WATER SERVICE REPAIR & REPLACEMENT

How Do I Know if I Need Water Service Repairs?

Your water service is the pipe in the ground that carries water from the public main in the street into your home where it is delivered to everywhere water is used in your home. This pipe is typically 3-4 feet deep in the ground and may need some attention as it ages.

If your home was built before the 1970’s, the water service line may be made of galvanized iron pipe. This piping is susceptible with age to rusting and deterioration that may result in a clogged pipe that decreases water pressure or even a leak. If your home is younger than this, the water service is likely made of a superior material such as polyethylene or even copper. Even water services made of the best materials may eventually have problems with leaks caused by any combination of chemicals or acidity in the ground, shifting ground, or improper installation.

A leaking water service can most often be diagnosed by water pooling up and running from your yard. In some cases, the leak can also start presenting as a leak through the foundation pouring water into your basement or crawl-space. A water service left to leak is not only driving up your water bill, but can also introduce contaminants into the water in your home and can also cause damage to your yard or even to your home’s foundation or basement.

Delaware Plumbing Professionals Makes Correcting Water Service Leaks Painless for You

Delaware Plumbing Professionals’ skilled technicians can quickly and accurately assess your water service leak and provide professional options to rectify the problem. In many cases, trenchless technology can be used to your advantage. This technology will spare some of the cost, limit the damage to your yard by limiting the amount and size of the holes dug, and provide one continuous water line from the public supply to your home.