Moling Water Main

[MortarThePoint]

Our new build is about 77m from the roadside where there is an existing water connection to the house behind which we are building. We currently own that house too. We'll want the mains pipe to enter a further about 15-20m run away. The boundary to the front house is about 45m from the road. We'd like to avoid any pits in the garden of the front house. Is it possible to mole 45m or even 77m in one go?

 

Based on this link it doesn't sound too expensive if it is possible. That was £950 [2018] for 30m with 4 inspection holes. The process seems quick, so even 77m should be OK in day ?? Below is a useful video. Seems to be straightforward to steer the mole as it goes. Also, judging by the number of rod sections on the dolly it looks like it should be able to go a long way.

 

 

[Big Jimbo]

I have One done about 20 meters. Had to be dug out 4 times over that distance. You might be lucky.

[MortarThePoint]

Just now, Big Jimbo said:

I have One done about 20 meters. Had to be dug out 4 times over that distance. You might be lucky.

I guess it can depend on soil conditions. It's quite easy clay here.

 

Tree roots?

[Big Jimbo]

Yep, tree roots, old coal bunkers. shed and greenhouse footings.

[MortarThePoint]

1 hour ago, Big Jimbo said:

Yep, tree roots, old coal bunkers. shed and greenhouse footings.

 

Unlucky, but I guess you don't know until you get started 

[Mike]

5 hours ago, MortarThePoint said:

I guess it can depend on soil conditions.

Yes - had this a a couple of years ago. The first metre was too solid and had to be dug by hand - after that it went well.

[MortarThePoint]

13 minutes ago, Mike said:

Yes - had this a a couple of years ago. The first metre was too solid and had to be dug by hand - after that it went well.

 

Cool.

 

Is my price expectation reasonable at about £1,500 for 77m?

[Mike]

2 hours ago, MortarThePoint said:

 

Is my price expectation reasonable at about £1,500 for 77m?

It sounds OK to me.