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  • Max Shutler Plumbing & Heating Ltd Logo

    Max Shutler Plumbing & Heating Ltd

    9.97

    (307 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Shower Installation
    Water Pumps Installation
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Call
  • Triple A Gas Ltd Logo

    Triple A Gas Ltd

    9.56

    (96 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Shower Installation
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Call
  • James Kimber Plumbing, Heating and Gas Services Logo

    James Kimber Plumbing, Heating and Gas Services

    10.00

    (150 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Sinks
    Water Pumps Repair
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Call
  • BE1 Property Services Ltd Logo

    BE1 Property Services Ltd

    9.82

    (106 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Call
  • JRQ plumbing and heating limited Logo

    JRQ plumbing and heating limited

    9.23

    (48 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

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

  • Skylark Plumbing

    9.56

    (42 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Tap Repair
    Blocked Toilets
    General Plumbing
    Call
  • Lampeters Building and Plumbing Logo

    Lampeters Building and Plumbing

    9.82

    (24 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
    Shower Installation
    Water Pumps Installation
    Call
  • Supreme Boiler Care Ltd Logo

    Supreme Boiler Care Ltd

    9.60

    (136 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Pumps Installation
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Call
  • Masoud heating and Plumbing Logo

    Masoud heating and Plumbing

    9.76

    (63 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Blocked Baths
    Shower Installation
    Call
  • Michael Simmonds Plumbing Logo

    Michael Simmonds Plumbing

    10.00

    (141 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

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

    Right Plumbing

    9.96

    (139 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Installation
    Water Pumps Installation
    Water Leak Detection
    Call
  • Maple Leaf Plumbing & Refurb Logo

    Maple Leaf Plumbing & Refurb

    9.81

    (36 reviews)

    Operates in Dorset

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

Water mains specialists in Dorset

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

Water main replacement and moling in Dorset

A water main replacement in Dorset 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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