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    IMPERIAL MAINTENANCE AND PROPERTY LTD

    9.49

    (55 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Pipe Fitter
    Call
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    KJM Plumbing And Maintenance

    9.92

    (8 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Tap Repair
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Blocked Sinks
    Call
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    First Plumb Scotland Limited

    9.78

    (188 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Shower Installation
    Blocked Toilets
    Call
  • Stephen Martin Electrical & Plumbing Logo

    Stephen Martin Electrical & Plumbing

    9.70

    (401 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Blocked Toilets
    Thermal Dynamics
    Call
  • BS Plumbing Logo

    BS Plumbing

    9.69

    (146 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Baths
    Thermal Dynamics
    Water Leak Detection
    Call

  • IMPERIAL MAINTENANCE AND PROPERTY LTD

    9.49

    (55 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Shower Repair
    Blocked Sinks
    Blocked Toilets
    Call
  • Ormiston Plumbing and Heating Logo

    Ormiston Plumbing and Heating

    9.57

    (67 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

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

    9.81

    (104 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

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

    (0 reviews)

    Operates in Edinburgh

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

Water mains specialists in Edinburgh

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

Water main replacement and moling in Edinburgh

A water main replacement in Edinburgh 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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