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  • Pearl Building Services Limited Logo

    Pearl Building Services Limited

    10.00

    (23 reviews)

    Operates in Buckfastleigh

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Pipe Fitter
    Call
  • OJ plumbing & heating Logo

    OJ plumbing & heating

    9.98

    (28 reviews)

    Operates in Buckfastleigh

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Plumbing Merchants
    Power Flushing
    Call
  • Timothy Charles developments Logo

    Timothy Charles developments

    9.99

    (61 reviews)

    Operates in Buckfastleigh

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Shower Installation
    Blocked Baths
    Water Leak Detection
    Call
  • Velocity Plumbing Logo

    Velocity Plumbing

    10.00

    (173 reviews)

    Operates in Buckfastleigh

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

    Quickfix Plumber

    9.73

    (22 reviews)

    Operates in Buckfastleigh

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Pumps Repair
    General Plumbing
    Shower Installation
    Call
  • Ben Todd Plumbing & Heating Ltd Logo

    Ben Todd Plumbing & Heating Ltd

    10.00

    (148 reviews)

    Operates in Buckfastleigh

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Pipe Fitter
    Call
  • Powered Up SW Electrical Contractors Limited Logo

    Powered Up SW Electrical Contractors Limited

    9.89

    (157 reviews)

    Operates in Buckfastleigh

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Blocked Baths
    Underfloor Heating Repair
    Call
  • The Boiler Man Plymouth Logo

    The Boiler Man Plymouth

    10.00

    (71 reviews)

    Operates in Buckfastleigh

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Toilets
    General Plumbing
    Underfloor Heating Installation
    Call
  • Squibb Gas and Plumbing Logo

    Squibb Gas and Plumbing

    9.86

    (36 reviews)

    Operates in Buckfastleigh

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

    Bramshaw Heating & Plumbing Ltd

    9.67

    (312 reviews)

    Operates in Buckfastleigh

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Baths
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Blocked Toilets
    Call

Water mains specialists in Buckfastleigh

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

Water main replacement and moling in Buckfastleigh

A water main replacement in Buckfastleigh 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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