When your home’s main water line fails, you need experienced professionals who can restore your water supply quickly and efficiently. At McCandless Plumbing & Excavation, we specialize in water main replacement, service line replacement, and complete water supply replacement using both traditional excavation and modern trenchless methods.
Our team handles everything from initial assessment to final water service restoration, working closely with utility companies and city inspectors to ensure your new main water pipe replacement meets all local codes and standards.
Several factors indicate it’s time for a complete water connection replacement rather than simple repairs:
Age of Your System: Most main water lines last 50-70 years. If your home was built before 1970 and still has original piping, replacement is likely more cost-effective than ongoing repairs.
Frequent Breaks: Multiple repair calls within a short period often signal that your entire service line needs replacement. This is especially true for older galvanized steel or cast iron pipes.
Water Quality Issues: Persistent rusty water, metallic taste, or sediment in your water supply often indicates severe pipe deterioration that requires complete replacement.
Low Water Pressure: When water pressure problems persist throughout your home despite repairs, the main line may be too damaged or undersized for your current needs.
Our excavation work uses professional backhoes and trenching machines to access your main water line. This method works well when complete utility coordination is needed or when upgrading to larger pipe sizes.
We offer advanced trenchless replacement methods that minimize disruption to your property:
Pipe Bursting Technology: This method breaks apart the old pipe while simultaneously pulling in new piping, eliminating most excavation work.
Horizontal Directional Drilling: Perfect for crossing driveways, sidewalks, or landscaped areas without damage.
Both methods significantly reduce the need for extensive landscape restoration and pavement repair after completion.
Our systematic approach ensures your water service replacement goes smoothly from start to finish:
Initial Assessment: We evaluate your current system, test water quality, and determine the best replacement method for your situation.
Permit Coordination: We handle all permits needed for main water line replacement and coordinate with utility companies to ensure proper shutoffs and connections.
Professional Installation: Using excavation equipment and pipe fusion equipment, we install your new main line with precision and care.
Testing and Restoration: After installation, we work with water quality testing labs to verify your new system and complete any necessary landscape restoration or pavement repair.
Main water line replacement is just one aspect of our complete water services solutions – we also handle water line repairs, water heater installations, and all other residential water system needs to keep your home’s water infrastructure functioning reliably.
Watch for these warning signs that indicate your main water line needs complete replacement:
Consistent Water Discoloration: Brown, yellow, or rusty water that doesn’t clear up after running taps for several minutes.
Unexplained Water Bill Increases: Sudden spikes in usage often indicate hidden leaks in your main line.
Soggy Yard Areas: Wet spots or unusually green patches in your lawn, especially near the street connection.
Multiple Repair Calls: If you’ve had your main line repaired multiple times in recent years, replacement is usually more economical.
Neighbor Replacements: If homes in your neighborhood built around the same time are replacing their main lines, yours likely needs attention too.
Don’t wait for a complete water system failure. Our experienced team provides comprehensive main water line replacement services with minimal disruption to your daily routine. We use professional excavation equipment, coordinate with all necessary parties, and ensure your new water service meets all current standards.
Call us today at +17164032478 for a free assessment of your main water line replacement needs.
While main water line replacement addresses the primary service connection, you may also need residential water line repair services for secondary lines and connections throughout your property.
After completing main water line replacement, improved water pressure and flow make it an ideal time to upgrade to professional water heater installation that can fully utilize your enhanced water delivery system.
New main water lines provide the consistent water pressure and flow rate required for optimal tankless water heater performance and installation, making this the perfect time to upgrade your hot water system.
Working with experienced contractors ensures your sewer and water line replacement meets all current standards. We coordinate with water quality testing labs to verify your new system provides clean, safe water at proper pressure levels.
Our team handles all aspects of utility coordination, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily routine while maintaining compliance with local regulations.
We use only the highest quality materials and latest installation techniques:
Durable Pipe Materials: Modern pipes resist corrosion and last 50+ years with proper installation.
Advanced Fusion Technology: Our pipe fusion equipment creates seamless, leak-proof connections.
Professional Equipment: Specialized excavation equipment and trenching machines ensure precise, safe installation.
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