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  • Plumbcare Yorkshire Limited Logo

    Plumbcare Yorkshire Limited

    9.08

    (124 reviews)

    Operates in Derbyshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Pumps Installation
    Water Pumps Repair
    Power Flushing
    Call
  • Pinpoint Trace and Access Limited Logo

    Pinpoint Trace and Access Limited

    9.95

    (61 reviews)

    Operates in Derbyshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call
  • T20 Utilities Ltd Logo

    T20 Utilities Ltd

    9.60

    (5 reviews)

    Operates in Derbyshire

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

    Alpha Plumbing

    8.87

    (67 reviews)

    Operates in Derbyshire

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

  • Safer Plumbing & Heating LTD

    9.86

    (17 reviews)

    Operates in Derbyshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Toilets
    General Plumbing
    Shower Repair
    Call
  • BARLOW RHODES LIMITED T/A Advanced Plumbing and Heating Logo

    BARLOW RHODES LIMITED T/A Advanced Plumbing and Heating

    9.80

    (199 reviews)

    Operates in Derbyshire

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

    Margas Heating and Plumbing Ltd

    9.90

    (212 reviews)

    Operates in Derbyshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Underfloor Heating Repair
    Thermal Dynamics
    Call
  • DMDevelopments Limited Logo

    DMDevelopments Limited

    9.97

    (40 reviews)

    Operates in Derbyshire

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

    DMG Plumbing and Heating

    9.59

    (163 reviews)

    Operates in Derbyshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Power Flushing
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Call
  • L T Mapstone Plumbing & Heating Logo

    L T Mapstone Plumbing & Heating

    9.64

    (74 reviews)

    Operates in Derbyshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Blocked Sinks
    Call
  • Lloyd Wallace Logo

    Lloyd Wallace

    9.07

    (17 reviews)

    Operates in Derbyshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Plumbing Repairs
    Shower Repair
    Call
  • AB Electrical Plumbing Services Logo

    AB Electrical Plumbing Services

    9.75

    (106 reviews)

    Operates in Derbyshire

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Underfloor Heating Repair
    Blocked Sinks
    Water Pumps Repair
    Call

Water mains specialists in Derbyshire

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

Water main replacement and moling in Derbyshire

A water main replacement in Derbyshire 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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