Water Line Replacement In Windsor, Ontario

Signs It Is Time For Water Line Replacement

A water service that is wearing out gives warnings. Low water pressure through the whole house, a wet spot in the front yard that never dries, rusty water and pipes that freeze in a cold snap are all common signs. A leak under the lawn can also show up as a jump in your water bill.

In Windsor the homeowner is responsible for the water service from the house to the water stop at the property line. Past that point, the line belongs to the water utility.

Lead And Galvanized Pipe In Older Windsor Homes

Some older Windsor homes still have lead or galvanized steel water service pipe on the private side. Galvanized pipe rusts from the inside until little water gets through, and lead pipe is a health concern. A new line takes that old pipe out for good.

If you are not sure what your pipe is made of, look where the water line comes through the basement wall near the meter. Grey, soft metal that shines when scratched is often lead. Send us a photo and we can tell you more.

How Deep The New Water Line Goes

A water line must be deep enough to stay below frost all winter. We dig the trench to that depth, lay the new pipe on sand or fine stone, and backfill in layers. Where a tree, a driveway or a walkway sits in the way, we can plan the route around it or under it.

The trench is narrow, and the soil goes back in the same day where possible. The plumbing connections inside the house are made by your plumber, and we coordinate the timing with them.

Water Line Replacement Pricing

A short water line replacement from the house to the property line often costs $800 to $3,150. Long runs, deep trenches and driveways or trees in the path raise the price. Our written quote shows the length, the depth and what is restored afterward.