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  • GCB Utilities LTD Logo

    GCB Utilities LTD

    (72 reviews)

    Operates in Padiham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
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  • Watertight Plumbing and Drainage Ltd Logo

    Watertight Plumbing and Drainage Ltd

    9.84

    (62 reviews)

    Operates in Padiham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Underfloor Heating Repair
    Water Pumps Installation
    Water Pumps Repair
    Call
  • Waj Handyman Logo

    Waj Handyman

    10.00

    (3 reviews)

    Operates in Padiham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Toilets
    Underfloor Heating Repair
    Pipe Fitter
    Call
  • Empire Gas and Plumbing Logo

    Empire Gas and Plumbing

    9.95

    (132 reviews)

    Operates in Padiham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Radiator Installation
    Tap Repair
    Call
  • MGS Plumbing And Gas Services Logo

    MGS Plumbing And Gas Services

    9.89

    (11 reviews)

    Operates in Padiham

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

    MS Plumbing Services

    9.85

    (9 reviews)

    Operates in Padiham

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

  • Lancashire Appliances

    10.00

    (29 reviews)

    Operates in Padiham

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

  • Peak Plumbing and Heating Contractors Ltd

    10.00

    (180 reviews)

    Operates in Padiham

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Underfloor Heating Installation
    Shower Installation
    Call
  • Precision Multi Trade Services Logo

    Precision Multi Trade Services

    9.92

    (96 reviews)

    Operates in Padiham

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

    Plumbing Services Blackburn

    9.90

    (47 reviews)

    Operates in Padiham

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

Water mains specialists in Padiham

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

Water main replacement and moling in Padiham

A water main replacement in Padiham 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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