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    Fortnum Home Improvements

    (0 reviews)

    Operates in Northamptonshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Sinks
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Underfloor Heating Repair
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    L.C.A. Maintenance Services Ltd

    9.58

    (552 reviews)

    Operates in Northamptonshire

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

    Reactive Gas, Heating and Plumbing Services

    9.16

    (361 reviews)

    Operates in Northamptonshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Radiator Repair
    Power Flushing
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    CSC Plumbing Heating Ltd

    9.63

    (119 reviews)

    Operates in Northamptonshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Installation
    Blocked Baths
    Plumbing Repairs
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    JB Plumbing Services

    9.81

    (24 reviews)

    Operates in Northamptonshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Radiator Repair
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    AG Plumbing & Heating Services Ltd

    9.78

    (109 reviews)

    Operates in Northamptonshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Pipe Fitter
    Plumbing Repairs
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
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    Neo Plumbing Ltd

    10.00

    (3 reviews)

    Operates in Northamptonshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Blocked Sinks
    Call
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    EZ-FLOW PLUMBING

    9.85

    (95 reviews)

    Operates in Northamptonshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Underfloor Heating Installation
    Call
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    Lucking Utility Services Limited

    8.78

    (244 reviews)

    Operates in Northamptonshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call
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    Preferred Group Limited

    9.98

    (20 reviews)

    Operates in Northamptonshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Radiator Installation
    Water Pumps Repair
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  • 247 Plumbing & Heating Logo

    247 Plumbing & Heating

    9.64

    (12 reviews)

    Operates in Northamptonshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Installation
    Water Leak Detection
    Power Flushing
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    EF Builders

    9.22

    (3 reviews)

    Operates in Northamptonshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Blocked Toilets
    Shower Repair
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Water mains specialists in Northamptonshire

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

Water main replacement and moling in Northamptonshire

A water main replacement in Northamptonshire 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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