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    L.C.A. Maintenance Services Ltd Logo

    L.C.A. Maintenance Services Ltd

    9.58

    (552 reviews)

    Operates in Thrapston

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    General Plumbing
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    Normz Plumbing Ltd

    9.51

    (172 reviews)

    Operates in Thrapston

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Pumps Repair
    Radiator Repair
    Pipe Fitter
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  • L.C.A. Maintenance Services Ltd Logo

    L.C.A. Maintenance Services Ltd

    9.58

    (552 reviews)

    Operates in Thrapston

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Water Pumps Repair
    Radiator Repair
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    Normz Plumbing Ltd

    9.51

    (172 reviews)

    Operates in Thrapston

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
    Water Pumps Installation
    Blocked Toilets
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  • CSC Plumbing Heating Ltd Logo

    CSC Plumbing Heating Ltd

    9.63

    (119 reviews)

    Operates in Thrapston

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
    Shower Installation
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
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  • Reactive Gas, Heating and Plumbing Services Logo

    Reactive Gas, Heating and Plumbing Services

    9.16

    (361 reviews)

    Operates in Thrapston

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Tap Repair
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Water Pumps Repair
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  • Noka Plumbing Limited Logo

    Noka Plumbing Limited

    9.34

    (130 reviews)

    Operates in Thrapston

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

    9.87

    (181 reviews)

    Operates in Thrapston

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Pumps Installation
    Tap Repair
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
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  • Burtons Plumbing, Drainage and Gas Logo

    Burtons Plumbing, Drainage and Gas

    9.81

    (392 reviews)

    Operates in Thrapston

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Radiator Repair
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Call
  • JB Plumbing Services Logo

    JB Plumbing Services

    9.81

    (24 reviews)

    Operates in Thrapston

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Repair
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Radiator Installation
    Call
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    EF Builders

    9.22

    (3 reviews)

    Operates in Thrapston

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Shower Installation
    General Plumbing
    Emergency Plumber Service
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    Emergency Plumbing Services 24/7

    9.53

    (12 reviews)

    Operates in Thrapston

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Shower Repair
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Water mains specialists in Thrapston

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

Water main replacement and moling in Thrapston

A water main replacement in Thrapston 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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