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    McConnell utilities

    9.97

    (97 reviews)

    Operates in Southend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
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    The Lewken Group Ltd

    9.49

    (54 reviews)

    Operates in Southend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Plumbing Repairs
    Shower Installation
    Call
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    YOUR MAINTENANCE MATTERS LIMITED

    9.34

    (49 reviews)

    Operates in Southend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Blocked Toilets
    Tap Repair
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    The Lewken Group Ltd

    9.49

    (54 reviews)

    Operates in Southend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Baths
    Shower Repair
    Blocked Sinks
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    Bubbles Plumbing Services

    9.91

    (174 reviews)

    Operates in Southend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Thermal Dynamics
    General Plumbing
    Tap Repair
    Call
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    Pro Vision Property Solutions Ltd

    10.00

    (92 reviews)

    Operates in Southend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Underfloor Heating Installation
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Shower Repair
    Call
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    Speedy Fix Services

    9.45

    (148 reviews)

    Operates in Southend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Underfloor Heating Repair
    Tap Repair
    Shower Installation
    Call
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    Imzzys Heating & Plumbing

    9.91

    (11 reviews)

    Operates in Southend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Shower Installation
    Water Pumps Installation
    General Plumbing
    Call
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    Ingatestone Plumbing and Heating

    9.98

    (22 reviews)

    Operates in Southend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Shower Installation
    Tap Repair
    Underfloor Heating Repair
    Call
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    Mario Building & Plumbing Ltd

    9.74

    (140 reviews)

    Operates in Southend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Radiator Repair
    Underfloor Heating Installation
    Call

  • Danamic Heating Ltd

    9.90

    (7 reviews)

    Operates in Southend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Underfloor Heating Repair
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
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    Plumbers Essex Ltd

    9.97

    (55 reviews)

    Operates in Southend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Baths
    Power Flushing
    Pipe Fitter
    Call

Water mains specialists in Southend

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

Water main replacement and moling in Southend

A water main replacement in Southend 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 – ÂŁ150-ÂŁ400
  • Lead pipe replacement – ÂŁ600-ÂŁ1,500
  • Full water main replacement (standard domestic property) – ÂŁ1,000-ÂŁ2,500+
  • Water main moling installation – ÂŁ1,200-ÂŁ3,000+

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

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