

    9.55

    (14 reviews)

    Operates in Melton Mowbray

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Thermal Dynamics
    Plumbing Repairs
    Power Flushing
    Call
  • MT Plumbing & Heating Solutions Ltd Logo

    MT Plumbing & Heating Solutions Ltd

    9.95

    (313 reviews)

    Operates in Melton Mowbray

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Underfloor Heating Repair
    Radiator Repair
    Call
  • Db gas and plumbing services Logo

    Db gas and plumbing services

    9.72

    (42 reviews)

    Operates in Melton Mowbray

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Sinks
    General Plumbing
    Radiator Repair
    Call
  • K Ryan Plumbing & Heating Logo

    K Ryan Plumbing & Heating

    9.96

    (175 reviews)

    Operates in Melton Mowbray

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Blocked Toilets
    General Plumbing
    Call

  • Leak Seek Repair Limited

    9.92

    (10 reviews)

    Operates in Melton Mowbray

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

    Premier Gasworks

    9.80

    (72 reviews)

    Operates in Melton Mowbray

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Shower Repair
    Blocked Baths
    Call
  • The Plumb Doctor Logo

    The Plumb Doctor

    10.00

    (131 reviews)

    Operates in Melton Mowbray

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Toilets
    Shower Repair
    Thermal Dynamics
    Call
  • Trident Plumbing Heating and Gas Logo

    Trident Plumbing Heating and Gas

    9.28

    (131 reviews)

    Operates in Melton Mowbray

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Water Leak Detection
    Call
  • Boiler assures ltd Logo

    Boiler assures ltd

    9.20

    (10 reviews)

    Operates in Melton Mowbray

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Shower Repair
    General Plumbing
    Plumbing Merchants
    Call
  • LPS HPAC LTD Logo

    LPS HPAC LTD

    9.92

    (107 reviews)

    Operates in Melton Mowbray

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Unvented Hot Water Cylinder Servicing / Repair
    Pipe Fitter
    Plumbing Repairs
    Call

Water mains specialists in Melton Mowbray

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

Water main replacement and moling in Melton Mowbray

A water main replacement in Melton Mowbray 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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