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  • JPR PLUMBING & HEATING Logo

    JPR PLUMBING & HEATING

    9.74

    (256 reviews)

    Operates in Cheshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Merchants
    Water Pumps Repair
    Radiator Installation
    Call
  • RT Builders Logo

    RT Builders

    9.75

    (25 reviews)

    Operates in Cheshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Water Pumps Installation
    Tap Repair
    Call
  • Rami Maree Plumbing Service's Logo

    Rami Maree Plumbing Service's

    9.91

    (220 reviews)

    Operates in Cheshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Shower Installation
    Tap Repair
    Call
  • Chameleon Plumbing And Heating Logo

    Chameleon Plumbing And Heating

    9.56

    (596 reviews)

    Operates in Cheshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Shower Installation
    Blocked Sinks
    Call
  • Ardent Utilities Logo

    Ardent Utilities

    10.00

    (28 reviews)

    Operates in Cheshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call
  • Jackson Plumbing Logo

    Jackson Plumbing

    9.92

    (94 reviews)

    Operates in Cheshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Blocked Toilets
    General Plumbing
    Call
  • L & W Heating & Plumbing Ltd Logo

    L & W Heating & Plumbing Ltd

    9.98

    (669 reviews)

    Operates in Cheshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Pipe Fitter
    Water Leak Detection
    General Plumbing
    Call
  • BM Plumbing Logo

    BM Plumbing

    9.87

    (350 reviews)

    Operates in Cheshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Unvented Hot Water Cylinder Servicing / Repair
    Power Flushing
    Water Pumps Repair
    Call
  • National Plumbing and Heating Logo

    National Plumbing and Heating

    10.00

    (216 reviews)

    Operates in Cheshire

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

    Shout Plumbing & Heating

    9.78

    (32 reviews)

    Operates in Cheshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Baths
    Shower Repair
    Pipe Fitter
    Call
  • Flo Utilities Limited Logo

    Flo Utilities Limited

    10.00

    (7 reviews)

    Operates in Cheshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call
  • Helikon Plumbing and Heating Logo

    Helikon Plumbing and Heating

    9.92

    (141 reviews)

    Operates in Cheshire

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

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

Water main replacement and moling in Cheshire

A water main replacement in Cheshire 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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