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  • Jaiken home maintenance and services LTD Logo

    Jaiken home maintenance and services LTD

    9.62

    (61 reviews)

    Operates in Portsmouth

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Tap Repair
    General Plumbing
    Blocked Baths
    Call
  • Stone Plumbing Services Logo

    Stone Plumbing Services

    9.59

    (269 reviews)

    Operates in Portsmouth

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Radiator Installation
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Call
  • Sc Plumbers Ltd Logo

    Sc Plumbers Ltd

    9.94

    (693 reviews)

    Operates in Portsmouth

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Power Flushing
    Blocked Toilets
    Pipe Fitter
    Call
  • R J Water Pipes Ltd Logo

    R J Water Pipes Ltd

    9.96

    (321 reviews)

    Operates in Portsmouth

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call
  • Matthews Electrical Plumbing and Gas Logo

    Matthews Electrical Plumbing and Gas

    10.00

    (442 reviews)

    Operates in Portsmouth

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Power Flushing
    Blocked Baths
    Call
  • P S PLUMBING SERVICES Logo

    P S PLUMBING SERVICES

    9.94

    (110 reviews)

    Operates in Portsmouth

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Water Pumps Repair
    Call
  • P J Refurbishments Limited Logo

    P J Refurbishments Limited

    9.93

    (173 reviews)

    Operates in Portsmouth

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Baths
    General Plumbing
    Unvented Hot Water Cylinder Servicing / Repair
    Call
  • Reliance Plumbing and Heating Logo

    Reliance Plumbing and Heating

    9.96

    (238 reviews)

    Operates in Portsmouth

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Radiator Installation
    Call
  • TJ Plumbing Services Logo

    TJ Plumbing Services

    9.67

    (86 reviews)

    Operates in Portsmouth

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Baths
    Blocked Sinks
    Shower Installation
    Call
  • JB Plumbing Heating & Bathrooms Ltd Logo

    JB Plumbing Heating & Bathrooms Ltd

    9.29

    (197 reviews)

    Operates in Portsmouth

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Blocked Toilets
    General Plumbing
    Call
  • JBS Heating & Plumbing Logo

    JBS Heating & Plumbing

    (0 reviews)

    Operates in Portsmouth

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Baths
    Radiator Repair
    Water Pumps Installation
    Call
  • 1st Porter Call Plumbing & Drains Logo

    1st Porter Call Plumbing & Drains

    9.98

    (2089 reviews)

    Operates in Portsmouth

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

Water mains specialists in Portsmouth

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

Water main replacement and moling in Portsmouth

A water main replacement in Portsmouth 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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