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    Southbrook Property LTD Logo

    Southbrook Property LTD

    (0 reviews)

    Operates in Brightlingsea

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Installation
    General Plumbing
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
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  • Speedy Fix Services Logo

    Speedy Fix Services

    9.45

    (148 reviews)

    Operates in Brightlingsea

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Pumps Repair
    Thermal Dynamics
    Blocked Sinks
    Call
  • Prime Fix Group Logo

    Prime Fix Group

    9.88

    (89 reviews)

    Operates in Brightlingsea

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

    SJS Plumbing

    9.85

    (18 reviews)

    Operates in Brightlingsea

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
    Water Pumps Installation
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Call
  • Hughes Heating Logo

    Hughes Heating

    9.93

    (188 reviews)

    Operates in Brightlingsea

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Power Flushing
    Shower Repair
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  • CJ Plumbing & Heating Ltd Logo

    CJ Plumbing & Heating Ltd

    9.92

    (744 reviews)

    Operates in Brightlingsea

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Thermal Dynamics
    Blocked Baths
    Call
  • PG Bones Logo

    PG Bones

    10.00

    (85 reviews)

    Operates in Brightlingsea

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Underfloor Heating Installation
    Call
  • Wild Plumbing & Heating Ltd Logo

    Wild Plumbing & Heating Ltd

    9.83

    (4 reviews)

    Operates in Brightlingsea

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Installation
    Blocked Toilets
    Water Leak Detection
    Call
  • Croitoru Ltd Logo

    Croitoru Ltd

    9.86

    (23 reviews)

    Operates in Brightlingsea

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Pumps Repair
    Radiator Repair
    Radiator Installation
    Call
  • SCAF PLUMBING & HEATING LIMITED Logo

    SCAF PLUMBING & HEATING LIMITED

    9.01

    (169 reviews)

    Operates in Brightlingsea

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Toilets
    Unvented Hot Water Cylinder Servicing / Repair
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Call
  • Bain Plumbing & Heating Logo

    Bain Plumbing & Heating

    9.94

    (18 reviews)

    Operates in Brightlingsea

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Thermal Dynamics
    Blocked Sinks
    Shower Repair
    Call

  • CJPR Plumbing

    9.95

    (20 reviews)

    Operates in Brightlingsea

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

Water mains specialists in Brightlingsea

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

Water main replacement and moling in Brightlingsea

A water main replacement in Brightlingsea 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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