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  • JB Plumbing Services Logo

    JB Plumbing Services

    9.79

    (22 reviews)

    Operates in Northampton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Sinks
    Water Pumps Installation
    Unvented Hot Water Cylinder Servicing / Repair
    Call
  • Burtons Plumbing, Drainage and Gas Logo

    Burtons Plumbing, Drainage and Gas

    9.85

    (384 reviews)

    Operates in Northampton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Shower Installation
    Blocked Toilets
    Call
  • Reactive Gas, Heating and Plumbing Services Logo

    Reactive Gas, Heating and Plumbing Services

    9.00

    (337 reviews)

    Operates in Northampton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Repair
    Blocked Baths
    Thermal Dynamics
    Call
  • SMT Plumbing and Heating Logo

    SMT Plumbing and Heating

    9.58

    (146 reviews)

    Operates in Northampton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Toilets
    Shower Installation
    Water Leak Detection
    Call
  • L.C.A. Maintenance Services Ltd Logo

    L.C.A. Maintenance Services Ltd

    9.57

    (542 reviews)

    Operates in Northampton

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

    Nyko Plumbing

    9.87

    (174 reviews)

    Operates in Northampton

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

    Noka Plumbing Limited

    9.37

    (126 reviews)

    Operates in Northampton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Baths
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Radiator Installation
    Call

  • Toseland Plumbing and Heating and Property Services

    9.92

    (4 reviews)

    Operates in Northampton

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

    Normz Plumbing Ltd

    9.36

    (171 reviews)

    Operates in Northampton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Power Flushing
    Radiator Repair
    Shower Installation
    Call
  • Vmnz maintenance and renovation aspects Logo

    Vmnz maintenance and renovation aspects

    (0 reviews)

    Operates in Northampton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Shower Repair
    General Plumbing
    Water Leak Detection
    Call
  • Steele's Plumbing & Heating Ltd Logo

    Steele's Plumbing & Heating Ltd

    10.00

    (104 reviews)

    Operates in Northampton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Toilets
    Water Leak Detection
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Call
  • Heaton Plumbing & Heating Logo

    Heaton Plumbing & Heating

    9.88

    (208 reviews)

    Operates in Northampton

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

Water mains specialists in Northampton

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

Water main replacement and moling in Northampton

A water main replacement in Northampton 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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