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  • MERSEYSIDE PLUMBING AND HEATING Logo

    MERSEYSIDE PLUMBING AND HEATING

    9.31

    (29 reviews)

    Operates in Ashton

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

    Master Moling Services

    (6 reviews)

    Operates in Ashton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call
  • Plumbing_Northwest1 Logo

    Plumbing_Northwest1

    9.87

    (68 reviews)

    Operates in Ashton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Water Leak Detection
    Tap Repair
    Call
  • Ardent Utilities Logo

    Ardent Utilities

    10.00

    (29 reviews)

    Operates in Ashton

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

    Chameleon Plumbing And Heating

    9.60

    (628 reviews)

    Operates in Ashton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Underfloor Heating Installation
    General Plumbing
    Call
  • L & W Heating, Plumbing & Air Conditioning Ltd Logo

    L & W Heating, Plumbing & Air Conditioning Ltd

    9.96

    (694 reviews)

    Operates in Ashton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Installation
    Radiator Repair
    Pipe Fitter
    Call
  • Gibson Plumbing and Heating Limited (Wigan) Logo

    Gibson Plumbing and Heating Limited (Wigan)

    9.97

    (224 reviews)

    Operates in Ashton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Plumbing Repairs
    Thermal Dynamics
    Shower Repair
    Call
  • Marine Bathrooms Logo

    Marine Bathrooms

    9.82

    (187 reviews)

    Operates in Ashton

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

    BM Plumbing

    9.84

    (361 reviews)

    Operates in Ashton

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

    RT Builders

    9.77

    (28 reviews)

    Operates in Ashton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Baths
    Blocked Toilets
    General Plumbing
    Call
  • JJ Property Maintenance Logo

    JJ Property Maintenance

    9.35

    (109 reviews)

    Operates in Ashton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Power Flushing
    Radiator Installation
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call
  • Hindley Plumbing & Heating Logo

    Hindley Plumbing & Heating

    (22 reviews)

    Operates in Ashton

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Thermal Dynamics
    Water Leak Detection
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Call

Water mains specialists in Ashton

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

Water main replacement and moling in Ashton

A water main replacement in Ashton 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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