One of the most important parts of your home’s plumbing is your main water line, and it brings fresh water from your supply to your home. This could be from a well or from the city’s supply, and you want to know the average cost for water line replacement and installation if something were to go wrong and you needed it fixed quickly. It’s underground, and it’ll last roughly 50 years before you have to worry about water line replacement as long as you install it properly.
If it fails, you’ll end up with higher water bills and a drop in your water pressure. Unfortunately, there are several cost factors that will impact your water line replacement, including the pipe material, pipe diameter, and how far it has to travel.
Many times, the main water line has feeder lines that go to your home, and this is a private water service line. You’re not responsible for water line replacement if it’s the main one your city or municipality maintains. Instead, you’re responsible for the feeder lines. Your water line replacement costs typically start around $1,500 and go up to $3,000 on the high end. On average, you’ll pay $2,300. These price estimates are for a trenchless, short installation using PVC piping.
Per linear foot, you’ll spend between $50.00 and $250 per linear foot. The accessibility, depth, length, and material will all factor into your water line replacement cost. You’ll also need permits from the city, and your location will determine the price. Since this is a wide price range, we’re going to outline the biggest factors that you want to consider for this project to ensure you get a solid estimate so you can budget for this project.
Signs It’s Time for Water Line Replacement
There are signs that can indicate that it’s time for a water line replacement or repair. The first sign is a water bill that goes up very quickly. This signals that your water line is taking in more water that you’re using or that it sprung a leak. A sudden drop in water pressure is another common sign. A serious leak can also cause a water pressure drop because it means that the water isn’t reaching your home’s outlets like it did before.
Flooding in your yard where you need a sump pump to clear it out can indicate leaking or breakage. You could also have discolored water in your faucets and outlets. All of these issues could simply mean you need a repair, but it’s best to work them out as quickly as possible to negate the damage.
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