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The amount of time it will take to replace a main water line depends on the size and complexity of the repair. A small and simple water main can be repaired in as little as six to eight hours, whereas larger and more complicated replacements can take several days to a week to complete. If you need to replace your main water line, have Mission Plumbing, Heating & Cooling plumbers assess your water line and give you a concrete project timeline.
To be certain that your main water line is broken, you will need to have a professional plumbing expert from Mission Plumbing, Heating & Cooling to assess your water main. Indications that your water line may be broken are increasing water bills, low water pressure, and soft spots in your lawn. If you notice any of these issues, call us right away.
While it is possible to replace your own main water line if you still have old galvanized steel pipes, it is highly recommended to have a certified plumber from Mission Plumbing, Heating & Cooling handle the job. Replacing a main water line is a very complex process that could potentially affect your entire neighborhood if done incorrectly. Our certified plumbers have the knowledge, experience, and expertise needed to replace water lines correctly and safely.
The most commonly used type of pipe for a water main is Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC). Benefits of PVC piping material are that it’s inexpensive, lightweight, durable, corrosion resistant, and nonreactive with most chemicals.
PVC water main line pipes can last as long as 100 years! PVC pipes are highly resilient towards freezing conditions and meet the majority of pipe requirements. While water main line pipes can last as long as 100 years, the average water main starts failing around 50 years.
In order to determine what size your water line should be, you will need a professional plumber from Mission Plumbing, Heating & Cooling to properly size and calculate. Water main lines tend to be complex plumbing systems and our plumbing experts have the tools, skills, and experience that most homeowners do not have access to.
There are many factors that go into a water main line replacement, such as age and condition for example. But, the most common signs and symptoms that your water main needs a replacement are:
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