Local Lead Pipe Replacement Experts
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Do You Have Lead Pipes in Your Home
Many older properties across Tyne and Wear, and throughout the North East, might still have lead pipework supplying their drinking water. While they were common years ago, we now understand the health risks associated with lead leaching into your water supply. Replacing old lead pipes is a crucial step for the health and safety of your household, ensuring clean, safe drinking water every day. It’s a long-term investment in your property and the well-being of everyone living there.
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Why Think About Replacing Lead Pipes Today
The main reason homeowners consider lead pipe replacement is for health and safety – removing the risk of lead contamination in their water. Beyond that, aging lead pipes are prone to leaks and bursts, especially under increased water pressure or during cold weather. Replacing them prevents disruptive and potentially costly leaks down the line, improving the reliability of your property's water supply system. It’s about tackling potential problems head-on before they become emergencies.
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How to Tell If Your Pipes Are Lead
It's not always immediately obvious if you have lead pipes, as they are often hidden underground or within walls. However, there are ways to find out. A common test involves gently scraping the pipe's surface (usually where it enters your property near the stopcock); lead is a soft, grey metal that scratches easily. Another indicator can be the age of your property – homes built before the 1970s are more likely to have them. The best way is often through a professional assessment or checking with your local water provider, but our experienced team can also help you identify your pipework.
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Alnwick
Amble
Annfield Plain
Ashington
Barnard Castle
Bedlington
Billingham
Bishop Auckland
Blaydon
Blyth
Chester-Le-Street
Consett
Corbridge
Cramlington
Crook
Darlington
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Gateshead
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Hartlepool
Hebburn
Hetton-Le-Hole
Hexham
Houghton-Le-Spring
Jarrow
Longbenton
Marske-By-The-Sea
Middlesbrough
Morpeth
Newbiggin-By-The-Sea
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newton Aycliffe
Peterlee
Ponteland
Prudhoe
Redcar
Rothbury
Ryton
Saltburn-By-The-Sea
Seaham
Sedgefield
Shildon
South Shields
Spennymoor
Stanhope
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Stockton-On-Tees
Sunderland
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Tow Law
Tynemouth
Wallsend
Washington
Whickham
Whitburn
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Our Process for Lead Pipe Replacement
Replacing lead pipes is a specialised service. At Uber Fix Emergency Plumbing, we approach each job methodically. First, we conduct a thorough survey to understand your existing pipework and the best route for the new service. We aim to minimise disruption, often using modern techniques like moling where possible, which avoids extensive trenching across your garden or driveway. Once the old pipe is disconnected, we install durable, compliant new pipework, connect it to the mains supply and your internal system, and then pressure test everything to ensure it's watertight and functioning perfectly before backfilling and making good.
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