Water testing for lead is essential for any property owner who wants to ensure their drinking water is free of lead. Lead contamination can enter your water supply through your service pipe, hidden internal lead pipes, lead solder or old taps and fittings or corroded iron pipes
Even small amounts of lead exposure can be harmful, especially for children, pregnant women, and unborn babies, leading to behavioural problems, kidney damage, and other long-term health effects.
Our lead testing services help you protect your own home, rental properties, schools, nurseries, healthcare settings, and businesses. If you’re concerned about lead in drinking water, deteriorating pipework, or contaminants entering your kitchen tap, we provide fast, accurate analysis and clear next steps to reduce lead exposure.
Lead contamination is silent — you can’t see it, taste it, or smell it. It typically enters tap water through old lead service lines, deteriorating plumbing inside older houses, or connections between the communication pipe and private supply pipe. Many older UK homes still have pipe leading from the external stop tap to the internal plumbing that may include lead materials.
Even small amounts of lead in water can carry serious health risks. Lead particles can accumulate in the body, especially in children, leading to harmful health effects, including cognitive impairment and behavioural issues. Adults may experience high blood pressure, cardiovascular complications, and kidney damage.
If your property was built before 1970, there is a higher risk that lead pipework was used internally, externally, or as part of the original service connection. These pipes often have a dull grey colour, are softer than copper or steel, and may still be hidden beneath floors, within walls, or between the boundary and the property.
Because lead can leach into water during periods of stagnation, older pipework may result in elevated lead levels without any visible warning signs. Identifying whether lead materials are present allows you to take informed action to reduce exposure and keep your drinking water safe.
As a WaterSafe‑aligned, Approved Contractor, we operate within the framework of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. This allows us to carry out compliant work on drinking water systems and provide recognised certification of work completed. In many cases, this removes the need for separate water company inspection and provides a clear audit trail for property owners
Where elevated lead levels are identified, we don’t just report the issue — we define responsibility between the water supplier and the property owner, advise on compliance under Sections 73–75 of the Water Industry Act 1991, and provide a direct route to resolution. This ensures your property is protected both technically and legally.
We are always happy to provide advice and a free estimate without obligation
Take advantage of our limited-time offer and save 10% on all lead pipe replacement works.
This discount applies to full supply-pipe renewals carried out by our approved moling specialists.
Not sure whether your property has lead pipes or elevated lead levels in your water? We offer a free lead content test to help you assess your risk before committing to replacement works.
We offer two effective water testing options, each designed to help detect lead in water quickly and accurately.
Provides instant results in under 30 seconds, allowing you to understand your drinking water lead levels immediately without waiting for lab processing.
Using either a photometer test kit or laboratory analysis, we follow industry-standard procedures to ensure reliability.
We collect 250ml water samples from key points within your system to understand where lead may be entering the supply:
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Testing is the first step — we also provide a clear route to full resolution.
If your results show lead levels above recommended limits, we offer a comprehensive plan to reduce lead levels and eliminate contamination at its source.
We help ensure your insurer has the documentation needed to approve your claim and prevent delays
Lead testing is especially important if:
If you are unsure whether your water contains lead, our simple instructions and expert assessment help you identify risks quickly.
From first enquiry to clear results, expert guidance, and a structured action plan — fast, straightforward, and focused on identifying risk, defining responsibility, and delivering the right solution for your property
Contact us to arrange a test and site survey.
Lead testing is often just the starting point of a wider water safety plan. Once you understand your current lead levels, you can take targeted action to safeguard your supply.
We adopt a best practice approach to the work we carry out and ensure compliance with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999
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