Water Mains & Lead Pipe Replacement in Fife

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.