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    Ignite Plumbing Heating & Gas LTD Logo

    Ignite Plumbing Heating & Gas LTD

    10.00

    (40 reviews)

    Operates in Islington

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Radiator Installation
    Thermal Dynamics
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    FASTFIX LONDON Ltd

    9.48

    (350 reviews)

    Operates in Islington

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

    Adriatik Plumbing

    9.56

    (79 reviews)

    Operates in Islington

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Sinks
    Water Leak Detection
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call

  • Swiftflow Direct

    9.82

    (364 reviews)

    Operates in Islington

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Blocked Baths
    Radiator Installation
    Call
  • Hackney plumb-it Logo

    Hackney plumb-it

    9.91

    (36 reviews)

    Operates in Islington

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

  • Samandi Plumbing and Heating Ltd

    9.06

    (17 reviews)

    Operates in Islington

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Shower Repair
    Tap Repair
    Water Pumps Installation
    Call
  • Urgent Plumbers London Ltd Logo

    Urgent Plumbers London Ltd

    9.94

    (71 reviews)

    Operates in Islington

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Shower Repair
    General Plumbing
    Call
  • Design & Build Services Logo

    Design & Build Services

    9.82

    (24 reviews)

    Operates in Islington

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Tap Repair
    Pipe Fitter
    Blocked Sinks
    Call
  • FASTFIX LONDON Ltd Logo

    FASTFIX LONDON Ltd

    9.48

    (350 reviews)

    Operates in Islington

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Shower Installation
    Blocked Toilets
    Water Pumps Installation
    Call
  • Emergency plumbing pro Logo

    Emergency plumbing pro

    10.00

    (13 reviews)

    Operates in Islington

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Underfloor Heating Repair
    Pipe Fitter
    Radiator Installation
    Call
  • Plumbdon Ltd Logo

    Plumbdon Ltd

    9.83

    (72 reviews)

    Operates in Islington

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

    Mizzen Heating And Plumbing

    9.69

    (363 reviews)

    Operates in Islington

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Power Flushing
    Plumbing Repairs
    Shower Installation
    Call

Water mains specialists in Islington

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

Water main replacement and moling in Islington

A water main replacement in Islington 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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