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  • Pinpoint Trace and Access Limited Logo

    Pinpoint Trace and Access Limited

    10.00

    (62 reviews)

    Operates in Oakham

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

    CSC Plumbing Heating Ltd

    9.63

    (119 reviews)

    Operates in Oakham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Blocked Sinks
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Call
  • Reactive Gas, Heating and Plumbing Services Logo

    Reactive Gas, Heating and Plumbing Services

    9.16

    (361 reviews)

    Operates in Oakham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
    Shower Installation
    Water Pumps Installation
    Call
  • EZ-FLOW PLUMBING Logo

    EZ-FLOW PLUMBING

    9.85

    (95 reviews)

    Operates in Oakham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Pipe Fitter
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Radiator Installation
    Call
  • Chera Gas Logo

    Chera Gas

    (4 reviews)

    Operates in Oakham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Blocked Toilets
    Thermal Dynamics
    Call

  • Leak Seek Repair Limited

    10.00

    (7 reviews)

    Operates in Oakham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Water Leak Detection
    Call
  • Emergency Plumbing Services 24/7 Logo

    Emergency Plumbing Services 24/7

    9.53

    (12 reviews)

    Operates in Oakham

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

    EF Builders

    9.22

    (3 reviews)

    Operates in Oakham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Sinks
    Plumbing Repairs
    Pipe Fitter
    Call
  • MT Plumbing & Heating Solutions Ltd Logo

    MT Plumbing & Heating Solutions Ltd

    9.89

    (305 reviews)

    Operates in Oakham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Tap Repair
    Blocked Baths
    Call

  • KB Plumbing

    9.89

    (234 reviews)

    Operates in Oakham

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

    Leaders Plumbing

    10.00

    (4 reviews)

    Operates in Oakham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Underfloor Heating Installation
    Pipe Fitter
    Plumbing Repairs
    Call
  • Lucking Utility Services Limited Logo

    Lucking Utility Services Limited

    8.78

    (244 reviews)

    Operates in Oakham

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

Water mains specialists in Oakham

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

Water main replacement and moling in Oakham

A water main replacement in Oakham 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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