Conditions we investigate
leaks, pressure loss, corrosion, lead service material and freeze damage. Symptoms at the surface can share several underground causes, so the diagnosis comes first.
Lead Water Service Line Replacement
Lead Water Service Line Replacement starts with evidence. We assess the line, locate the problem and match the method to the site. That may mean a no-dig repair, a new bore, precise excavation or a conventional trench—always with the goal of delivering a reliable, safe water service with restored pressure.
JOB TYPE / 013What the scope covers
Diagnose. Select. Verify.
Good underground work is a chain of decisions. Each step should reduce uncertainty before the next irreversible action.
Methods we consider
service tracing, material and depth verification, replacement with code-compliant pipe. The final scope reflects access, depth, connections and the remaining structure of the existing line.
The target outcome
The finished objective is a reliable, safe water service with restored pressure. Testing and records close the loop before the project is signed off.
Field sequence / 04 stages
From symptom to sign-off.
Map the problem
We review symptoms, access and utility records, then locate the affected route before disturbing the site.
Inspect below grade
The crew verifies pipe material, depth and condition, looking for leaks, pressure loss, corrosion, lead service material and freeze damage.
Choose the method
You receive a plain-language comparison of repair options, site impact, timeline and what each option solves.
Build and verify
We complete service tracing, material and depth verification, replacement with code-compliant pipe, then test flow or pressure and document the finished work.
Method selection
Trenchless where it works. Excavation where it matters.
Surface preservation is important, but the long-term performance of the line comes first. We look at the full route, transitions, grade and access points before recommending a no-dig method.
- Pipe liningBuilds a new structural lining within a suitable host pipe.
- Pipe burstingBreaks out the old line while drawing a new pipe through the route.
- Targeted excavationProvides direct access for failed sections, bellies and complex connections.
Technical questions
Before work starts.
Answers to the questions property owners and project teams ask most often.
Can this work be completed without digging a full trench?+
Often, yes. CIPP lining, pipe bursting and directional drilling can reduce surface disruption. A camera inspection and access review determine whether a trenchless method is structurally appropriate.
How do you decide between lining, bursting and excavation?+
We compare pipe condition, diameter, depth, grade, access and nearby utilities. Lining can rehabilitate a stable host pipe, bursting replaces the line, and excavation remains the right choice for some collapses, severe bellies or connection work.
What is included after the repair?+
The line is tested and the result is documented. Depending on the work, that may include a post-repair camera recording, pressure test, site photos and restoration details.
What problems can your crew diagnose?+
Typical findings include leaks, pressure loss, corrosion, lead service material and freeze damage. We show you the evidence and explain which findings need immediate work and which can be monitored.