Smart solutions for water management & connectivity
Through our range of innovative solutions and devices, Groundbreaker Systems helps developers, contractors and water companies cut waste, cut costs and meet environmental targets with ease.
Groundbreaker Systems brings 25 years of engineering expertise to the water industry. We design advanced, cost-effective solutions that make water management smarter, more sustainable, and easier for developers, contractors, and water companies.
Over 25 years of hands-on innovation in water and construction.
Sustainable, leak-free systems built to last 50+ years.
Fully certified to meet British and Water Industry Standards.
Smart design for easier installation, operation and utility reading.
Our products
Groundbreaker®
- The UK’s first above-ground, wall-mounted water service solution
- No need for buried boundary boxes
- Simplifies installation & improves access
- Smart meter-ready
INSUduct®
- Reliable protection for up to 2 32mm OD water pipes
- Safeguards from frost
- Engineered for quick replacement
- Provides year-round protection
SHalloduct™
- Developed for lead pipe replacement in shallow dig zones
- Allows water services to be installed at reduced depths
- Maintains insulation and compliance
INSUduct 63™
- Water management to new or existing properties.
- Resolve difficult water supply issues.
- Protect water services outside the thermal envelope of a building.
- 63mm diameter (or similar) pipe capacity
NRv2®
- A compact, cost-effective upgrade for backflow protection
- Designed to slot between the meter and manifold in existing boundary boxes
- No excavation, no disruption
NRv2 LoFlo®
- A smart, low-profile flow restrictor
- Designed to reduce water consumption by up to 12% without affecting pressure
- Offers whole-site protection
- Easy, non-disruptive installation
Inline LoFlo™
- For retrofit or in-network solutions
- Offers the same reliable flow restriction technology as our original LoFlo®
- Ideal for estate-wide rollouts or where wall-mounted access isn’t viable
SOLUTIONS
Scaling Water Efficiency for AMP8: LoFlo with Severn Trent Water
How Groundbreaker’s LoFlo is supporting Severn Trent Water’s AMP8 ambitions with a reliable, scalable solution designed for long-term efficiency...
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Replacing Over 100 Water Services With Minimal Disruption in Ashford
Climbing INSUduct Delivers Smart Water Service Replacement in Ashford, minimising Disruption in Multi-Floor Apartment Blocks.
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Smart Water Connections for Smarter Homes – Built for Modular, Made for Speed
Groundbreaker’s plug-and-play water management system is designed to meet the demands of modern modular construction - making connections smarter,...
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Retrofitting Smart Metering Solutions to Support Equitable Water Use
Groundbreaker’s retrofit water metering solution helps park home sites, estates, and NAVs stay compliant with water resale regulations. Using a...
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Smart Backflow Prevention Made Simple
When Anglian Water’s smart meter rollout uncovered unexpected backflow risks across their network, they needed a fast, effective retrofit solution....
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Tough Terrain, Smart Solution
When British Waterways (now Canal and River Trust) set out to build new welfare facilities for canal users near Meadow Lane Lock in Nottingham, they...
Read moreMeet our team
A group of water industry veterans and expert engineers, with decades of combined experience.
We’re united by a shared drive to innovate, challenge the status quo and bring about meaningful change in the water management sector, shaping a smarter, more sustainable future.
Steve Leigh
Founder & Chairman
Formerly Manager of Developer Services and Key Account Manager at Anglian Water...
Richard Leigh CEng
Managing Director
I was delighted to join Groundbreaker Systems full time in April 2024 as...
Dave Morris
Technical Adviser and Sales (South)
Before joining Groundbreaker Systems in 2002, I had previously worked for...
Accreditations
Water Industry Awards 2026 - Finalist
Both our Groundbreaker & NRv2 products are WRAS approved
Proud to be an affiliate member of Waterwise
Proud to be a Silver Plus affiliate member of Achilles UVDB
Proud to be a certified affiliate of KIWA
Proud to be a corporate sponsor for the East Anglian Air Ambulance
Proud to be a member of The Future Water Association
News
May 2026
Water Scarcity Could Slow the UK’s Housebuilding Plans – Unless We Build Smarter
The government's target of 1.5 million new homes this Parliament is ambitious. What's less widely discussed is the...
May 2026
What Makes Lead Pipe Replacement Projects Succeed?
The UK's lead pipe replacement programme is, in theory, one of the most straightforward public health...
May 2026
Lead Pipes in the UK: A Legacy Issue Still Affecting Health
Every time someone fills a kettle in a pre-1970s home, there's a chance - small but real - that the water passing...
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