Moling and gas/electric.

[Ozohaye]

Hi all.

Need my old lead water mains replaced and hoping we can go with the moling option. What should I be looking/asking for from anyone doing the job, any insurances, certifications, qualifications etc. I should be making sure they have before carrying out work? First time I've had a big job done like this.

I'm in Belfast, Northern Ireland if anyone has any company recommendations.

 

[cross thread]

Definitely insurance incase they hit drainage,gas,electric.

 

[Ozohaye]

Just trying to prepare if moling isn't an option and we need to dig trenches through the house...

Planning to replace my water mains and hoping we can mole to limit damage inside, problem is where they would need to mole would cross my gas pipes and electric supply coming in from the street I think. Does this make moling a no go?

 

[blup]

Find a firm with a genuine web presence and evidence of doing bigger jobs in the public/private sector. Decide what size pipe you want, a larger bore gives better flow, but may not automatically justify the extra cost.