Water Mains & Lead Pipe Replacement in Fife
New supply pipes, leaks and old lead mains replaced for clean, steady water.
Water Mains Installation & Repair in Kirkcaldy and across Fife
Old or damaged mains lead to low pressure, leaks and water that comes out the wrong colour. We install and repair water mains across Fife, including swapping out tired old lead pipes for modern MDPE, so your water runs clean and at proper pressure.
What's included
- New water mains installed
- Lead supply pipes replaced
- Underground leaks traced and repaired
- Better pressure and flow through the house
Why replace an old lead water main?
Lead pipes were standard in older Fife properties, and they're worth replacing. Lead can get into your drinking water, and decades-old supply pipes corrode, narrow and leak, which is often why the pressure upstairs is poor.
Swapping the old main for modern MDPE plastic gives you cleaner water and a noticeable jump in flow. In many areas the water company runs a scheme that replaces their part of the supply when you replace yours, and we can point you to it.
Tracing leaks and laying new supply pipes
A leak on an underground main can run for months before anyone notices it on the bill. We trace where it's actually leaking before digging, so we're not tearing up the whole garden on a guess.
New supply runs are laid to the right depth and properly connected at the stopcock and the house. We tidy up after ourselves and leave the ground as we found it as far as we can.
We've been doing this for 14years, for homes and businesses alike. You get a Gas Safe registered, fully insured team that shows up when promised, keeps the mess down, and gives you the price before the work starts. Quotes are always free, and we're rated 5 stars on Google and Checkatrade.
Water Mains Installation & Repair questions, answered
The things people ask us most. Can't see what you're after? Give us a call, we're happy to talk it through.
It's worth it. Lead can get into your drinking water, and old lead supply pipes corrode and narrow, which is often why upstairs pressure is poor. Replacing it with modern MDPE gives you cleaner water and better flow.
Lead pipes are dull grey, soft enough to dent, and give a dull sound when tapped. They're common in older Fife properties. If you're not sure, we can check the incoming main for you.
Usually, yes. Old or narrowed supply pipes restrict flow, so a new full-bore MDPE main often gives a noticeable jump in pressure and flow rate through the house.
In many areas the water company will replace their section of the supply when you replace your private side. We can point you to the local scheme so you don't pay for more than you need to.
Yes. We trace where the main is actually leaking before we dig, so we're not opening up the whole garden on a guess, then carry out a clean repair or replace the run.
We keep excavation to the minimum the job needs and reinstate the ground as best we can. Tracing the leak or the pipe route first means a lot less digging.
A straightforward supply replacement is often a day, depending on the run length and ground conditions. We'll give you a clear timescale and price once we've seen it.
It's the modern blue plastic pipe used for water mains. It doesn't corrode, won't put lead in your water, and gives better flow than old lead or narrow steel pipe.
Yes. It can be a partly closed valve, an internal pipe problem, or a shared supply. We check the cause before recommending a new main, so you only spend where it's needed.
Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Leven, Dunfermline and across Fife, plus Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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