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    North East Property Maintenance and Building Ltd Logo

    North East Property Maintenance and Building Ltd

    9.47

    (136 reviews)

    Operates in Wallsend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Emergency Plumber Service
    Radiator Repair
    Call
  • Metro Plumb North East Logo

    Metro Plumb North East

    10.00

    (6 reviews)

    Operates in Wallsend

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

  • Northumbria Water and Gas Limited

    9.89

    (126 reviews)

    Operates in Wallsend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
    Plumbing Repairs
    General Plumbing
    Call
  • Newell and Sons Plumbing & heating Logo

    Newell and Sons Plumbing & heating

    9.83

    (125 reviews)

    Operates in Wallsend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Pumps Installation
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Pipe Fitter
    Call
  • Whickham Plumbing & Heating Services Ltd Logo

    Whickham Plumbing & Heating Services Ltd

    9.31

    (534 reviews)

    Operates in Wallsend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Pipe Fitter
    General Plumbing
    Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
    Call
  • North East Property Maintenance and Building Ltd Logo

    North East Property Maintenance and Building Ltd

    9.47

    (136 reviews)

    Operates in Wallsend

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

    Rhodes Plumbing

    9.94

    (72 reviews)

    Operates in Wallsend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Plumbing Merchants
    Blocked Baths
    Call
  • Boilertech NE Logo

    Boilertech NE

    9.92

    (536 reviews)

    Operates in Wallsend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    General Plumbing
    Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
    Water Supply Pipe Repairs
    Call
  • Watt Developments LTD Logo

    Watt Developments LTD

    (0 reviews)

    Operates in Wallsend

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

    Taymer Plumbing And Heating Ltd

    9.97

    (76 reviews)

    Operates in Wallsend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Sinks
    Underfloor Heating Repair
    Pipe Fitter
    Call
  • B.S Plumbing and Heating Logo

    B.S Plumbing and Heating

    10.00

    (11 reviews)

    Operates in Wallsend

    Services & skills
    Plumber
    Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
    Blocked Sinks
    General Plumbing
    Plumbing Repairs
    Call
  • JC Plumbing & Heating Logo

    JC Plumbing & Heating

    9.92

    (216 reviews)

    Operates in Wallsend

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

Water mains specialists in Wallsend

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

Water main replacement and moling in Wallsend

A water main replacement in Wallsend 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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