Trenchless Water Mains Replacement

Save time and money on water pipe replacement with the latest trenchless techniques from Exterior Plumbing Services. Our state-of-the-art moling equipment can bore accurate, efficient channels for new pipe work or lead pipe replacement without the need for large scale excavation.

Lead pipe replacement is a common request from our customers, and in the past we would have had to dig a trench along the path of the old pipe, removing the lead and laying a new high strength polyethylene water pipe replacement. Today we’re leading the way in trenchless lead pipe replacement with moling methods that are fast, efficient and cost-effective.

This service includes survey, excavation, water supply pipe replacement, connection and reinstatement.

All supply pipe replacements are backed by a 20 year guarantee*

What is trenchless technology (moling)?

By digging two small pits approximately one metre deep and one metre square at the start and end positions of the water pipe replacement, we’re able to put our moling machinery to work – boring horizontally between the two pits. Using pneumatic power the moling head hammers its way through the soil to create a smooth bored tunnel that the water pipe replacement is pulled through.

As well as reducing the labour and equipment costs incurred in digging of trenches, by using moling for lead pipe replacement or new pipe-work we avoid the previously unavoidable disturbance of gardens, driveways and patios.

Moling has revolutionised the way we perform water pipe replacement, and the savings made are passed along to our clients, meaning there’s never been a better time to get lead pipe replacement to eliminate the potential long term health hazards, as well as see an increased flow and water pressure.

Our lead pipe replacement includes the stop tap at your property boundary up to the connection inside your house, giving you a single, seamless water pipe replacement that has superior integrity and flexibility, is less prone to splits and cracks and has none of the risks of lead based pipe work.

Trenchless water pipe replacement using our moling technique is faster, more efficient and certainly more cost-effective than traditional trenching methods, with no need for unsightly channels dug through your garden and driveway.

On completion of your installation, EPS will sign off the work and request your water company raise a work order to replace your communication pipe should this not have already been done (conditions apply). EPS can also lay other diameter pipe, ask for details.