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  • TRG Property Care Logo

    TRG Property Care

    9.75

    (160 reviews)

    Operates in West Sussex

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Sinks
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Power Flushing
    Call
  • Gutter Genies Logo

    Gutter Genies

    9.87

    (28 reviews)

    Operates in West Sussex

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Underfloor Heating Repair
    Blocked Sinks
    Blocked Toilets
    Call
  • Perry Plumbers & Electrics Logo

    Perry Plumbers & Electrics

    9.96

    (277 reviews)

    Operates in West Sussex

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call
  • 1st Choice Bathrooms, Plumbing & Heating Ltd Logo

    1st Choice Bathrooms, Plumbing & Heating Ltd

    10.00

    (262 reviews)

    Operates in West Sussex

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Toilets
    Water Leak Detection
    Power Flushing
    Call
  • F & S Independent Plumbing and Drainage Logo

    F & S Independent Plumbing and Drainage

    9.75

    (274 reviews)

    Operates in West Sussex

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Baths
    Blocked Sinks
    Thermal Dynamics
    Call

  • Martin24 Plumbing

    10.00

    (68 reviews)

    Operates in West Sussex

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

    Gough Plumbing and Heating

    9.98

    (280 reviews)

    Operates in West Sussex

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Toilets
    General Plumbing
    Pipe Fitter
    Call
  • PM Plumbing & Home Improvements Logo

    PM Plumbing & Home Improvements

    10.00

    (180 reviews)

    Operates in West Sussex

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Sinks
    Water Pumps Installation
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Call
  • Crouchers Group Ltd Logo

    Crouchers Group Ltd

    9.91

    (449 reviews)

    Operates in West Sussex

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

    Precision Plumbing and Bathrooms

    10.00

    (23 reviews)

    Operates in West Sussex

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Installation
    Tap Repair
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Call
  • R J Water Pipes Ltd Logo

    R J Water Pipes Ltd

    9.97

    (316 reviews)

    Operates in West Sussex

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

    Waterworth Plumbing LTD

    10.00

    (27 reviews)

    Operates in West Sussex

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Tap Repair
    Thermal Dynamics
    Water Pumps Repair
    Call

Water mains specialists in West Sussex

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

Water main replacement and moling in West Sussex

A water main replacement in West Sussex 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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