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  • Pinpoint Trace and Access Limited Logo

    Pinpoint Trace and Access Limited

    10.00

    (61 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

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

    Safer Plumbing & Heating LTD

    9.80

    (39 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Plumbing Repairs
    Water Pumps Installation
    Call
  • CG Plumbing & Heating Services Logo

    CG Plumbing & Heating Services

    9.42

    (197 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Repair
    Unvented Hot Water Cylinder Installation
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Call
  • DMG Plumbing and Heating Logo

    DMG Plumbing and Heating

    9.66

    (172 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Repair
    Blocked Baths
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Call
  • Rsm Plumbing And Heating Ltd Logo

    Rsm Plumbing And Heating Ltd

    9.63

    (77 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Pipe Fitter
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Blocked Baths
    Call
  • Jake Hobson Plumbing Services Logo

    Jake Hobson Plumbing Services

    9.98

    (52 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Baths
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Radiator Installation
    Call
  • Plumbcare Yorkshire Limited Logo

    Plumbcare Yorkshire Limited

    9.00

    (153 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

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

    Margas Heating and Plumbing Ltd

    9.86

    (220 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Water Pumps Repair
    Call
  • GCB Utilities LTD Logo

    GCB Utilities LTD

    (72 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Call
  • I Find Leaks Logo

    I Find Leaks

    9.60

    (48 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Emergency Plumber Service
    General Plumbing
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Call

  • Leak Seek Repair Limited

    10.00

    (7 reviews)

    Operates in Derby

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call
  • BARLOW RHODES LIMITED T/A Advanced Plumbing and Heating Logo
    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call

Water mains specialists in Derby

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

Water main replacement and moling in Derby

A water main replacement in Derby 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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