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The water line that runs from the street to your home is your responsibility, not the city’s. This means if the pipe leaks, deteriorates, or bursts, it’s up to you to have the line repaired or replaced. Fortunately, advanced trenchless technologies often make it possible to install new water lines without digging up your yard.
Signs you Need Water Line Replacement
Hundreds of gallons of water flow into and out of your home every day. You may not think twice about this process until your water line starts having problems.
Some common signs of a damaged or broken water line include:
- Low water pressure: When you open the tap, a steady stream of water should flow out of the faucet. If the water pressure has suddenly decreased from every fixture in your home, a blockage or leak in the main water line could be to blame.
- Slow drains: Problems can also occur in wastewater lines. While a single slow drain likely indicates a local clog, poor drainage throughout the house could point to a problem with the main water line.
- Whistling or banging in the pipes: Some plumbing noises are innocent, but others might warn you of an underlying issue. It never hurts to have your plumbing inspected if you’re not sure of the cause.
- Water pooling on your property or flooding your home: Broken water lines can lead to extensive flooding and thousands of dollars in restoration work. Don’t let it get to this point! Heed these warning signs and call a plumber to visit your home before a damaged water pipe floods your home.
Causes of Broken Water Lines
A leaky water line can often be repaired, but a completely broken one may require a total replacement.
- Tree root intrusion: Roots have spider web-like tendrils that can sneak into hairline cracks of a water line. Over the years, the roots grow further and further into the pipe and separate the joints, causing blockages and leaks. This common water line problem can also lead to damaging sewage backups.
- Corrosion: Older pipes may burst if they become overly corroded. Homes built before 1970 with plumbing made of outdated materials are most likely to face this problem.
- Collapsed water line: Shifting soil caused by construction near your home is a common reason for the main water line to break. Communicating with workers about where your water and sewer lines are located can help prevent heavy machinery from rolling over buried pipes.
Schedule Water Line Installation in Orange County
Water line services should only be carried out by a professional. At Bill Metzger Plumbing, we send experienced, licensed, and insured plumbers to handle your water line problem. Our team is capable of accessing water lines buried 10 feet underground, and we have experience working on pipes up to 12 inches in diameter.
We begin with a video inspection to locate and diagnose the extent of the damage. Then, we determine if a repair will do the job, or if you’ll need a whole new water line installed. In many cases, a trenchless installation is possible, saving you time, money, hassle, and frustration compared to older open trench methods.
Call our Orange County plumbing experts today to learn more about our water line inspection and trenchless installation services.
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