Water Mains Installed Across Kent & the South East
Looking for a solution to installing a brand new water main with minimal disruption?
We specialise in installing new private water mains with minimal excavation and disruption. Whether you require a new supply for an individual property or larger pipework serving multiple homes or commercial premises, our experienced engineers can plan the most suitable route and installation method for your project.
Trusted Across the South East
Countywide Coverage
Absolutely No Call Out Fees
30+ Years Experience
Professional water main installation across Kent.
Installing a new water main correctly is essential for providing a safe, reliable and long-lasting water supply.
With over 30 years of industry experience, Moling Services South East provides professional water main installation across Kent and the South East. We can manage every aspect of the work, from planning the route and preparing the ground through to installing the new pipework and reinstating affected areas.
Working across residential, commercial and larger private sites, we can install or renew mains water supplies using conventional open-trench excavation or trenchless impact moling where suitable.
Water Main Installation for Projects of All Sizes
From new water mains for individual properties to larger installations serving commercial premises, developments and multi-property sites, MSSE can provide a complete solution tailored to your requirements. We undertake both open-trench and impact moling installations, selecting the most appropriate method for the site, ground conditions and required pipe route.
Our capabilities extend from smaller private mains through to larger 75mm, 90mm, 125mm, 180mm and 225mm pipework, allowing us to undertake water main installation projects of virtually any scale. No job is considered too small, and our experienced team can manage the associated excavation, groundwork and reinstatement required to complete the installation.
Types of Pipes We Replace
Older water supply pipes can deteriorate internally and externally long before the full extent of the problem becomes visible. In many cases, repeated leak repairs simply postpone the inevitable.
Lead Water Supply Pipes
Lead supply pipes are most commonly found in older properties and can usually be identified by their dull grey appearance and the characteristic swollen or bulbous joint beneath the internal stop tap.
If gently scratched, the metal underneath appears shiny and silver. Lead can enter drinking water from old pipework, which is why replacement is recommended wherever practicable.
Galvanised Steel Water Supply Pipes
Old galvanised steel pipes can corrode heavily over time, both internally and externally. The bore can become increasingly restricted by rust and mineral build-up, reducing water flow and pressure while leaving the remaining pipework vulnerable to further leaks.
Where galvanised pipework is badly deteriorated, repairing one leaking section may provide only a temporary solution because the rest of the pipe is often in similar condition.
Black Alkathene Water Supply Pipes
Older black plastic Alkathene supply pipes are commonly found in properties dating from the 1960s and 1970s. They can usually be identified by the black plastic pipe entering beneath the internal stop tap.
If an ageing Alkathene supply develops a leak, repeated trace and repair work may not be the most economical option, particularly where the pipe has already become brittle or deteriorated along its length.
We can replace ageing lead, galvanised steel and black Alkathene supply pipes with modern 25mm blue MDPE, providing a new, reliable water supply backed by a 10-year guarantee.
Need a New Water Main Installed?
Installing a new underground water main doesn’t always mean excavating a continuous trench across your property. Where site and ground conditions allow, impact moling can be used to create an underground route for new pipework with significantly less excavation.
MSSE can assess your property, plan a suitable route and determine whether impact moling or conventional excavation is the best installation method. This allows new water mains to be installed beneath driveways, gardens, paths and other surfaces while keeping disruption and reinstatement work to a minimum.
With more than 30 years of experience in underground pipe installation across Kent and the South East, we can provide a practical solution for domestic, commercial and larger private water main projects.
Call 01227 731794 to discuss your water main installation requirements.
Advantages of Water Main Installation
A Reliable Water Supply Built for the Future.
- Reliable New Pipework: A professionally installed water main provides modern, durable pipework designed to deliver a dependable water supply and reduce the risk of problems associated with ageing pipes.
- Minimal Disruption: Where suitable, impact moling allows new water mains to be installed underground with considerably less excavation, helping to protect driveways, gardens, paths and landscaped areas.
- Flexible Installation: New water mains can be planned around the requirements of individual homes, commercial premises and larger private sites, with pipe sizes and installation methods selected to suit each project.
Environmental Benefits of Water Main Installation
- Reduced Excavation & Waste: Where impact moling can be used, new water mains can be installed without excavating a continuous trench. This reduces the amount of soil and other material that needs to be removed, transported and replaced during the project.
- Less Impact on Surrounding Areas: Minimising excavation helps reduce disturbance to gardens, landscaped areas and established surfaces. With fewer areas requiring reinstatement afterwards, trenchless installation can provide a less intrusive alternative to conventional open-trench methods.
Why Choose Us?
We focus on doing the job properly – first time.
The benefits of working with us:
👍 Over 30 years experience in the industry
👍 Absolutely no call-out fees… whatsoever!
👍 Clear, honest advice with no upselling
👍 Fast response across Kent and the South East
👍 Clean and tidy workmanship
👍 Long lasting solutions, not just quick fixes
👍 Highly competitive rates vs the big franchises
Most importantly, we treat your property with respect and keep disruption to a minimum.
Reliable Water Main Installation Across Kent
Every water main installation requires careful planning, with factors such as pipe size, route, ground conditions and site access determining the most suitable approach. With over 30 years of experience, MSSE installs and renews underground water mains for residential, commercial and larger private sites across Kent and the South East.
As water board approved, fully qualified and highways approved contractors, our experienced team can manage every aspect of your water main installation, including excavation, impact moling, pipe laying and reinstatement. We install a wide range of pipe sizes and can undertake projects ranging from smaller private mains through to larger 75mm–225mm mains pipework.
For additional peace of mind, all water mains installed by MSSE are covered by a 10-year guarantee, providing confidence that your new installation has been completed to a professional standard.
FAQs
The most common water main installation questions… answered!
Can you install a new water main without digging a trench?
Yes. Where ground conditions and the proposed route are suitable, MSSE can use impact moling to install new water mains with minimal excavation. This can significantly reduce disruption to driveways, gardens, paths and other surfaces.
What size water mains can you install?
MSSE can install water mains in a wide range of sizes to suit different projects, including larger 75mm to 225mm mains pipework for commercial, development and multi-property applications.
Do you install water mains for both residential and commercial properties?
Yes. MSSE provides water main installation for residential and commercial customers, from individual properties through to larger premises, developments and sites requiring more substantial private water mains.
Are your new water main installations guaranteed?
Yes. All water mains installed by MSSE come with a 10-year guarantee. We are also water board approved, highways approved and WIAPS listed, giving customers additional confidence in the standard of our work.
Local Coverage
Our Kent Water Main Installation Service is Available 24/7 365
MSSE provides water main installation services for residential, commercial and larger private projects throughout Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex. From individual property supplies to more extensive underground water main installations, our experienced team can assess your requirements and recommend the most suitable approach.
Located in one of the towns or cities below? Contact us to discuss your water main installation project.
- Ashford
- Broadstairs
- Canterbury
- Chatham
- Dartford
- Deal
- Dover
- Faversham
- Folkestone
- Gillingham
- Gravesend
- Herne Bay
- Hythe
- Maidstone
- Margate
- Medway
- Minster
- New Romney
- Northfleet
- Orpington
- Ramsgate
- Rochester
- Sevenoaks
- Sheerness
- Sittingbourne
- Swanley
- Thanet
- Tonbridge
- Tunbridge Wells
- Whitstable
With no call-out fees and low rates, we’re the local water main installers you can trust.
We are Water Safe Registered Members
Got questions about our services or have an emergency job?
We're proud members of the Water Industry Approved Plumbers Scheme (WIAPS). Water Regs UK manages the scheme on behalf of UK water companies. It provides industry-approved certification to qualified professionals in the sector, including ground workers.
As WIAPS accredited contractors, we are authorised to get South East Water, Southern Water and Thames Water customers connected to the mains water network as necessary. Fully compliant with WaterSafe, you can be assured any water supply installation is carried out in accordance with Water Fittings Regulations. On completion, we issue certificates to confirm our work was carried out in compliance with current regulations.
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