On Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:09:31 +0100, Doctor Drivel wrote
(in article ews.net):


"Andy Hall" wrote in message
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On Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:45:00 +0100, Doctor Drivel wrote
(in article ews.net):

If the mains are poor it is well worth getting
it replaced to a larger bore.
Once done it is done for ever.

However, check the cost. I was
quoted £3k

3K to replace a mains pipe? Sounds too steep.

That was the price from several suppliers because of complex routing and
reinstatement.

Main replacemnet is nver this
expesnive, unless you are up a 300 yard drive.

I am afraid it is.


You do all the work yourself
(digging). and leave the pipe above ground and they come and connect.



I don't do heavy digging.

However, even on a DIY basis, this would take a lot of time, as would the
reinstatement.

Whichever way you look at it, the time, the inconvenience and the cost are
considerable items and not something that can be disregarded.