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  • Pinpoint Trace and Access Limited Logo

    Pinpoint Trace and Access Limited

    9.95

    (61 reviews)

    Operates in Barnsley

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call
  • P D Property Maintenance and Renovation Logo

    P D Property Maintenance and Renovation

    9.91

    (294 reviews)

    Operates in Barnsley

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Blocked Baths
    Water Leak Detection
    Call
  • Gintaras Bukontas Logo

    Gintaras Bukontas

    10.00

    (19 reviews)

    Operates in Barnsley

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
    Water Pumps Installation
    Blocked Toilets
    Call
  • GCB Utilities LTD Logo

    GCB Utilities LTD

    (72 reviews)

    Operates in Barnsley

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Call
  • Plumbcare Yorkshire Limited Logo

    Plumbcare Yorkshire Limited

    9.11

    (95 reviews)

    Operates in Barnsley

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Shower Repair
    Plumbing Repairs
    Blocked Toilets
    Call
  • Simba Brandon Plumbing Logo

    Simba Brandon Plumbing

    9.35

    (26 reviews)

    Operates in Barnsley

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

    FLEXXYB PLUMBING LTD

    9.67

    (3 reviews)

    Operates in Barnsley

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Leak Detection
    Water Pumps Repair
    Pipe Fitter
    Call
  • All-Round Plumbing and Heating Services Logo

    All-Round Plumbing and Heating Services

    9.91

    (64 reviews)

    Operates in Barnsley

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Pipe Fitter
    General Plumbing
    Call

  • S L PLUMBING AND GENERAL BUILDING LTD

    10.00

    (10 reviews)

    Operates in Barnsley

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Tap Repair
    Underfloor Heating Repair
    Water Leak Detection
    Call
  • Charnior Plumbing & Heating LTD Logo

    Charnior Plumbing & Heating LTD

    10.00

    (2 reviews)

    Operates in Barnsley

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Installation
    Blocked Toilets
    Pipe Fitter
    Call
  • LER Plumbing (Yorkshire) Ltd T/A F H Plumbing and Gas Installations Logo
    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Blocked Sinks
    Water Leak Detection
    Call
  • D.P. Plumbing and Joinery Logo

    D.P. Plumbing and Joinery

    10.00

    (47 reviews)

    Operates in Barnsley

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

Water mains specialists in Barnsley

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

Water main replacement and moling in Barnsley

A water main replacement in Barnsley 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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